Review of Chaweng Lake Condotel on Koh Samui
Apr05

Review of Chaweng Lake Condotel on Koh Samui

Initially, the small Thai island of Koh Samui wasn’t on my radar. There were other islands that had scuba diving that had been calling my attention, as well as some others that friends had recommended. But, when we were offered a housesit in a bungalow practically on the beach, well, Samui was suddenly on the map. AsiaRooms.com offered to host us for a couple of nights in a lovely condo hotel before our gig was scheduled to begin....

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Review:  The Non-Boring Safe Travel Guide
Sep05

Review: The Non-Boring Safe Travel Guide

When considering international travel, many people express concerns about safety.  Unfortunately, if you do any amount of research on the Internet, especially if you view the US State Department’s travel advisories, you will easily be able to validate your most ominous fears.  Step off the plane, and you might as well kiss your life goodbye they seem to suggest. Unless, of course, you carry what amounts to an ambulance worth of...

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Review:  How to Become a Housesitter
Aug31

Review: How to Become a Housesitter

Ever since I “met” Pete and Dalene Heck online a couple of years ago, I’ve followed their housesitting adventures with interest.  The idea of being able to live in an area rent-free for an extended period of time really is intriguing, especially if, like us, you’re interested in doing long-term travel.  Many of these positions include pet setting as well, and we do miss having pets.  Housesitting allows you the...

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Book Review:  Ka Mate: Travels in New Zealand
Jul20

Book Review: Ka Mate: Travels in New Zealand

I recently had the pleasure of reading this book about New Zealand, a place that has been in my sights for a long time to visit.  When I saw that his book was available, I read this excerpt and just had to read it. Like most of us, I had a preconceived idea of New Zealand. When asked to summarize the country in a few simple words I’m sure many of us would mention Australia, as if the two were still linked by their joint history of...

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Review:  How to Live a Life of Travel
Jun29

Review: How to Live a Life of Travel

A veteran of 12 years of continuous travel, travel blogger Earl Baron puts together his years of experience in a book that promises to help you on your way to creating a life of travel.

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Book Review: Twenty Miles per Cookie

Unless you’re very new to this blog, you know that the Vogels mean a lot to me.  I had the great fortune of being able to meet the family, and spend a few days with them, during their latest cycling adventure from Alaska to Argentina when we were in Cusco, Peru, at the same time.  Their adventures, and Nancy’s encouragement, are what helped me decide to begin world travels with my son.  Because of this I was very...

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