— Australia, Best of the Blog, Destinations, General Advice, Oceania, Personal Ramblings, Travel Resources —

Going Native: What I’ve learned in Australia

May 5, 2017

Bring an Australian stereotype to mind. What comes up? Maybe a leather skinned man covered in red dust knocking back beers like his life depends on it? Maybe your stereotypical Aussie is less Alice Springs informed and more like a tan, blonde surfer dude fresh from a knock out dual with a Great White shark?… Read More Going Native: What I’ve learned in Australia

— Best of the Blog, General Advice, Personal Ramblings, Travel Resources —

How to Survive Traveling as a Couple

May 2, 2017

It is not normal to spend 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with someone. Most of us have so much to do in our daily lives that the thought of having a lazy day to spend with your partner sounds amazing, but give it a couple of weeks and that constant togetherness might… Read More How to Survive Traveling as a Couple

— Best of the Blog, General Advice, Personal Ramblings, Travel Resources —

The Reality of Long Term Travel

April 28, 2017

According to Instagram, travel is all tanned, bikini clad women looking happily into the sunset while their perfect partner snaps that single, amazing photo in one shot. This is not reality, at least this is not my reality, nor do I really think it is anyone’s reality (though it is probably more like this hilarious… Read More The Reality of Long Term Travel

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Is Central America Safe?

April 13, 2017

Yes and no. It depends. When I left for Guatemala in January 2016, almost every single person would ask, “Is it safe?”, in response to me telling them where I was moving. Coming from the United States, there are a lot of preconceived ideas about any Spanish speaking country south of the US border and… Read More Is Central America Safe?

— Asia, Destinations, Food and Drink, General Advice, Singapore, Travel Resources —

How to Visit Singapore on a Budget

April 4, 2017

Singapore is not what comes to mind when one thinks about budget travel destinations. It is a wealthy country with a per capita GDP of $51,855.08 USD in 2015 (411 percent of the world’s average) and the high rise financial district to match. If you want to there is nothing stopping you from spending thousands… Read More How to Visit Singapore on a Budget

— General Advice, Travel Resources —

How to Stay Fit While Traveling

March 31, 2017

Most people travel only occasionally and when they do they see their trip as their vacation, their entitlement to sit back, relax, have a beer (or three), and not set foot in a gym until the plane touches down back in their hometown. This mentality is great, if your trip is ending after a couple… Read More How to Stay Fit While Traveling

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How to get a Work and Holiday Visa to Australia for Americans

March 27, 2017

Every time I look at my Facebook news feed I’m reminded of the political turmoil in my home country, the United Sates. Every other post seems to be about the orange disaster that has befallen my homeland and I’m sorry guys, but I’m glad I got out while I could. My work and holiday visa… Read More How to get a Work and Holiday Visa to Australia for Americans

— Best of the Blog, General Advice, Personal Ramblings, Travel Resources —

Minimalism and Traveling

March 17, 2017

Minimalism is the word of the moment and for good reason. People are flocking to this idea that less is more, that material items are not the harbingers of happiness, but in fact the chains that leash us to a lifestyle of living to work, not working to live. People of my generation, millennials, are… Read More Minimalism and Traveling

— Asia, Destinations, General Advice, Travel Resources, Vietnam —

Phu Quoc: Island Paradise or Rubbish Island?

February 16, 2017

Oh Phu Quoc, you could have been so many things. Your beaches are beautifully made, with long stretches of beach fringed by jungle greenery. Your island is mostly a national park, with the potential to be a quiet, serene escape from the rush and noise of the cities. Your weather is perfect for a beach… Read More Phu Quoc: Island Paradise or Rubbish Island?

— Asia, Best of the Blog, Cambodia, Destinations, General Advice, Stories from the Road, Travel Resources —

A Day at Angkor Wat

February 15, 2017

It is dark when we are begrudgingly awoken by my alarm. Ugh 4:30 am, is this even morning or does it still count as the middle of the night? Sleepily, we stumble through our morning routine to a tuk tuk waiting outside and off we go, bumping along the pot holed road into the surprisingly… Read More A Day at Angkor Wat

Which Way's West?

Adventures of a directionally challenged traveler

Category: Travel Resources

Going Native: What I’ve learned in Australia

How to Survive Traveling as a Couple

The Reality of Long Term Travel

Is Central America Safe?

How to Visit Singapore on a Budget

How to Stay Fit While Traveling

How to get a Work and Holiday Visa to Australia for Americans

Minimalism and Traveling

Phu Quoc: Island Paradise or Rubbish Island?

A Day at Angkor Wat