Simple Vietnam Visa on Arrival for Travelers 3
No trip to southeast Asia would be complete without spending a few weeks in the beautiful country of Vietnam. It’s an easy country to travel in, but requires an pre-approved visa before… Read More »
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Arriving at the Bangkok Airport and Getting to the City
After 19 hours in the air from Chicago to Thailand we had truly traveled half-way around the world. The time was 12 hours different, and we didn’t know when to be awake or… Read More »
How to Extend Your Tourist Visa at New Immigration Office Location in Chiang Mai, Thailand 22
Renewing a tourist visa in Thailand is everyone’s favorite pastime, and there always seems to be new rules for playing the game… In the latest one, they moved the immigration office in… Read More »
ATMs in Villazón, Bolivia Border Crossing 4
As Americans, we were in a bind when we crossed from Argentina to Bolivia at the La Quiaca/Villazón border crossing. We had to pay the $135 visa fee per person… Read More »
5 Tips to Renew Your Visa in Costa Rica 3
3 months is a really short time to experience all the awesomeness of Costa Rica. We’re cheering you on if you can push pause on your life for a few months… Read More »
How to Cross the Border Between Costa Rica & Nicaragua 11
We have a habit of crossing the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua at Peñas Blancas/Sapoa. It can be a little confusing and overwhelming, so we came up with a step-by-step detailed… Read More »
Stress Free Arrival to the San Jose, Costa Rica Airport 23
You’ve started off on your beautiful vacation. You’ve made all the preparations to leave for a week, or a month, and are ready to enjoy some peaceful paradise in Costa… Read More »
Chile – Our Complete 4 Week Itinerary 20
Chile was the start of our trip around South America – a real jumping-off point into the unknown for us. How did we plan for it? Months and months of… Read More »
Border Crossings and Fees 2
One of the most difficult things we encounter while traveling are border crossings and fees. They cause so much confusion and stress because the rules aren’t always clear and you’re at… Read More »