Flickr Photo Credit: Just Us 3 Looking for the ultimate travel vest? Believe it or not, you may want to check the sporting goods department.
Travel Tip: The Headscarf Saves the Day
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Obo-bobolina Lots of you have let me know how you use your trusty sarong for as many things as I do. However, carrying a head scarf in certain areas of the world can be equally as versatile.
Travel Tip: The Flexibility of the Flexible Cutting Board
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Sir Mildred Pierce I recently read an article on how to always be prepared for a picnic on the road. I nearly ignored the piece, but then thought better of it.
Travel Tip: Dryer Sheet Aroma Therapy
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Ingorr Those of you who have been forced to carry dirty or damp laundry in a small pack for a few days know first hand just how disgusting it can start to smell. A really interesting tip I heard recently?
Travel Tip: The Rubber Door Wedge
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Photo Credit: Amazon.Com These things are small, cheap and take up very little room in your luggage.
Travel Tip: Snagging the Hotel’s Business Card
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Marcin Wichary While it’s nice to have the contact information for a future visit or online travel review, this tip is more about making things more convenient for you in the developing world.
Travel Tip: Negotiating Security “Securely”
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Rightee David and I sort of naturally fell into this as a pattern of travel behavior, but it is worth making it part of your mental “check list” when traveling with a partner.
Travel Tip: Cross Packing
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Jo Simon We did not do this on our recent trip around the blue marble, but it’s a great idea I ran across recently, and would like to bear it in mind for another excursion.
How to Be a Road Warrior: Some Cool Products
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Jon Rawlinson I know I usually try to lean towards the extreme budget end of things, but I ran across a couple of items here that I am anxious to try out when budget and circumstances permit.
Budget Traveler’s Picnic Article
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Johan Larsson If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a while now, you know that David and I are big fans of the picnic option while on the road.
Carving Out the Cash: A Great Budget Travel Article
May 20, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: Lance and Erin Hi Guys! I found this link to a great budget travel article.
Carving Out the Cash: Traveling by Ocean Freighter
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Savannah Grandfather David and I have been discussing this option on and off for several years. While we are both still intrigued by the possibility, I have to say that personally, the jury’s still out on this one for me. Here’s why.
Carving Out the Cash: Make Your Own Backpacking Gear
May 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Mil8 OK. I admit it. I have let my sewing skills atrophy far too much to jump in and do this right away. However, if your skills are sharp, here’s an article with several sets of directions for various types of gear, as well as a list of books on the subject. [...]
Carving Out the Cash: How to Travel for Free
May 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Rick David and I have heard many success stories about this over the years, and are hoping to try it out soon. What are we referring to?
Tip for the Road: The Traveling Art Tube
May 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Photo Credit: Amazon.Com Want to come home with some fabulous souvenirs and some cash in your pocket? One thing we’ve found to be unique and affordable the world ’round is street art. If you select things that are created on paper (or create your own), you’ve also eliminated a ton of extra weight and aggravation [...]
Temple Rubbings
May 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Pipi Wild Head When we were planning our trip around the world, I couldn’t wait to see the temple rubbings available at Angkor Wat. That got me to thinking about the possibility of a novice like me actually attempting my own.
Restaurant Review: The Blue Fig in Amman, Jordan
May 19, 2007 By 2 Comments
Last night, we went out with some fellow expats to a very unique and hip restaurant in Amman . . . The Blue Fig.
Married to a Bedouin
May 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Photo Credit: Amazon.Com “Married to a Bedouin” by Marguerite van Geldermalsen is the fascinating story of the author’slife among the native Bedouin of Petra, Jordan.
Work from Anywhere with Online Schools
May 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Sridgway Hello, everyone. This is a follow up to the online teaching post of earlier. At the suggestion of a friend, I switched the search criteria to online schools rather than online teaching.
Maintaining Flexibility: The Online Teaching Arena
May 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Web Chicken Online teaching is an extremely flexible way to use your teaching credentials in support of your location-independent lifestyle. More opportunities are beginning to arise for those who don’t necessarily want to teach at the college level, making it a more accessible money-earning option. Here are several resources to begin to [...]
Teaching Around the World
May 18, 2007 By 1 Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Cambodia4kidsorg If you are comfortable in the classroom arena, and want to finance your world travel experience, international teaching may be for you.
Work Your Way Around the World
May 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Woodley Wonderworks For those of you on an extreme travel budget who want to stay on the road for an extended period of time, one issue makes its way to the top: money.
12 Cardinal Rules of Travel
May 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: Noah Bulgaria Over the years, we have gleaned some wisdom (sometimes the hard way), of what it takes to make a successful trek and sometimes avert disaster.
Our World Sabbatical; Facts, Feats, Highlights and Lowlights
May 16, 2007 By 1 Comment
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Whew! Our trip around the world involved over a year’s worth of planning, not the least of which was figuring out how we could disconnect from our normal lives. Any how, our recent house sit in Amman, Jordan has enabled us to compile a list of the best, worst, and the hilarious. Also, [...]
Restaurant Review: The Dead Fish Tower
May 15, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com No, I did not get the name wrong. Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, this open air loft-style Thai restaurant with the unique name has tons of rustic atmosphere, including an alligator farm pen on the way to the restrooms.
Restaurant Review: The River Balcony
May 15, 2007 By 1 Comment
This restaurant and bar in Battambang, Cambodia is established on the open air upper floor of an historic riverside home. It can be a bit tricky to find, as it’s a fair bit away from the center of town.
Restaurant Review: Wild Jordan Cafe in Amman, Jordan
May 15, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Done in concrete, glass and steel with a modern Zen decor, this place offers commanding city views and a diverse menu with huge portion sizes.
Women’s Travel Issues: The Ultimate Travel Bra
May 15, 2007 By 12 Comments
Flickr Photo Credit: How Can I Recycle This? When trying to whittle down my clothing for an extended backpacking trip, I found one of the most difficult items to select was a bra.
Travel Tip: Transitioning Out of a House Sitting Assignment
May 15, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: JayCoxFilm At the end of every house sit comes the time when the home owners return and you turn the structure, as well as any resident pets, back over to them. Here are some ideas for a smooth welcome home transition.
Visiting the Holy Land and Nearby Areas
May 15, 2007 By 1 Comment
Flickr Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Read all about our journey into the Holy Land.
The Jordan Leg
May 15, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com After about 5 weeks in East Asia, we arrived at Queen Alia airport in Amman, Jordan, via Bangkok. Our first thought upon stepping outside?
The Cambodia Leg
May 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Photo Credit: TrekHound From our little hotel in the Thai wine region, we had a short van ride to the local bus station / convenience store, a short wait in the flies with canned iced coffees, and a 2 hour ride in a mini bus to the next major bus station. From here, we were [...]
The Thailand Leg
May 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com David and I hopped out of the airport transport van in the middle of Kosan Road tourist mayhem much to the shock and befuddlement of the other Americans who hadn’t experienced the backpackers’ ghetto circus before. “You’re getting out here?”, said a woman who was clearly destined for the resort type of establishment.
California to Thailand: The Military Flight Experience
May 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Have a hankering to experience the benefit of military aircraft travel after you retire? Read all about our first experience with it here.
