Crazy travel stories seem to find me. For whatever reason, humorous, odd or outright death-defying experiences have knocked on my door as I have circled the globe. Before I share these tales I want to stress an important blogging lesson. As a blogger you need to share your personality sometimes. … Read more
Some budget travelers are genuine. Genuine ones paint a realistic picture of circling the globe and enjoying the experience as you save dough. Some budget travelers suffer quite a bit or are less than genuine. Can you circle the globe on almost no money? No. I can verify this. I … Read more
Bodega Bay is our current location. I check in here and there to keep you abreast of our travels. Bodega Bay sits along the breathtaking Sonoma Coast. Anytime I heard the word “Sonoma”, I pictured khakis or wine before arriving at our current haunt in Sereno Del Mar. But the coast looks … Read more
Before I share practical tips for travelers hellbent on beating the extreme heat, I am not a medical professional. I have circled the globe since 2011. Cyprus, Northern Thailand and the Central Valley of California taught me how to handle extreme heat. Temperatures in Three Rivers consistently reach 104 degrees F in … Read more
Circling the globe poses challenges. My life feels like a vacation most of the time. Sometimes I face resistance. Conquering obstacles makes traveling fun. Being a digital nomad is not all sunshine and roses. I love this gig. But I also shine the spotlight on the downsides of being on … Read more
I admit it. I dropped the ball on this one for the past 12 years of running this blog. Despite being a digital nomad since 2011 I never really covered this topic from an intensely personal perspective. I have glossed over it from time to time but not based exclusively on … Read more