September 2017 archive

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Travel Guide & Itinerary (A Weekend Road Trip)

One of my favorite getaways for a weekend of natural beauty and solitude is the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in central Oregon.  Close enough to make a weekend trip from Seattle, Spokane, Tri-cities, or Portland but far enough to keep out the crowds.  It’s also a great add in for any trip to …

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Review (How I flew to Bali for FREE!)

2017 was a big travel year for me.  It was the inception of this travel blog.  I traveled to Michigan, Nashville, Huntsville, Indonesia, Timor Leste,  Ethiopia, Somaliland, and Djibouti.  The traveling continued in 2018 with trips to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and planned trips to the Balkans and a Hawaiian Cruise.  I often get …

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How to Save Money on a Cruise (Why the cruise lines HATE me)

How to Save Money on a Cruise

I LOVE boats and cruises.  From small expedition trips like the one I took in the Philippines, to ferry rides, to wildlife spotting expeditions to see whales and bears.  But most people who think of cruises immediately think of the mega-ships.  Well, I like those too and here are some tips from a very frugal, …

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