The Machu Picchu Decision
I've been debating whether or not to visit Machu Picchu since I decided to travel to South America. And before you start yelling, "Of course you should visit! Are you insane?" Let me give you the facts. I'm not a [...]
5 Best Ways to do Barcelona on a Budget
Barcelona is a lively, gritty city and a perfect place to enjoy the Spanish lifestyle. Amazing architecture, mouth-watering food and plenty of beaches make Barcelona a must for anyone traveling through Spain. Here is my 5 best ways to do [...]
Essential Packing Tips for RTW Travel
Before embarking on my first round the world (RTW) travel, the number one question people asked was, "How do you pack for a year long trip around the world?" Overwhelmed by the thought, I didn't end up packing until the [...]
Tips on Dealing with Jet Lag
Jet lag is an unavoidable reality when traveling on long haul flights. So instead of suffering for days, try my tips on recovering from jet lag quickly and enjoying your new destination. Set your watch to your destination time as [...]
5 Life Changing Discoveries from Traveling the World
Traveling in any form opens you up to the world. It opens your mind to new people, places and cultures, and is fatal to narrow-mindedness. I am so incredibly fortunate to have been able to travel far and wide, and [...]
Loved-Up Travel Part 1: Tinder
If you haven't heard of Tinder, you either don't really have any single friends or more likely, have been in a happy relationship for the past few years. Tinder is the latest app being used by singles (and sometimes couples) to [...]
Best Microfiber Towel for Traveling
Microfiber Towel There are 2 different types of microfiber towels in the world - one is awesome, the other is not. On my travels to Europe in 2012 I bought one that was not the amazing kind. It was a [...]
When good tenants go bad.
This week started pretty dismally. My tenants who had been renting my fully furnished house for the past 12 months were moving out. This is a very normal occurrance in the life of a landlord. Working with my property manager [...]
Travel Clothes Lines are Little Gems
Travel Clothes Line A travel clothes line was suggested to me by someone couple of days before I left on my first solo adventure around the world. I hadn't really thought about packing a clothesline and wasn't aware that these [...]
5 Essential Tips for Diabetic RTW Travel
People are amazed when I tell them I quit my job to travel around the world. When I tell them I'm a Type 1 diabetic and travel solo, the shock really appears on their face. Diabetes is not a barrier [...]