Planning

If I had not allowed myself to travel to Costa Rica in May 2005, I may have abandoned my goal of backpacking around the world. Initially, I didn’t intend to …

I made a noteworthy change to the early part of my ’round the world backpacking itinerary. It’s a change in route, rather than countries I intend to visit. Initially, I …

Disclaimer: This post will be the least religious, most basic intellectual deconstruction you’ll find on this topic! A frequent post which appears in BootsnAll’s Around the World and Vagabonding Travel …

To store, or not to store, that is the question! Last Summer I drew up a rough list of how I would handle my material possessions before embarking upon my …

I made yet another trip to the Salvation Army yesterday to donate more unused clothes, books, and my 12-year old 35mm camera. My office has a lounge with a bookcase, …

In the first article of my series on Saving for a Trip Around the World, I shared a little background on my decision to make a global tour my personal …

A review of Moo.com, an easy-to-use website for producing business cards to help with your travel blog advertising.

It was 5 years ago this week when I put pen to paper and wrote down my goal to travel around the world. The exact date was April 19, 2002. …

The bald traveler faces unique challenges on the road. Tropical beaches, water sports, and high altitude trekking can greatly increase the risks of sun exposure.

Passport Renewal Yesterday, I had a new passport photo taken at my local FedEx Kinko’s. The cost was $5 per set, where a set equaled two photos. I ordered a …

Raise! It’s the first Friday of Spring in the States and…payday! This is my first paycheck to include my merit increase for 2006. It’s a nice monthly boost which will …

I received my first annual bonus…ever…yesterday. I’d been looking forward to the day since my company was acquired in 2005. Perhaps that is why it seemed so anti-climactic. I had …

Where would one go to ride an aerial zip line, have golf swings analyzed, and take a scuba diving lesson under the same roof? Adventure travelers of all ages descended …

From Delhi, the most practical mode of transportation to Dharamsala is by bus. There are two bus services (State and Deluxe) available. I opted for the deluxe bus ride. The …

Yesterday, the Salvation Army was the benefactor of my full size, barely used ironing board, and an oversized Prince tennis racket. Since last summer, I’ve been slowly assessing my material …