This is a guest post by long time contributor, Teh Chin Liang. When I tell people I am going on a long solo trip, often eyebrows are raised followed by a barrage of questions such as: ‘are you out of your mind?’ – ‘what are you going to do being alone in a foreign country?’ – ‘won’t you feel lonely?’ – ‘are you sure it is going to be safe for … [Read more...]

This is a guest post from our friend Charlie Conley. Love to travel but are on a very tight budget? Consider a fiscally responsible road trip within 200 miles of your home. By limiting your miles, you also limit the wear and tear on your vehicle. Breakdowns can be very costly. Buy in bulk - stock up prior to your trip so that you are self … [Read more...]

This post is from guest author, Teh Chin Liang I would like to thank the author, Danny Flood, for giving me a free copy of this book. As a person living paycheck to paycheck, an escape to a paradise island always sounds like a rare luxury to temporarily put the 9 to 5 grind behind. But imagine, what if we could own an island that would seem … [Read more...]

Death Valley has long been my favorite park in the lower 48 states. I've been going for years. I love the remoteness. I love the size. I love heat. I love the stark landscape. The largest park in the lower 48 states, Death Valley offers a variety of outdoor attractions. Some of our highlights are the following: Eureka Sand … [Read more...]

Taking a road trip across the United States in 2020 is a lesson in patience and having the ability to roll with the punches. I began my trip in California and made it as far as Detroit Michigan. Other then two nights over a span of about 4 weeks that I spent in motels, I was car camping. I drive a vehicle in which the back seat can be lowered … [Read more...]

Over the years I've spent parts of many summers and intermittent trips up to what we affectionately call the lake. The crown jewel of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe is one of the highest largest lakes in the state - topping out at over 6,200 feet above sea level. The title, the crown jewel is appropriate - as during clear days the lake … [Read more...]