A True Gift to Travelers: The Couchsurfing Community

We both were aware of Couchsurfing for a while now, although we didn’t know too much about it besides its existence and basic function.  However, last summer after we decided to take a trip around the world, we both began to research more about it.  We signed up, got verified and decided to invite some…

10 Lessons Learned One Day in Krabi, Thailand

After a few days of partying and exploring the Phi Phi Islands, we hopped on the ferry with the rest of the backpackers en route to Krabi.  Krabi town is very small itself but is a popular spot to slow down for a few days.  It’s also convenient to stay here and visit the nearby…

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Airline Miles, A Key to RTW Travel

I will preface this by saying I am a very responsible person when it comes to money.  I pay all credit card bills in full each month and have not paid a penny in interest due to carrying a credit card balance since 2009.  I paid off about $60,000 in student loans within 5 years…

How To Handle Travel Vaccinations

If you are planning a RTW trip (Round-the-World), this is probably one of the aspects of research which you look forward to the least.  I know that was definitely the case for myself.  There is so much conflicting information out there, and much of it is up to debate, personal preference, or simply as Dirty…

The Day We Chose Freedom

July 4th is recognized as the day America declared its Independence.  The date represents freedom, which can be described as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  In 1776, the founding fathers of America gathered to sign a document that would change the course of all human lives forever.  The likes of Franklin, Jefferson and…