I still remember the first thing Alissa and I did after we purchased our plane tickets for our first big international trip to the Philippines in 2008. We went to the local bookstore and bought...
Read More →Time flies when you’re having fun This common phrase is unfortunately not always a good one to hear, especially after you’ve shelled out thousands on an exotic getaway. When you decide to spend a summer...
Read More →Who are the difference makers in Cambodia? I’ll give you a hint: It isn’t us. Voluntourism Alissa and I have been in Cambodia for the last two weeks, spending a good amount of time with...
Read More →FOR SALE: Spoon. Good condition. Asking price: $600,000,000 USD. No, this is not a joke. This is a true story, a developing story, and I need your help to figure out what to do next:...
Read More →Mandalay to Hsipaw Our second week in Myanmar has us exploring the Northern Shan State of this beautiful country. After a couple of days in Mandalay, we have now found ourselves on another train, headed...
Read More →Bagan, Myanmar has one of the most unique landscapes in the world – over 2,000 ancient temples, pagodas, and shrines scattered over an area of 16 square miles. Built in the 11th and 12th centuries, they...
Read More →I have been a huge fan of city biking ever since I started bike commuting in one of the most bike-friendly cities in the US. Bike tours are my favorite way to see a new...
Read More →There were a lot of unknowns when we left three months ago, including our condo not being rented. However, in mid-April, we were able to lease our condo to two young professionals in Minneapolis. Leaving...
Read More →A Vegas pool for every occasion During my extended travels, I have a few rules that I set with one goal in mind: SAVE MONEY. One of those rules is that I don’t gamble. When...
Read More →It’s snowing right now in our hometown of Minneapolis… in April. And tomorrow the forecast is freezing rain. There are hundreds of people all over that city saying things like “Why do we live here?...
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