A friend treated me to a trip to the Galápagos Islands. That was really kind of her, since I really can’t afford to do things like that. That being said, I will write this post as if I where the one paying for everything. I don’t want to give the reader an unrealistic idea of…
Category: Travel Planning
Truth in Visa: Peru
I was noodling around on the Arequipa Expat’s Facebook page yesterday, when I read a post one woman had written about having only been given a 90 day visa, when she came into the country, though she had received 183 day visa in the past. Before coming to Peru, I researched as much as I…
A Year of Nomad Travel: The Spreadsheet Edition
When I first started planning to travel the world I found a great website called A Little Adrift. It is a great resource, and Shannon’s books are well worth buying. One of the best things Shannon has is her travel spreadsheet, which you can download for free. To get your own click here. Thanks Shannon!…
The Tyranny of Numbers
Ever since I could remember, I have had a problem with numbers. I was great in math. Actually I loved numbers, the more the merrier. I mean,I have a real problem with numbers. The sort of problem that I am sure they must have therapy for. I just can’t get enough of them. (You have…
Preplanning Flights
There is no right way to plan your travel, no matter what you might read on Reddit. What follows is how I plan my flights. This isn’t intended to be the right way for you. Please consider what your personal needs are when preplanning. Once I have decided where my new temporary home is going…
Adventures with Airbnb
I have a great niece. When she graduated from her masters program, the two of us flew to Paris for a celebratory vacation. I tell you, the best way to enjoy the museums of Paris is to go with a Forensic Archeologist. My niece planned what we did in Paris. My job was to get…
How I Pick a Temporary Home
For those of you, who haven’t been following my story: I was set up to head out on a wonderful year of traveling, after my retirement, when I was hit by some financial reversals. My home was already on the market, and I was nearly done with getting rid of almost everything I owned. Suddenly,…
How the Packing List has changed in Ten Months: June 28, 2019
My original packing list was compiled using many other packing lists for minimalist travelers, which I found on the internet. I edited them for my best guess as what would work for me. Most of the other travel bloggers seem to fall into several categories:Vacationers (USA): fast travel, to make the best use of two…
A Weighty Matter
In less than a week, I will be leaving Mexico and heading back to Hawaii for two weeks. No, not some tropical vacation. I lived in Honolulu for 13 years and Hawaii is still my state of residence. My time in the city will be crammed with visits to doctors, clinics, banks, and my CPA….
Packing List revisited: March 4, 2019
I have been a nomad for over six months now. I have traveled from Honolulu to California: from California to Indiana; from Indiana to Texas; from Texas to Ecuador; from Ecuador to Texas; and from Texas to Mexico, staying three months each in Ecuador and Mexico. In a little over a week I will be…