Medical tourism: post-breast cancer checkups
My experience was positive at a private hospital in Malaysia.
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My experience was positive at a private hospital in Malaysia.
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What happened in a cave temple during a Hindu ceremony.
Something special happened at Batu Caves Read More »
A breakdown of five spending categories.
Price check: 3 days in Singapore vs. 7 days in Malacca City Read More »
Some of the different dishes we’ve tried in Southeast Asia so far, and what they cost.
Malaysian food, prices for the retired budget traveler Read More »
First impression of Malaysia: we are going to like it here.
From Singapore to Malaysia Read More »
Expanding our world, one experience at a time.
Singapore: getting there on Scoot, getting around on Grab Read More »
Street smarts did not spare us.
Pickpocket group strikes us in Athens Read More »
Some ways we saved money on housing, food, transportation, and sightseeing.
Easy budget travel tips for Athens, Greece Read More »
Ellen shares a personal letter written to her family.
Volunteering to help refugees at Camp Eleonas in Greece with Project Elea Read More »
See our budget and our Airbnb rental in this European hot spot.
Budget breakdown: what we spent to live in Lisbon, Portugal, for a month Read More »
Tributes to gods highlight this site.
Impressive Greek ruins at Corinth with an early Christian message Read More »
Don’t overlook this beautiful Ionian island destination!
Beautiful Greece: Lefkada Island on a budget Read More »
A page from my travel diary.
Our memorable time around Corfu Island in Greece Read More »
A friend and fellow traveler died of breast cancer.
Rest in Peace, Jodi Cullen Read More »
I would come back to this country in a heartbeat.
Travel notes: Albania and Saranda Read More »
Our 6.5 hour journey cost $14; the experience was priceless.
Fun furgon travel in Albania from Tirana to Saranda Read More »
Much to learn from the BUNK’ART museum in Tirana, Albania.
Inside the madness of an atomic war bunker Read More »
Authentic and friendly, this city was a great stop on our retired budget travel tour.
Tirana is delightful nearly 30 years after communism Read More »
Our excellent experience on an old bus from Kotor to Tirana.
Interesting ride on the bus from Montenegro to Albania Read More »