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Why Did We Choose Cambodia?
Why Cambodia? When Michelle and I set out to travel 3 years and 9 months ago, we really didn’t...
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Driving Internationally
SO YOU WANT TO DRIVE INTERNATIONALLY? Over the last 3 years, I’ve had a chance to drive either...
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The First 30 Days!
Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap I think it’s safe to say that whenever you’re in a place, and...
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I'm Back!
Well, it’s been a long while since my last blog!  I hadn’t realized exactly how long until...
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TOP 5 HASSLES OF TRAVELING FULL TIME
In my last blog, I listed the top 5 reasons we love to travel.  Now I’m going to tell you about...
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TOP 5 REASONS WE LOVE TO TRAVEL!
1. THINGS ARE CHEAPER! We retired a little over 3 years ago, and the moment we did our combined income...
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TALES FROM THE ROAD - MALAYSIA #1
LANGKAWI This past week, Michelle and I made a short getaway to Langkawi, Malaysia.  From Kuala...
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TALES FROM THE ROAD - THAILAND #1
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, in Northern Thailand, members of the Wild Boar soccer team (ages 11-16) and...
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AIRBNB DISASTERS - HOW TO AVOID THEM AND WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY HAPPEN!
The Challenge We’ve stayed in quite a few Airbnbs over the last 3 years!  Most have been very nice...
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HONEST REVIEW OF OUR HALONG BAY CRUISE
Great Expectations! Halong Bay has been on our wishlist of places to visit for at least two years, so...
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UPS AND DOWNS (and sideways) - Traveling by train in vietnam
Our Journey from Da Nang to Ninh Binh, Vietnam When we (and when I say we, I mean Michelle) are planning...
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HOW MUCH DO I MISS THE USA?
ARE THERE THINGS I MISS? Michelle and I have now been traveling full time for almost 3 years.  We started...
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WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT HOI AN?
FIRST, THE FACTS! Some of you know that Hoi An, Vietnam has a special place in the hearts of Michelle...
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WHAT THE HECK IS "TET"?
IS “TET” OFFENSIVE? Many Westerners might know the term “Tet” because of an event...
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CAN I VOTE WHILE OVERSEAS?
WILL I BE ABLE TO VOTE WHILE LIVING OVERSEAS? I must start by saying that...
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WHAT ABOUT HEALTH CARE?
IS IT SAFE TO GET MEDICAL CARE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, OR AUSTRALIA? It’s a fair...
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT ASIA?
WHAT MAKES ASIA SPECIAL? I’ll admit it.  Asia was never on my bucket list of places to visit.  In...
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HOW DO WE GET OUR MAIL?
HOW DO WE GET MAIL WHILE TRAVELING? Next week will mark 2 full years since we left the United States...
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THE 12 TRAVEL TIPS OF CHRISTMAS
On the First Day OF Christmas… My true love gave to me, 12 tips for travel that I’ll give...
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A TYPICAL MORNING
WHAT IS A TYPICAL MORNING LIKE FOR US? Some people might think that, because Michelle and I are full-time...
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FUN FACTS ABOUT BANGKOK
1. BANGKOK HAS THE LONGEST CITY NAME IN THE WORLD! Most people know this city simply as “Bangkok”....
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FLY THE FRIENDLY SKIES – AND OTHER WAYS TO ABUSE YOURSELF DURING TRAVEL (PART 2)
“Please sit back and enjoy your flight”, they said You’ve made it past security and...
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FLY THE FRIENDLY SKIES - AND OTHER WAYS TO ABUSE YOURSELF DURING TRAVEL (PART I)
FLYING IS SO MUCH FUN, THEY SAID After having flown many times over the last two years, and having just...
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WHY YOU SHOULD GO TO MINDO, ECUADOR!
Fun Facts About Mindo, Ecuador Mindo is a rural area located about 2 hours outside Quito known for...
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WHAT'S QUITO LIKE?
Fun Facts About Quito Quito is the Capital of Ecuador – it is the highest constitutional capital...
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CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
HOW DO WE STAY CONNECTED WHILE OVERSEAS? One important thing to consider when you are planning to travel...
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SO WHAT'S ECUADOR REALLY LIKE?
Michelle and I have spent much of our last two years in Ecuador.  Back when we were kids I don’t...
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HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SAILING?
WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT CRUISES CAN BE PRETTY CHEAP? Earlier this year,...
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TRAVEL - THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT
TOO LONG…too short…or just right? Did you know there are basically two ways that you can...
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WHY TRAVEL?
Is The Grass Really Greener on the other side? Today, Michelle and I went out for a walk around Cuenca,...
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how do i decide where to go?
I’ve made the decision – but where do I go? I head a wise man once say, “Retirement...
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Welcome to My Website!
If you’ve made it this far, I’d like to warmly welcome you to my website!  I’m learning...