The Wandering Earl

Aviator:

Derek Baron

Where did you last travel?

I've been traveling non-stop for 19 years. Spain is now my base, right now I'm in Morocco and I'll be in India in less than a month.

Highlights and/or must see locations:

Dragon Blood Trees, Socorta 

Iguaza Falls, Argentina.

My favorite places around the world have been Socotra Island, Seychelles, Romania, Argentina and Kyrgyzstan.

Tips and tricks for fellow travelers:

When you arrive at the airport in a new country, take a seat at a cafe for 15 minutes. Have a coffee, look around and unwind from the flight. This helps us get our bearings before we head off into town and helps us avoid making potentially costly mistakes such as getting ripped off. Then, when you're out exploring and you come upon an area that is completely full of tourists, find a random, quieter street and start walking away from the crowds. Walk 5 minutes in the opposite direction and whatever you find will most likely lead to a more rewarding, local experience.

Food/drink recommendations:

Oyster omelettes at the night markets in Taipei, tlayudas in Oaxaca, the Old Man and the Sea restaurant in Tel Aviv and Orivy Local Food eatery in Hoi An.

Shilin Night Market, the king of night markets in Taipei

Which Aviator products did you wear and were they helpful?

Two pairs of jeans (blue and black) and an air dry merino wool travel tee! And yes, they are my go to jeans, ideal for every situation I find myself in - from city exploring to a nice dinner to hanging out in a park to flying for 10 hours to a new continent!

Anything else you’d like to share:

I blog about my life of non-stop travel at: https://www.wanderingearl.com

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