We love to travel and explore foreign landscapes, discover new and interesting animals and plants, swim with exotic sea creatures and meet people who are different from us. Writing about our adventures and taking photographs is one of the ways we keep in touch with our family and growing circle of friends and fans.
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Safe in the Sun: How to Enjoy Outdoor Activities Without Risking Sunburn and Skin Cancer
This article explores the dangers of prolonged sun exposure, including statistics on skin cancer, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of sunblock versus rash guard shirts for sun protection. Additionally, the article offers practical tips and strategies for staying safe in the sun and protecting children from sunburn and skin damage.
Is Travel to Japan Safe and Free From Radiation Exposure?
To this day, there are many people concerned about traveling to Tokyo and other parts of Japan because they fear radiation exposure from Japan’s nuclear disaster. Watch this video for the facts.
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Solving The International Power and Plug Dilemma
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. Being modern travelers, we enjoy using electronic devices that make international travel...
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A Trip to the White Temple in Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle
During our two weeks in Chiang Mai it was suggested that we must not miss the Chiang Rai area. So we hired a guide and headed out for the full day of touring that he planned for us…
Visiting the Umbrella Factory in Borsang, Thailand
The entire village of Borsang, Thailand revolves around the making of umbrellas. We had seen umbrellas like these in import stores in America, but never understood how much time and effort goes into their assembly…
Three Things We Love About Bali Restaurants
We have a month to spend in Ubud, Bali and have found the city to be a culinary delight. There are dozens of warungs (small family cafes), as well as many larger, more commercial restaurants. We have discovered many wonderful eateries, both large and small. We are...
Great Eats in Ubud, Bali
Sandra has captured a good slice of Ubud in her lovely photos, while taking you on a culinary journey through town. Although some of the restaurants are a bit above our daily budget (we try to eat in Bali for about five bucks each per meal ), she has located some...
What We Love About Slow Travel
You have probably heard of "slow food", but what about "slow travel"? We are on a journey of seeing the world with the goal of slowly savoring the places we visit. We may not see it all, nor do we visit all the tourist hot spots, but we are immersing ourselves in the...
First Motorbike Ride in the Crazy Traffic of Ubud Bali
Having never traveled in Bali, I was unprepared for the amount of traffic in Ubud, one of the larger cities. The narrow streets are crammed with cars, trucks, and motorbikes of all sizes and description. No one pays much attention to traffic laws and they park in...
The Chronology of a House Sit- Arrival
House sitting assignments have a beginning, middle and end. Each phase has different responsibilities and challenges. Learn how to begin your house sit in the best way.
Mind Boggling Travel Photos From World Travelers
TripAdvisor is showing the winners of their photo contest and the resulting collection of travel photos is outstanding. Dozens of amazing photographs taken in a wide array of exotic destinations to marvel at and enjoy
Visitors to Cambodia Documenting Amazing Art Program
This post from Alissa and Dan at This World Rocks describes a school they visited in Cambodia that really touched my artist's heart! Read about the man who was an orphan himself and now helps the kids at his school to become artists, sell their paintings and go to...
A Few Purchases To Feel At Home While House sitting
I read a lot of other people's travel blogs. Many are youngish backpackers and a few have cleverly posted lists and photos of the things they pack, like Dan and Alissa at thisworldrocks. As long term house sitters in Australia, we had to pack for three seasons of...
How to Get More From Any Trip With Stopovers
Did you know that you can often add a popular city into your flight itinerary, whether it’s a round trip flight or a long-term, round the world trip, for very little additional money (sometimes none at all, and sometimes even less!). This post from BootsnAll has all...
Solving The International Power and Plug Dilemma
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. Being modern travelers, we enjoy using electronic devices that make international travel...
Cordial, My New Favorite Beverage
When we first arrived here in Oz I learned that there is a local beverage that they call cordial (that is pronounced cor-dee-yal), though our English transplants friends call it "squash". This all rolling out of a conversation about "pumpkin", which really means...
Feeding the Little Joeys at Uralla Wildlife Sanctuary
Don’t miss our photos of bottle feeding the adorable little joeys at the URALLA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY. The unique experiences we share will surely warm the heart of any animal lover.
A Guide to Bacon Styles In the US, Australia and the UK
Bacon, that delicious pork product, has many names and many forms. Learn how to find the most delicious bacon or make it yourself!
Ubud the Expat Way: 5 Awesome Experiences Without a Tour Bus
This article from This World Rocks presents the many reasons that Ubud is the cultural capital of Bali and highlights activities that visitors can enjoy on their own. It provides tips on the best places to learn yoga, eat organic, and much more. Read the entire...
Australians Love Their Tea with Bickies and Coffee Too
Since I knew that Australia was originally settled by the British, I assumed that they drank tea there. I have enjoyed a cup of tea with breakfast for many years, so I was looking forward to travelling to Oz and the fun of learning what kind of tea they drink and how...
Top 5 tips to becoming a house sitter
These basic tips are from Trustedhousesitters.com, a web site that we can recommend for both house sitters and homeowners. We especially like how user friendly their web site is. We are enjoying our house sitting adventures. Come join us. You can read the tips here....
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Laurie and Neil gave away or sold 99% of their possessions for a new life as international travelers. They share the secrets of how they turn limited resources into a life of unlimited fun and adventure. Read more
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