The Fernweh-farer: Why Our Travel Self is Our Best Self
The self-help industry is growing rapidly, but the guidance and options available are often more confusing than helpful. In reality, the bes
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John Jordan
May 2, 20208 min read
The Fernweh-forager: Best Khao Soi Spots in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is known as the best place to try khao soi - a signature noodle curry dish. Find out where the best khao soi in the city resides.
John Jordan
Apr 19, 202011 min read
So, What Might Travel Look Like After This?
Live in the now but also look forward. Each of us are spending some portion of our days right now…imagining. Some thoughts are...
John Jordan
Apr 14, 202015 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Madrid Redux (Second Chances in a First Class City)
Five years ago, a rushed visit to Madrid left me unsatisfied. Now I've returned to discover what I missed. Come along as I explore Madrid.
John Jordan
Mar 28, 20209 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Productively Homebound - Coping & Creating
All of us our challenged by the limitations of staying home due to COVID-19. Some strategies working for me to stay creative and positive.
John Jordan
Feb 23, 202015 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Waffling, Wandering and Staying Awhile in Brussels
Brussels rarely makes the lists of must-visit places for travelers to Europe. However, it should! Come along as I share why you should go!
John Jordan
Jan 5, 20209 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Prague, Up All Night
Prague has surged in popularity in recent years, and I wanted to discover why. What I found was a Gothic masterpiece waiting to be explored
John Jordan
Nov 10, 20198 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Table for One
What real-world experience could approach a level of apprehension that rivals toeing the edge of a cliffside overlook for the acrophobic...
John Jordan
Oct 26, 20197 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Escape from Ljubljana
Along with a handful of other Eastern European countries, Slovenia is in the midst of discovery. Find out why you should give in as well!
John Jordan
May 17, 20199 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Memories of Kraków
A few housekeeping items to open, they spell it Kraków. Not Cracow or Krakow, but Kraków. Respect that acute accent. Second,...
John Jordan
May 9, 20197 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Relics, Recovery and Rover in Athens
So, it chased me down a steep ridge at 5am in the pitch black dark. I am virtually positive it was a dog. It rose above my waist on all...
John Jordan
Apr 26, 20197 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Nobody Puts Budapest in the Corner
In the weeks leading up to my arrival in Budapest, I did some of my chosen research that precedes setting foot in an unfamiliar place....
John Jordan
Apr 17, 20196 min read
The Fernweh-farer: In Sicily, It's All About the Family
Palermo is a tough city and has a turbulent history that lives in the not so distant past. It is also an impossibly romantic location. I...
John Jordan
Apr 10, 20197 min read
The Fernweh-farer: The "Other" Georgia is Real
Every traveler seeks authenticity. To discover relatively untouched locales and to establish new encounters. In a constantly connected...
John Jordan
Mar 30, 20199 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Unlikely Japan
I will be the first to admit, I arrived in Tokyo with less consideration than the place deserved. That became evident just a few hours...
John Jordan
Mar 26, 20199 min read
The Fernweh-farer: When Creativity Threatens to Go Cold
This time last year, I was on the final legs of a creative trip that would take me around the globe over the course of roughly six...
John Jordan
Mar 17, 20198 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Following the Path in Vietnam
“Fellow travelers, this is what you want. This is what you need. This is the path to true happiness and wisdom.” - Anthony Bourdain,...
John Jordan
Mar 6, 20199 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Nine Nights in Bangkok
Bangkok hums. A reverberating drumbeat snakes down every alleyway and builds to a crescendo as one steps through the cross-cut...
John Jordan
Feb 20, 201910 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Man versus Man-made
Few terms in the travel industry spark as much debate and hand-wringing as overtoursim, particularly the last few years. For viable...
John Jordan
Feb 5, 20194 min read
The Fernweh-farer: Rituals and Rod
“The human soul can always use a new tradition. Sometimes we require them.” Pat Conroy, The Lords of Discipline I have a confession. A...
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