After going through two motorcycle batteries and having the experience of having to push-start a fully loaded bike on several occasions, I have learned to never skimp in this department. A gel battery is a lot better than your standard … read more
Are you a money whiz or a financial statistic in the making. How do you survive without working? How can you afford to travel for such a long period and no job? Common questions I’m asked on the road. Traveling …
Today I just feel like venting… Seeing people getting ripped off by money hungry peddlers who are just out to make a buck are one of the things I can’t stand. On a recent trip to the USA, I was …
I meet a lot of people during my travels and many times people are curious to know things about me. I get asked most often questions like: Where are you from? Where do you live? What do you do? Everyone …
This is a very brief version of the history behind this day, “Cinco de Mayo”. It is a holiday mainly celebrated in Mexico and the southern states of U.S.A. such as California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, which at one …
Thinking of buying Real Estate in a foreign country? Think again… I see this happen over and over again. A newbie traveler takes a vacation for the first time to a foreign country, falls in love with the place and …
I had already been warned about Venezuela but I never thought it was going to happen to me… I was looking at some pictures the other day and came across this one from January 2014 that reminded me of …
No visa requirements for U.S. Citizens entering Argentina. Just a Reciprocal Fee prior to allowing entry to their country. O.K. I get it, the U.S. Immigration Service charges foreigners $160.00 to apply for a visa in order to enter the …
This wonder of the world happens to be the most expensive to get to once you arrive at the airport. So if you are looking to save your PESOS, (soles in this case) read on. A. Bus from Cuzco to …
When you are arranging a budget-friendly holiday, it is possible to cut costs on several traveling expenses and surely figure out methods to spend less on foods as well as amusement. The hardest part of saving is on accommodations. When …
Traveling is a lot of fun, especially when you can get over the language issue that is quite common with some travelers. This is one problem many people fear and keep them from going anywhere other than to same language …
Getting a vehicle across a border with minimal headaches As I pack getting ready for the next country I cannot help but to get a bit nervous. It’s not a bad thing necessarily; I just get a little anxious as …
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Find the cash to stay on the road So, you don`t have several thousands of dollars sitting in the bank, you don`t have rich relatives who will fork out the bill for your dreams of an RTW trip and that …
Thinking of places to spend your golden years? A friend of mine recently asked the very common question I get asked several times per month. Which are the best retirement countries? Well, she inquired about several places including Mexico, Costa …
Saving money for your long awaited journey… Saving money has always been in my mind and those who know me well certainly know this to be very true. Besides, why would anyone want to pay more for the same product …
