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Eating in Mexico’s Beach Towns in Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit

Which Affordable Mexican Beach Town This Time? As winter travelers, each year we look for a new and interesting location to visit and explore. We like a long stay, where we can live like locals while still enjoying some holiday experiences, all on our meager budget!...

How to Turn an Overbooked Flight into a Money-Saving Opportunity

Did you know that over 103,000 flights are canceled each year, and sometimes many more? Airline travel can be a hassle, and few things are more frustrating than realizing your flight has been overbooked. But what if I told you that being bumped from your flight could...

Top Four Tropical Travel Essentials

Keep us traveling and blogging! Purchasing our hand picked products through links on this site earn Neil and Laurie a commission at no cost to you. We appreciate your support. Breezes blowing through the palm trees, the gentle roar of ocean waves on golden beaches,...

Feasting on Heavenly Ramen Noodles in Tokyo, Japan

While our six month house sit in Australia led to some unexpected southeast Asia travel, we never imagined we would get to spend six days visiting Tokyo, Japan! The time consuming search for a cheap airfare to get us from Bangkok to Boston was well worth the effort....

Safe in the Sun: How to Enjoy Outdoor Activities Without Risking Sunburn and Skin Cancer

It took a lovely day spent on Phra Ae beach in Thailand to hammer home how dangerous the sun can be if we are not careful. For a few dollars, we rented two lounge chairs and an umbrella. We stayed under the umbrella and slathered on the sunblock. But after several...

Is Travel to Japan Safe and Free From Radiation Exposure?

The Japanese Fukushima radiation disaster began on 11 March 2011, many years ago. Even after all this time, there are still people concerned about traveling to Tokyo and other parts of Japan because they fear radiation exposure from Japan’s nuclear disaster. This...

Ten Things to Know Before Traveling to Ubud

1. Ubud has been discovered The world has found Ubud. In the last twenty-five years, Ubud has gone from a quiet mountain town to an international destination. Where once there were only humble shops, local warungs and traditional accommodations, now these exist...

Visiting La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is a 70 acre wonderland located in Vara Blanca, Alajuela, Costa Rica. It has over 3.5 kilometers of walking trails and 10 animal exhibit areas to enjoy. We visited on an overcast day in November 2014. La paz waterfall Costa Rica map The...

Ceviche Costa Rican Style

The Secret Ingredient in Ceviche in Costa Rica. Do you want to know the secret ingredient that makes ceviche in Costa Rica so delicious? Then this article is for you. However, you should know that we don’t put this ingredient in our ceviche anymore. You’ll...

Five Travel Tips for Packing Light

Keep us traveling and blogging! Purchasing our hand picked products through links on this site earn Neil and Laurie a commission at no cost to you. We appreciate your support. I am not known for packing light. I have so many items that I must have with me. I have to...

Best House Sitting Sites for House Sitters

In our travels, many of the folks we meet have not heard of house-sitting. They immediately see the benefits and want to learn more. House sitting is a great way to stay in nice homes for little or no cost. Once you decide that you would like to be a house sitter, you...

Unique Costa Rican Tour at El Toledo Coffee Farm

The El Toledo Permaculture Coffee Farm tour was one of the highlights of our visit to Atenas, Costa Rica. Gabriel, one of the owners, gave us a great coffee education, showed us their operation, and explained to us about their farming practices. He used a wooden tray...