• Becaks, Yogyakarta
    May 19, 2013

    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, relaxin...
  • Sunset Cruise
    May 9, 2013

    Don’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...
  • Nugget Point
    May 1, 2013

    Don’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...
  • Bicycle in Hoi An, Vietnam
    April 21, 2013

    Don’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...
  • Image00001
    April 1, 2013

    Don’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...
Holy men greet tourists at Pashupatinath Temple.

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…

Pikes Peak Highway

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

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…

Miyajima Sihn

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…

Arizona Rest Stop

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….

Money1

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?”…

Becaks, Yogyakarta

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…

Parked in Curio Bay

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…

Glass of Beer

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…

Red Salamander

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…

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