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Early Roads (1979–1985)
Origins in Brooklyn
Backpacking across Europe at a young age, experiencing the end of the Hippie Trail
How travel impacted him at an early age
Benefits of travel in your hometown/country
Traveled extensively across the United States: hitchhiking, backpacking, freight train travel
What he learned about Americans and American culture
Mexico and Central America (1985–1988)
Hitchhiked from Washington State to Nicaragua
Political activism
Advice for travelers who want to explore cross-country and stay safe
Asia (1990–1996)
Inception of the Banana Pancake Trail
SE Asia influenced by the Hippie Trail
Early ’90s travel experiences in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
Should travelers still consider teaching English? If so, what should their mentality be?
How India impacts a traveler and tests you
South Korean culture in the ’90s
Adapting to Vietnamese culture, starting a family
Reflections and Advice
Regrets on drug use while traveling
Why travel provides a lack of accountability
Finding or creating the next trails
Advice for future travelers
Avoid the tourist route
