Mid-year status update for Earth Vagabonds
Travel plans and other tidbits.
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Expense breakdown: April coronavirus quarantine and cost sharing
Lower expenses reflect a roommate, and no actual “travel.”
Extraordinary trip to Gigantes islands
We were the last tourists to leave before the coronavirus changed the world.
A virtual mailbox while traveling in retirement
There are challenges to frequent travel in retirement, such as how to handle U.S. mail. Our solution is to use a virtual mailbox while traveling. “What about your mail?” It’s a question we are sometimes asked when people hear we are continual global wanderers. Indeed, my own mother – who is currently visiting us in …
Moalboal and Simala stops on Cebu Island
Away from crowded Cebu City, you’ll find these beautiful spots.
Is long-term travel for you? Here’s how to test it
This is one easy way to see if you really want to wander the planet.
5 myths of sargassum in the Caribbean, protect your vacation
5 Sargassum myths busted – from green worms, egg-laying parasites and seaweed-free beaches.
How to shortcut proof of onward travel – the legal ways
There are several options for long-term, slow travelers like us.
Awesome 2020 Southeast Asia travel spots without too many tourists (yet)
Skip Ubud, Chiang Mai, Hoi An and other spots with overtourism issues for these less-crowded, authentic alternatives.
Total cost to see rare Komodo dragons
From airfare to accommodations, this is exactly what it cost us to see the wild and famous Komodo dragons.
AirAsia 7 kilo carry-on weight limit tested
AirAsia checked our carry-on weight limit! For the first time in our four years of global wandering, one of our carry-on bags was weighed. It happened at the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia airport (KUL) as we headed to our departure gate for a flight to Bali, Indonesia. To be clear, it wasn’t just us or any …
11+ Things to do in Penang on a budget
Walking tours, hawker centers, avant garde art, out-of-the-way beaches.
Expats in Malaysia: 8 reasons to love this country
Malaysia is affordable, and that’s just the beginning on why we budget slow travelers love this place.
Easy budget travel tips for Athens, Greece
Some ways we saved money on housing, food, transportation, and sightseeing.