As I mentioned in Do You Need a Guidebook to Travel? we get all of our travel info from the Internet. Below are the top five travel resources I’ve used, that you might not have even heard of!. Hopefully you’ll find something new for planning your next trip. 1. WikiTravel I am shocked if more […]
Do You Need a Guidebook to Travel?
“It’s in the Lonely Planet.” That shining achievement, glittering recommendation, unquestionable status. It’s the book that tells you what to do and it seems like everyone has one. We did, back in college when we studied abroad in the Netherlands. We had a Netherlands guide and Europe on a Shoestring. I wouldn’t let Caroline tear […]
Welcome to Buenos Aires, Watch Your Pockets
It had to happen sooner or later. For over 7 months, whenever I’m riding public transportation in a foreign country I’m “aware of my surroundings.” I can’t even count the number of buses, trains, planes, boats, canoes, tuk-tuks I’ve been on and all the while have been vigilant, bordering paranoia. Someone is going to try […]
RTW Budget Update: Laos
We stayed 17 days in Laos and budgeted $40 per day for two people, which we came close to – ending at $41.03 per day. However, we were stuck in Don Khon for 4 days without access to an ATM, which meant a few days of spending only $20, which brought our average down. In general, Laos is […]
RTW Budget Update: Cambodia
We only stayed 9 days in Cambodia and budgeted $52 per day for two people. We were spot on with an average of $53.51 per day. Our trip took us on the normal tourist track with a few days in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. A trip with more in-country transportation would definitely have an increased average. Exchange rate: […]
How to Downsize Your Life to Fit in a Backpack
Take a quick look around your home. Take a mental note of how often you use the rice cooker or George Foreman grill you have stuffed in the back of your kitchen. With every promotion or move, if you are like me, you have bought items to fit into the new space or decorate differently. You […]
Sunday Morning Coffee: A Busy Week
After four months of travel in Asia, we spent the last week getting a whole lot done before we leave for our next continent. First on the agenda was to add pages to Caroline’s passport. According to the US State Dept, Namibia could use up to 6 full pages of your passport. I can’t imagine […]
Sunday Morning Coffee: Bangkok Edition
Our trip to Vietnam came to an unceremonious end yesterday (late shuttles, cockroaches, and overcharges for carry-on baggage) and we are back in Bangkok for three weeks before we leave for South Africa! We have great internet at Lub d allowing us to do lots of planning and preparing before we jump into a 4×4 and drive […]
Guest Post on yTravel Blog
Caroline wrote a great guest post about How to Travel Like a Child with the stunning pictures we have of children from Southeast Asia. I want my eyes to forever be open and willing to learn. I hope my life experiences and opinions take a backseat to my curiosity. I crave my compassion will always […]
Sunday Morning Coffee: Hanoi Edition
Welcome to our inaugural weekly update! Each Sunday, we’ll write a quick update on what happened in the past week along with some of our favorite posts from around the travel blogosphere. So grab a cup of sugary, yet strong Vietnamese coffee (or your favorite Sunday morning beverage) and read on! We’ve been spending the […]