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May 19, 2013Don’t Skip: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Jogjakarta (Yogyakarta, or, locally, Jogja) was our last stop in Indonesia after a month of exploring in Bali, diving in the Gilis and Flores, relaxin... -
May 9, 2013Don’t Skip: Kratie, Cambodia
Kratie may be the capital of the province of the same name, but it feels like a very small town. Set along the Mekong River in eastern Cambodia, Krati... -
May 1, 2013Don’t Skip: Invercargill and New Z...
From the Catlins in the East to Fiordland in the West, New Zealand’s Southland region is a land of rugged coastline, rolling plains, towering cl... -
April 21, 2013Don’t Skip: Hoi An, Vietnam
One of the best ways to get around Vietnam is their well-developed train system. However, Don’t Skip: Hoi An just because is not on the tracks... -
April 1, 2013Don’t Skip: Gyeongju, South Korea
Gyeongju was once the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdown, which ruled most of the Korean peninsula from the 7th to 9th century. The concentration...
Asia
Guest Post: Volunteering i...
Incorporating volunteering into your travels is a wonderful way to give back to local communities while gaining a richer understanding of local life a...
Galleries
Sunrise, Sunset
Whenever, wherever you have the opportunity, find a place to sit quietly and watch a sunrise or a sunset. Each one is different. Each one is priceless...
Guest Post: Volunteering in Nepal
Incorporating volunteering into your travels is a wonderful way to give back to local communities while gaining a richer understanding of local life and culture. There are many ways to…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Curves
If you’ve ever driven to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado, you know that the 19 miles of curves and switchbacks are an unforgettable experience. Believe it or not…
Dateland, Arizona
Driving through the desert between Yuma and Phoenix on Interstate 8, just north of the border with Mexico, travelers pass Dateland, Arizona, population 416 (2010). From the 1920s, the Dateland…
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Signs Says
Outstanding topic! We absolutely love signs from around to world. Sometimes it is baffling; other times they are downright hilarious. This sign on the island of Miyajima in Japan has…
Southwestern Landscapes
Every time we have the opportunity to travel through the southwestern part of the US, we try and make the most of our visit, even if we’re just passing through….
Ten Tips: How to Save Money to Travel the World
Most travel blogs have an article or two on this topic, because it’s one of the most common questions we hear. “How can you afford to travel for so long?”…
Don’t Skip: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Jogjakarta (Yogyakarta, or, locally, Jogja) was our last stop in Indonesia after a month of exploring in Bali, diving in the Gilis and Flores, relaxing in Lombok and communing with…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape
Here is our “Escape” vehicle while in New Zealand. Hiring a camper van is certainly an excellent way to explore the country’s beautiful landscapes. This was taken at Curio Bay…
Nectar of the Gods
In honor of American Craft Beer Week I’ve taken a moment to share some local Georgia beers as well as a couple of other favorites. When most people think of…
North Carolina Roots
On a pleasant May morning, descendants of Ernest Willis gathered not far from the small town of Cashiers, North Carolina to explore a tract of land donated by their ancestor for its…
