I walked into work Tuesday morning to find a giant “Aloha” banner behind my cubicle, and hula girls bobbing around. Everyone on my team had a lei on their seat, …

Liz sent me a question about what I intend to pack, however my e-mail back to her was returned, so I thought I’d share with everyone instead. I will post …

My friend Chris joined me for MLS Cup ’07. He’s a big tennis fan, and we started talking about majors on the metro ride to the match. I remembered the …

CAR – My speedy Jetta is officially in the hands of another person, and I’m going to be truckin’ around in my Dad’s Ford Escape for the next two weeks …

At first, I thought staying at campground/hostel Chez Nelson on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia was a godsend. It’s only $20 the first night, $16 each additional night …

Less than a week after posting my car for sale on Craig’s List, I’ve taken a cash deposit based on a sale price in my preferred range, and expect to …

Tips for choosing a malaria medication for extended travel.

I posted my car for sale on Craig’s List, AutoTrader (and its affiliates), and VWVortex.  My goal is to have a committed buyer in place no later than Thanksgiving (Nov 22), given I …

A few months ago, I had read advice suggesting it’s best to wait until about a month before your planned departure to buy airfare, otherwise you’ll spend all your time …

After a busy final day of packing, an uncomfortable night of sleeping on the floor listening to a domestic dispute at 2am, and a nightmare about large scorpions emerging from …

This might be my busiest day off ever. It began Thursday night with DC United’s home playoff game. Sadly, they lost the 2-game series by a goal, and their season …

I’ve got 3 days left in my apartment before I put some select belongings in storage, and move in with my parents (hi Dad!). Check out the video for a …

Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. — Helen Keller The “Short and Sweet” Version I did it! I submitted my notice to my boss at work Monday morning. …

My packing is coming along well (glad I started a week in advance) and I’ve prepped my resignation letter for delivery Monday morning. I’ve chilled out, and am dubbing my …

I’d like to give a shout-out to my mom, who once again helped me put things in perspective. I called her because I spent my Saturday feeling increasingly stressed by …

I’ve spent the last few days wrapping up the 6-month leadership training I began back in May. I didn’t know what I was getting into back then, however it turned …

I saw that my life was a vast glowing empty page and I could do anything I wanted. ““ Jack Kerouac The Dream – Traveling around the world has been …

I’ve been using a whiteboard to schedule my life for about 7 years. I thought I’d share. Exciting isn’t it! I’m starting to add things like “find movers,” “get travel …

As a kid, my family moved to a new state twice. While it made me sad to leave my friends behind each time, I did enjoy the unpacking all my …

It took me six days to obtain the title to my Jetta from VW Credit. I got a cashier’s check from my bank for the remainder of my loan, printed …