travel
![](https://brokeassstuart.com/sf/files/2019/12/joshua-earle-Dn3ATeXQEQ4-unsplash-scaled-360x240.jpg)
7 Reasons to Take Your Beach Vacation in Winter
Every summer, people look forward to going on vacation. The hot weather makes it fun to get outside and splash around in a new place. River kayaking and swimming around waterfalls are fun, but going to the beach is one of the most popular ways to vacation. During the winter,
![](https://brokeassstuart.com/sf/files/2019/09/nudist-360x240.png)
Cap d’Agde- The World’s Completely Naked City
by Kate Brunotts Nudists, rejoice! Cap d’Agde, oftentimes coined “the naked city”, is more than welcoming of tourists – In fact, they rely on it. The naturist community builds a great deal of their infrastructure from tourism, and it is such a part of everyday life that many of the
![](https://brokeassstuart.com/sf/files/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-20-at-11.59.30-AM-360x240.png)
8 Things All Travelers Should Do When Checking Into a Hotel Room
Kicking your shoes off and settling down in a comfortable bed is one of the best parts of traveling. Before you start sawing logs, though, do a sweep around your room. Housekeepers do their best at maintaining dozens of rooms a day, but sometimes certain areas slip by inspection. An
![](https://brokeassstuart.com/sf/files/2018/05/Optimized-Giant-Poker-Chips-Reno-360x240.jpg)
Why Reno is a Great Escape
Oh Reno, how I love you. I want to pet your seedy underbelly. Let your vintage neon signs light up my face. Eat your $10 prime rib at midnight. Wonder about the sordid history of the carpet in your casinos. Watch your river flow by and let my mind wander.
![](https://brokeassstuart.com/sf/files/2018/04/2016-11-13-11.18.24-1-360x240.jpg)
Why Disillusioned Techies Travel to Asia to ‘Find Themselves’
By Jillian Robertson For any working professional, the allure of running away to an exotic locale is an ever-present feeling. Whether it’s to put aside the daily grind to sip Mai Tais on a beach, or to start over by making a living as a surf instructor or an ‘instagram
![](https://brokeassstuart.com/sf/files/2018/02/kidnapped-peru-Saramuro-villagers-360x240.jpg)
I was Kidnapped and Held For Ransom in Peru, Part 2
GUEST POST BY ROBERT LOUTHAN. Read Part 1 right here We left off watching Looney Tunes, which would have been a brilliant closer, except that’s not where the story ended. That same night, the villagers got together and agreed to advance their protest to the next level. I woke the
![](https://brokeassstuart.com/sf/files/2018/02/the-river-360x240.jpg)
I was Kidnapped and Held for Ransom in Peru, Part 1
Guest Post by Robert Louthan. All photos by the author. Ecuador proved to be a very special country. The beautiful landscapes and friendly culture made it a hard place to walk away from, which is why I may have overstayed my three-month visa by just a little bit. I did