Aug 02
In 2018, I took the step into light van camping. So, I googled the phrase “Softcore Van Camping” and what did I find? A bunch of P*0*R*N. Yeah, I guess they were doin’ it in a van (I didn’t watch – it’s just a guess! I swear!!). Funny enough, if I googled “Hardcore Van Camping”, …
Jul 25
The following is a story about dating an Ethiopian man. Names and some details have been changed to protect the innocent/guilty. Once upon a time, there was a woman traveler named Jojo. Jojo was a single woman who had been around the world a few times but always looking for her next adventure. Jojo had …
Jul 12
There are 100’s of attractions in the Black Hills, South Dakota trying to separate you from your money during your Black Hills vacation. This has become a midwest tourism mecca since it is near Mount Rushmore. A few things are worth it. But there are also a few free things to do in the Black …
Jul 06
Mt Rushmore is probably the most photographed site located in South Dakota. This is a guide to the best time to photograph Mount Rushmore, as well as some of the best viewpoints of Mount Rushmore. Note: all photographs on this page are unedited and uncropped to give you an idea of what the lighting is …
Jun 05
You may have seen I’ve been making my way across the USA lately. This is normally incredibly expensive as a solo traveler due to accommodation costs, but I found a better, cheaper way to do it. In January, I bought a Ford Transit Connect cargo van. It looks a lot like a minivan but besides …
May 30
Highway US-2 across Montana is one of the longest roads across a single state in the USA. It travels an entire time zone! Also known as the Roosevelt Highway, I traveled all 667 miles to find the best Things to Do on Highway 2 in Montana, as listed from west to east of this epic …
Apr 06
A lot of us dread a long layover, but sometimes it’s necessary or it can shave $100’s of dollars off your flight costs. And then there are people like me, who purposely get the longest layover possible to get a chance to explore an unknown city. I’ve made use of long layovers many times and …
Mar 21
One of the greatest sights during spring in the Pacific Northwest is the blooming tulips and daffodils in the Skagit Valley. Please read below for the best time to visit Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and other tips for your visit. These are a few things I learned after visiting the festival over several of my …
Feb 21
I was lucky to spend over six weeks in Ethiopia. I learned a lot during this time. These 66 Ethiopia travel tips and Ethiopia Travel Advice are a must read for anyone going to or thinking about going to Ethiopia. Before You Go The weather in most of Ethiopia is cooler than you might think …
Feb 02
Princess Cruises Cancels Port Disclaimer: Yes, this whole issue screams of “first world problems” but why did Princess Cruises cancel the Apia, Samoa stop on the March 30, 2018 cruise after the final payment date and not provide any compensation to passengers that already booked? The Evidence Why was Princess not aware of the Apia …
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