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My personal goal is to travel within a three-thousand-dollar-a-month budget. Not only can it be done, but I’m doing it. It takes planning and preparation. Every traveler must address the cost of visiting a foreign country before getting on a plane and flying halfway around the world. In this blog post, I will cover a […]
Battling The Bank Balance Blues: Budgeting Basics for World Travelers Read More »
Retire Comfortably: Travel the World on a Budget About a year ago, I realized it was finally my time to retire and enjoy life. But when I looked at the numbers, one problem became clear: the cost of living in the United States is ridiculous. The Cost of Living in the United States Health insurance,
Living on the road, eating out, and staying in hotels was something I never looked forward to when work sent me out of town while living in the United States. All I could do was sit in a hotel and watch TV or work. I ate out all the time and felt like crap. I
Embracing A Nomadic Lifestyle… Will It Transform Your Life? Read More »
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair,And having perhaps the better claim,Because it was grassy and wanted wear;Though as for that
2-19-24 Elmhurst, Il. USA “Not all those who wander are lost.” This phrase by J.R.R. Tolkien is a good place to start talking about my five and a half months of travel. My journey from being a tourist, with a camera around my neck and a checklist in my hand, to becoming a nomad, with
The Beauty of Simple Living: Lessons from Chiang Mai Read More »
If you’re looking for practical tips for travel days, whether you’re traveling from city to city or around the globe, this article offers simple advice to help you manage your travel days more efficiently. Embracing the Nomadic Lifestyle: Lessons from My Travels During my first five-and-a-half-month journey as a world nomad, I experienced travel by
Bus Travel Tips for Extended Journeys: What You Need to Know Read More »
Traveling Light: Lessons from Five Months on the Road Arvada, Co. USA – 2-5-24 When planning my five-month trip, I set a personal goal to keep my luggage compact and straightforward. My aim was to take only a backpack and a carry-on bag. I achieved this, carrying one backpack and one carry-on size luggage piece.
The Downside of Overcrowded Tourist Hotspots Tourism should be about discovering new places and creating memorable experiences. Unfortunately, the rise of cookie-cutter tourism is turning once-unique destinations into overcrowded, less enjoyable spots. Let’s explore this phenomenon and how it impacts travelers, especially those over fifty seeking personal growth through travel. My Journey to Overcrowded Tourist
How Today’s Tourist Day Trip Has Become Cookie Cutter Tourism Read More »
Twenty-Eight Days in Turkey: August 2023 My twenty-eight-day journey through Turkey in August 2023 was filled with unforgettable experiences, both high and low. Here are the highlights and insights from my trip. Exploring Istanbul’s Hidden Gems Gulhane Park: An Oasis in Istanbul During my extended stay in Istanbul, I discovered Gulhane Park, a serene spot
Turkey’s People and Culture: A Warm Welcome Awaits Read More »
For the past five and a half months, I have traveled worldwide. My journey began in Istanbul and ended in Bangkok. I discovered many new things during this adventure, so I put together a group of random facts, thoughts, and situations I experienced during the 165-day tour. Modes of Transportation Fly Train Bus Mini-van Boat