In Budget/ Caucasus/ Georgia/ Travel Planning By the Numbers: Two Months in Georgia Just how low can my travel spending go? In nearly two months in Georgia (the country, not the state!), I spent a total of… Continue Reading →
In Asia/ Budget/ Indonesia/ Travel Planning By the Numbers: One Month in Bali Between lying low with strep throat and another visa overstay, my budget for my month in and around Bali may not be the most… Continue Reading →
In Asia/ Indonesia/ Travel Planning Color-Filled Days: Nusa Lembongan In the early evening hours, I rode a red and white bike with a basket attached to the handlebars that I had rented from… Continue Reading →
In Asia/ Budget/ Malaysia/ Travel Planning By the Numbers: Surprisingly Budget-Friendly Malaysia If it is not already clear, I loved Malaysia. It was one of my favorite places I have visited in these past 16 months,… Continue Reading →
In Asia/ Budget/ Philippines/ Travel Planning By the Numbers: 6 Weeks in the Philippines When I look back on my time in the Philippines, I am left speechless at the beauty of the rivers, the lush green rice… Continue Reading →
In Budget/ Travel Planning More Money, More Travel: 8 Savings and Budget Planning Tips Budget is often the number one concern for anyone hoping to travel long term. How do you save for it? And what are the… Continue Reading →
In Africa/ Budget/ France/ Middle East/ Travel Planning How Do I Afford My Travels? Plus, My Year One Budget Tally! It is a question I get from friends sometimes: “How are you able to do this?” They see photos of me on Facebook as… Continue Reading →
In Africa/ Democratic Republic of Congo/ Travel Planning A Brief Stay in La Republique Democratique du Congo A few months before I began “la grande aventure,” my sister gave me the Washington Post‘s special travel section on Africa. The front page… Continue Reading →
In Africa/ Botswana/ Malawi/ Namibia/ Rwanda/ Tanzania/ Travel Planning/ Zambia Travel Notes: Bus Travel in Africa Traveling overland in Africa is tough for many reasons–it can be hot, crowded, dirty and long–very long. Nonetheless, I wanted the more local experience… Continue Reading →
In Africa/ Botswana/ Travel Planning (More) Affordable Botswana Botswana is talked about as one of the best places to go on safari in Africa, and it was my favorite so far. It… Continue Reading →
