Jun 07
I didn’t have a strict budget when I took my 2 month (58 day) trip to Alaska, although I was hoping to spend less than $100 per day. I knew I would have days that cost more than $100 per day, like the days I took boat rides to glaciers. But I also knew I …
May 07
Congratulations if you’ve already booked your trip to Antarctica, and if you’re thinking about booking – just do it AND if you can afford it, do a longer trip that will visit South Georgia and Falkland Islands. So you’ve likely already spent $6,000 or much, much more, so how much should you spend on your …
Mar 10
In summer 2019, I drove solo from Seattle to Alaska and the Arctic Ocean – 10,761 miles in two months. These are my top Driving to Alaska Tips: This post contains affiliate links. This website earns a small commission for items purchased through these links with no additional cost to you. General Driving to Alaska …
Mar 07
Unfortunately, I’ve been on dozens of diets in my lifetime – losing weight isn’t really a problem, but keeping it off is. If you have the key to keeping it off please let me know!!! Anyways, I have formulated different foods over the years and some of those diets left me plain tired and hungry. …
Feb 18
I had a chance to go through Yukon twice in 2019 – once on my way to Alaska and then again on my return. There was something wild and different about Yukon. These are the 12 best things to do in Yukon. This post contains affiliate links. This website earns a small commission for items …
Nov 29
Are you a techie? I’m not. At all. I only got my first smart phone about 7 years ago. Previously when I traveled, I relied on paper maps, Lonely Planet Guides, memory, and intuition to get around a new place. But technology has made traveling life better. Here is my early Christmas present to you …
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 …
Oct 10
I had read warnings about pickpockets and Addis Ababa safety but didn’t realize how bad it really was until I saw multiple pickpocket attempts on myself and my travel partner for this part of the trip…in just the first two hours. Yes, my travel companion managed to have his camera and cell phone stolen, in …
Sep 01
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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