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Shoppers outside a Bangkok mall.
budget travel

Money shock in Bangkok

Money down the drain in city life.

EllenApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022
Theo has so many tears leaving Malay, Aklan, Philippines, for Bangkok, Thailand.
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So many tears

Theo is emotional about leaving the Philippines.

TheoApril 14, 2022April 17, 2022
Norman's grave in Malay, Aklan, Philippines, and a picture of the former U.S. service member.
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Norman’s grave

Theo’s effort to help a dead expat.

TheoFebruary 23, 2022February 23, 2022
cabo san lucas seen from a flight window
COVID-19

Travel lifestyle interrupted; God’s will confounds

A week of ups and downs.

EllenNovember 30, 2021November 30, 2021
Close up picture of a woman holding small rocks.
COVID-19

The work life of the rock ladies

How much do you think they earn?

EllenOctober 30, 2021October 30, 2021
Side view of Ellen's flat chest.
breast cancer while traveling

Special message for breast cancer DETECTION month

Hello October! It’s breast cancer DETECTION month. Because we are all “aware” of breast cancer, right? So let’s call it…

EllenOctober 2, 2021October 2, 2021
Duality vs. Unity
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Art, homes, lives; duality and unity

A crazy artist, poor Ati, homeless refugees and me — we are all the same.

EllenSeptember 17, 2021September 18, 2021
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18 months in Malay, lifelong spiritual quest

God’s time, not mine.

EllenSeptember 15, 2021September 15, 2021
ellen at the talbe yolly prepared for ellen's 50th birthday
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Fabulous 50th birthday at HangOut Beach Resort

The owner is a good friend.

EllenSeptember 1, 2021September 2, 2021
Theo and Ellen at Chichen Itza on one Mexico trip in the mid-2000s.
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That time we saw a UFO in Mexico

We saw nearly the opposite of the leaked U.S. Navy video.

EllenMay 26, 2021May 28, 2021
A man checks his bamboo fishing trap in Malay, Philippines, in an authentic travel shot.
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‘Authentic travel’ revelation during pandemic

I never did like labels…

EllenMay 22, 2021May 22, 2021
Tambisaan Beach on Boracay Island in the Philippines at low tide
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A week alone on Boracay Island

Despite COVID, Ellen stayed a week on Boracay, and accomplished a goal while alone.

EllenMay 15, 2021May 16, 2021
earth vagabonds slow travel pause has lasted one year
budget travel

Earth Vagabonds slow travel pause hits 1 year

Some thoughts on one full trip around the sun.

EllenMarch 16, 2021March 16, 2021
Ellen sits Kerameikos cemetery in Athens, Greece.
breast cancer while traveling

We all will die and Life is Now

No one here gets out alive.

EllenFebruary 17, 2021February 17, 2021
Santa visit to Malay before Christmas 2020 included a stop in Balusbos.
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Special Santa visit before Christmas 2020

This is Christmas magic right here.

EllenDecember 19, 2020December 19, 2020

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BUDGET SLOW TRAVEL HACKS

  • How to travel cheap and handle problems
  • Retire early and travel: Continuous living in Airbnb rentals
  • How to shortcut pesky proof of onward travel

HEALTH CARE HITS

  • Cheap progressive eyeglasses
  • Prescriptions overseas
  • Ellen is a “flattie”

RETIREMENT FAVORITES

  • Do you need a million dollars to retire and travel the world?
  • First 4 steps to early retirement to take right now
  • Best places to retire on social security overseas

IF WE CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT

  • ‘Travel the world in retirement’ pep talk
  • Our first COVID-era trip
  • 3 reasons to rent in retirement and travel the world

HOT SPOTS IN MEXICO

  • This is what brings expats to Mazatlan, Mexico
  • Exactly how to get to cool upriver waterfall in Yelapa
  • Useful Mexico City travel guide for savvy travelers
  • 5 great reasons why Mahahual is better than Tulum
  • Playa Balandra: Magical beach near La Paz, Mexico
  • What makes Zihuatanejo stand out as a unique place

LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES

  • Boracay Island in the Philippines
  • 10 reasons to love Filipino people and the Philippines
  • Extraordinary trip to Gigantes islands
  • Negros Oriental for retired budget travelers
  • Bohol Island, Philippines: Hot spots to visit
  • Bohol Island away from tourists

A FEW ADVENTURES

  • Challenging hike to see the Fuego volcano erupt
  • 7 Incredible waterfalls, thrilling cliff jumps in Bali
  • Adventurous waterfall jumps in the Philippines
  • Perfect dive spot on Panay Island
  • Bangkok to Hua Hin by bus in COVID era
  • Giant clams dazzle at Sunken Cemetery, Camiguin Isle
  • Ati tribe in upper village has power in Malay, Aklan!
  • Ati water pump project is HUGE success!
  • Shared wealth in the Ati world
  • A fantastic swim with whale sharks in La Paz

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