Rethinking the idea of a base
Sometimes I feel like I’m a tennis ball, bouncing back and forth across the net when it comes to our travel ideas. There are times when the idea of having a base is really attractive. We’ve been in Romania for almost 3 months and have done some short trips while here. It has been quite lovely to leave the suitcase behind and just carry a messenger bag. But. . . Well, we aren’t really feeling the whole being rooted thing. We adore...
Why Romania?
Some people have been surprised about our choice of Romania for a long-term base. Surprisingly, most of them have been locals. They are pleasantly surprised we’re here exploring and even more shocked when they hear we’re planning on being here for a while. I’ve been tempted to try to start taking photos of people’s face when I tell them we’re considering being here for possibly a year or two. It’s kind of entertaining. Even our cabbie...
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...
Is overland travel always cheaper?
With airfares being so expensive, especially once you factor in all the extra charges, it often seems that overland travel will always be your cheapest bet. Don’t be so sure. Things to consider When doing price comparisons, there are some factors that need to be considered. Length of journey. Sure, saving $20 is always nice, but is that savings worth taking an 18-hour bus ride (which may not have a bathroom) when the airplane will get...
Preparing to travel around the world
—This is a guest post from my friends at Suitcase Stories. They share their experience preparing to travel around the world. Mum: “You’re doing what??” Me: “Traveling the world for a year, maybe more” Mum: “Make sure you pack enough underwear!” While my mother was worried that I wouldn’t have enough underwear, I was busy putting lists together of all the things that needed to be done before our departure. I’m a list nerd! I list the...
