Online Shopping Portals We’ve written before about ways to save money for travel, but our methods work no matter what you’re saving for. We’re always searching for new money-saving methods and tricks. Companies don’t always make it easy to take…
Figuring out where to lay your head Finding lodging on an extended trip is a big part of your continuing tasks and ongoing expenses. Whether you decide to plan far ahead, arrive in each city without a reservation, or somewhere in…
Travel Expenses Colombia Our trip to Colombia was different from many of our previous journeys. We had to adjust our minds to having less time (though not necessarily more money). The cost of an airline ticket could not be spread out…
[mappress mapid=”25″] This post is the index to our trip to Colombia in March/April 2014. It will be updated with links as new stories and tips are posted, so check back often! Our Colombia travel route is shown on the…
Travel has been our life’s focus for over a decade, and we’d like to think we’ve learned some things along the way. Whether we’re traveling as part of our work in mobile/experiential marketing or purely for our own pleasure, there are certain…
“When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” —Susan Heller So you’re getting ready to travel the world! What should you bring? Everyone has packing tips.…
Getting Sick on the Road For most of us, getting sick while traveling is pretty high on the list of fears. It’s no fun to be ill no matter where you are, but being away from home in an unfamiliar…
Travel Budget Laos Although our time there was much shorter than we wanted, Laos left a lasting impression on us both and a thirst to return. When asked about our favorite destinations, Laos always makes the list. This landlocked land…
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?” “Where did you get the money?” “How can I save…
Travel should be a time to let go of self-imposed rules that may ordinarily hold you back. Step outside yourself and explore who you really want to be (or who’s inside already, just waiting to come out). Travel should feel…