All Entries in the "Travel Advice" Category
7 Attractions in 7 Hours – Turbo Tourism
It was 11:30AM and the man at the ticket counter looked at me anxiously and said “Are you ready?”.
I took a deep breath, tightened my backpack straps, got a good grip on my camera and said “Yes” confidently.
The machine let out a long BEEEEEP!
My I Amsterdam card was now officially ticking.
I was off to the [...]
How to best utilize the I Amsterdam Card
Amsterdam has a lot to offer for tourists – but how do you see everything Amsterdam has to offer while on a budget?
Prior to arriving in Amsterdam, I had heard of the I Amsterdam card from many websites; see everything Amsterdam has to offer a tourist in a limited amount of time. It sounded [...]
Growing Up, Growing Scared
I had all the kids stand up and one by one they sat down…
“If you haven’t been outside of Lincoln, Nebraska – sit down.” I stated.
Everyone remained standing…phew.
“If you haven’t been outside of Nebraska – sit down.”
I lost a couple.
“If you haven’t been outside the United States – sit down.”
They started dropping off rapidly [...]
Unique Boston Travel Experiences
My first trip to Boston was only 12 years ago. I was 28 and was finally starting to venture out of the ‘safety’ of the Midwest. I was excited to see the city where American history came alive; I wanted to walk the Freedom Trail, see the where all the famous events [...]
What to expect in a Vietnamese Restaurant
Going out to eat at a restaurant is easy, right?
…not always.
Often when you find yourself in other countries, even though there’s a waiter, a table, you are putting food in your mouth, and there’s a bill – there are many things that can be vastly different. As I lived in Vietnam there [...]
McDonalds and the RTW Traveler
It has to be said…and this may be controversial…
Eating at McDonalds in a foreign country does NOT make you a despicable traveler.
In all honestly – up until I took my career break and traveled around the world, I would have scoffed at that statement. I thought Americans who ate at McDonalds while traveling abroad [...]
Q&A – Travel with a Laptop
I get many emails from travelers all over the world asking me questions about my travels. Here are some of the recent ones that are great to share with everyone! If you have a question, don’t hesitate to ask!
Q: From Anna in New York city – I’m [...]
Travel Tips Bring Clean Water
America is easy…yes…easy. I think about this every night when I brush my teeth. I run water from the tap over my toothbrush and rinse. I never have to worry about the tap water I’m using. This is a far cry from Vietnam where I lived last year. I became so accustomed to brushing my [...]
Grounded for Meet, Plan, Go!
The Iceland volcano grounded air travel in Europe last week; it was a frustrating week for travelers. I know their pain because I too am grounded…here in the US. I’m waiting to travel. It’s hard for me to stay grounded and be patient waiting to travel; I have trouble taking my own advice [...]
Visa Required
Tiger Balm Tales Vol. 21
Visa Required
Even though I didn’t start traveling internationality until I was 30 years old, I’ve done a lot of traveling; some people may even consider me an ‘expert’. I’m not real sure if I deserve the ‘expert’ title, but there are certainly a few things I’ve learned about international travel.
You [...]
Using Your Network to Housesit Around the World
I’ve been back ‘home’ in the US for 4 months, yet I’m still living out of two suitcases, changing locations every week, finding unique adventures, experiencing new things. I’ve been staying on lakes, farms, and in suburbs; watching cats, dogs, chickens, horses, and pipes (so that they wouldn’t freeze); gathering mail, picking up [...]
Q&A – Cell Phones and ESL
I get many emails from travelers all over the world asking me questions about my travels. Here are some of the recent ones that are great to share with everyone! If you have a question, don’t hesitate to ask!
Q: from Dave – Brooklyn
I came across your blog and was very impressed by your decision [...]
My Three (Girlie) Travel Secrets
One of my best friends (who I love dearly…Angie…ahem) always sends me (and other victims) these crazy ‘chain’ emails. She always begins the email by apologizing for sending it…which I find a little weird. You know the kind, the chain emails where you need to fill something out about yourself and send it [...]
Always Pack Your Toothbrush In Your Carry-on
Many people hate airline travel. They hate overpriced airline tickets, they hate the cramped space, the crying babies, the lost luggage, and the swine flu or myriad of other viruses you tend to catch on the plane. However airline travel is usually necessary to accomplish a vacation, so no matter how much you hate it, [...]
Saigon City Guide
Last month I produced a Saigon City guide podcast for one of my favorite travel websites, The Indie Travel Podcast. I love writing, and I wasn’t really sure how I would like researching and doing a podcast, but it proved ot be a lot of fun! So – here’s everything you want to know about [...]
Reasons to Take a Career Break and Travel
I recently contributed an article to BootsnAll Travel highlighting the “Top 10 Reasons to Take a Career Break…and Travel”. I wrote this with the help of my business partner, Michaela Potter, in order to promote our recently launced website -
Briefcase to Backpack: America’s Career Break Headquarters
If you haven’t been to the site, then please go [...]
How to Live Out of a Suitcase
Check out my latest article on The Indie Travel Podcast about how to live out of a suitcase/backpack while doing long term travel.
You may wonder how on earth you can live out of a suitcase or backpack. I can’t say it’s easy, but with a few of these tips, you’ll at least make sure your [...]
