We have spent many hours travel section browsing, reading, researching, map plotting, and spreadsheet making. As strategic of planners as we typically are, we don’t really want a firm plan for this trip. There are logistics that require some planning (visas, immunizations, onward travel requirements to enter certain countries), but we have decided to remain […]
For several years the idea of traveling the globe has been planted in our minds. We’ve talked about it on and off, dreaming of all the possibilities. Finally, the right time has arrived for us to change the course of our careers and lifestyle and take a leap of faith. This decision is partially motivated […]
Here is a list of all the pre-trip topics that dealt with before embarking on our entended period of travel. Its filled with all that logistical stuff that sends most people to sleep. None the less, it is a necessary evil and we can’t stress how truly important it is to get your ducks in […]
Sparkly Travel Clinic vs. Health Department If you know us, you know we like a deal. Especially when the outcomes of various options are essentially the same value with perhaps less sparkle. In this case- we did not follow that logic (100% Alison’s fault). I know it sounds ridiculous considering what we are about to […]
We have been fortunate to be able to save enough to fund ourselves for a period of extended travel and feel comfortable that we will eventually be able to make arrangements to transition back to life in America. We will be keeping costs as low as possible. We plan to stay in hostels, backpacker hotels, […]
