Every day can be the trip of a lifetime.
It's finally starting to sink in. The endless sunny days with their hot, humid weather will soon be in my rear view mirror. After almost 9 months living in some of the hottest cities on the planet, we're headed west, albeit slowly. In about a week we'll fly from Asia to Africa, or more specifically from … Continue reading Turning the corner, heading west, and bundling up.
In this post I'm going to talk about 2 things. The first is the cost of travelling internationally vs. the cost of living in the U.S. The second is the cost and options for living/retiring in the countries I've visited. The cost of travelling internationally vs. the cost of living in the U.S Occasionally … Continue reading The Cost of Travelling, Living, Retiring & Snow-birding Abroad.
It's a laid back day for us in Bangkok, Thailand which means we're hanging out, catching up on business stuff, doing laundry and sorting through photos and videos. There's a nice, quiet coffee shop next to our apartment and we're the only ones here. It's tucked away in our quiet neighborhood and only open weekends. … Continue reading Taxis, music, dancing, cooking & other monkey business. #videos
I almost didn't make it to Sri Lanka. I was feeling a little under the weather ever since Tiruvannamalai. When we arrived at the Chennai airport to fly to here and I felt really tired, light-headed, weak, queasy, and clammy. I actually squatted down at the immigration desk to compose myself. At one point I … Continue reading Beaches, Mountains, Elephants, Tea Plantations, & Slow Trains. #SriLanka
I've done a little bit of volunteering during my travels so far. I taught some Yoga and pranayama. But I never imagined myself as a hospitality consultant. Until now. I guess it started in Northern India. At Flavors, where we ate almost every day, I inquired about things like avocados, decent bread (to toast), and … Continue reading Restaurants, Hospitality Consulting, Fish Massage & Salute to the Queen.
There will be no toilet paper in the bathroom at your guesthouse. For that matter there will be pretty much be no toilet paper in any restaurant bathroom or public toilet anywhere. Knowing #1 you will now try to remember to carry a little with you wherever you go. There will probably be no soap or … Continue reading A list of fascinating tips & facts about travelling in India.
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