Budget for Our Open-Ended Trip 1
Ok, so we’ve finally decided to move abroad to another country. So far we have an idea when we’re going to leave and would like to be gone long enough… Read More »
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Quick Currency Conversions To Do In Your Head 3
That costs 10,000 what?! How many dollars is that? Converting between different currencies while traveling can be tricky business in a busy street market unless you have a plan. Thankfully, a… Read More »
Tupiza, Bolivia – The Jumping Off Point 6
We finally made it to Bolivia! Rejuvenated from our search for US dollars to leave Argentina, we were anxious to see what Bolivia had to offer to us. We found… Read More »
6 Tips to Avoid Tourist Scams 10
Let’s face it, as a tourist, we’re the target of every trick in the book. These people spend years perfecting their scam tactics. There’s no way to completely avoid every scam… Read More »
Reflections on 1 Year of Living Abroad and Traveling 15
My wife and I just passed our one year milestone of leaving our life in San Diego! Woo-Hoo! We thought the first month went by so slowly, then all of… Read More »
The Lima Taxi Scam – And Our Fight Back! 16
We had just arrived at the Lima airport from Arequipa. We were nearing the end or our 2 weeks in Peru and had taken a flight from Arequipa to Lima since the… Read More »
8 Tips to Save Money Before Your Big Trip 2
With the high cost of living, how can you ever save enough money to travel for longer than a few weeks, or to another country? Read our 8 easy tips to… Read More »
6 Tips to Save Money While Traveling 3
It is just as important to save money while traveling as it is to save before you leave. Every dollar you save while you travel is another dollar you’ll have at the… Read More »
Tips for Hiding Money 5
Where do you put all that dough you’ll be carrying when traveling? It’s not something many or us are used to since cash is so scarce these days. Since you’ll be… Read More »