Travel Safety–Keeping it Real
Travel safety is a theme I see repeated often, and it appears in the vast majority of all questions I’m asked by readers. “I really want to travel, but I want to go somewhere safe.” I totally understand wanting to be safe. There are places that are definitely safer than others. When discussing safety it’s important to “keep it real.” Statistically speaking, the highest risk of accidental injuries occurs within 5 miles of one’s home....
Traveling between the cities of New Zealand
When looking at New Zealand on a map, it can seem deceptively small. The country may have more sheep than people, but it is by no means a short trip to get between the various cities of New Zealand. In fact, a bus from Auckland to the nation’s capital is an 11-hour ride, and they’re located on the same island. There are several options for getting around, and it’s worth spending a bit of time doing some research to see what your best...
The joys of visiting small towns
A few times in the past year, we’ve headed to relatively unknown small towns in rural locations. We’ve had interesting comments from people when announcing those destinations. “Why are you going there of all places? XYZ is a much better city!” “That is hardly a good representation of [insert country].” “Why on earth would you go to [insert city name]?” I find it kind of amusing, really. Everyone has their own travel style. Yes, there...
Packing Tips for Long-Term Travel
If you’ve been on a 1- or 2-week trip, you know how much “fun” it can be to try to pack everything you’ll need, especially if you’ll have varied activities like snorkeling and hiking. Now try imagining packing for an indefinite journey. Yeah. I’ve been asked several times what we pack, so I figured it was time to share some of my packing tips. Backpack versus suitcase Since Tigger was 9 when we began, he carried his own backpack and...
Information on Visas for Vietnam
If you’ve looked for information on visas for Vietnam, you may have found an important piece of information missing, especially from the State Department and Vietnam Embassy websites: If you’re flying into Vietnam, you can get a visa on arrival (VOA). And if you’re not sure about visiting Vietnam, I thoroughly encourage it! Overland or by Cruise If you’re coming into Vietnam by land or sea, you must have a visa in advance (for...
Things to do in Bangkok
As with any large city, there are a lot of things to do in Bangkok. Some of it is ultra touristy, but there is plenty that isn’t your typical type of tourist activity. I figured I’d give you some of both since I like mixing things up, as well as give you my opinion on places that you might want to think twice about. This list is by no means exhaustive, but hopefully it well help you get some ideas. Food Of course, I started with this...
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