The Jordan Leg

 
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

 
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 hustled […]

The Thailand Leg

 
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

 
Have a hankering to experience the benefit of military aircraft travel after you retire? Read all about our first experience with it here.

Pet Sitting and Travel Tip: The Kong Is King

 
Flickr Photo Credit: James Khoo
Having extra treats on hand is always helpful when pets are going through any sort of transition. So are special toys and things to “work” at while they are processing. The perfect combination? Pet kongs.

Pet Sitting Tip: Medication Administration Chart

 
Photo Credit: Lab GP & Sig Other
Does your furry friend have more meds than Carter has liver pills? Keep you and your pet sitter sane with a simple DIY med chart.

Pet Sitting Tip: Maintaining Family Contact

 
Flickr Photo Credit: Aussiegall
Want to look like a rock star to your new house and pet sitting clients? Maintaining family contact and sharing information goes a long way towards increasing everyone’s comfort factor. Read on for some ideas.

Carving Out the Cash: A New Middle East Airline Alternative

 
Flickr Photo Credit: BabaSteve
During the Middle East leg of our around the world trip, a friend and fellow traveler recommended a new regional budget airline.

Hotel Review: Hebron Youth Hostel - Jerusalem, Israel

 
Photo Credit: Astroguyz.Com
A dirt cheap option is Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter, this place offers open dorm beds for about 25 shekels each, with shared bathroom.

Travel Tip: The Israeli Passport Stamp

 
Flickr Photo Credit: LaNicoya
Unfortunately, certain political issues make it extremely difficult to enter particular Middle East countries with either an Israeli stamp in your passport, or an exit stamp from any location known to be a cross-over point into Israel from a neighboring country. The situation is further complicated by the fact that nations taking […]