Is a cheap world cruise actually possible? That’s the question we asked ourselves. So we thoroughly investigated this seemingly unlikely potential, as we planned a trip entirely around the world without flights. Over the past five years of our nonstop travels around the world, we make concerted efforts to pursue […]
Travel Guides & Tips
The 15 Best Day Trips from Merida Mexico in the Yucatan
This travel guide about Best Merida Day Trips was originally written in March 2016 and is continually updated, most recently in August 2018, following our latest visit to the Yucatan. One of Merida’s greatest attributes is its centralized location in the Yucatan, which is why we list “getting out” as […]
How to Get Cheap Drinks on a Cruise Ship
This article with tips on How to Get Cheap Drinks on a Cruise Ship was first published in June 2014 and is continually updated, most recently in July 2018. We always love a good drink while cruising. But as cocktails now average about $10 per drink on cruises, those poolside […]
10 Secrets on How to Get a Free Balcony Upgrade on a Cruise
This article on How to Get a Free Balcony Upgrade on a Cruise was originally written November 2015 and last updated July 2018. Balcony staterooms sure are nice. You gotta love those mesmerizing ocean swells, the warm sea breeze, those beautiful island vistas on the horizon, the occasional seagull flying by, […]
How to Visit Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
This post about Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve was initially written in February 2014 and last updated July 2018. Known for its complex environment, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is a unique natural attraction to visit in Mexico. From the thick Yucatan jungle, freshwater marshes extend out through lagoons and even […]
How to Have an Awesome Yet Cheap Oktoberfest on a Budget
🍺 This Guide to Oktoberfest on a Budget was initially written in 2016 and is now updated each year with the latest Oktoberfest prices and information, most recently updated July 2018, in advance of Oktoberfest 2018! 🍺 Oktoberfest is one of those quintessential travel experiences for anyone who enjoys a beer […]
Travel Tales & Updates
A Midsummer’s Travel Update
Greetings from Pátzcuaro, Mexico! Grab a cup of coffee for this one. We’ve got a lot to catch up on! Is it really the middle of summer already? I feel like it was just a few short months ago we were tromping around in the enduring snow of the Swiss Alps. […]
Spring 2018 Travel Update and What’s Next!
Greetings from Turin, Italy! It’s been a little while since our last travel update, or any blog post for that matter. But we’re back here to discuss our latest travel decisions, announce how we’re completing our flightless round-the-world trip, talk about where we want to take this blog, and ultimately […]
Top 15 Worst Travel Moments from 2017
During the past four years of travel, each year we have the tradition of documenting our worst travel moments. Looking back at these laughable and scary moments is always a fun post for us to write. You can find previous entries archived here: Worst travel moments 2014 Worst travel moments […]
Year #4 Travel Update from Roaming Around the World
Our fifth year of roaming around the world starts now! It was only supposed to be a one year trip. So it’s almost hard for us to believe that we’ve been traveling non-stop for the past four years now. Yet here we are in 2018, now 65 countries later, in […]
Cruising Through Glacier Bay National Park Alaska: A Photo Essay
Cruising through the rugged wilderness of Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park was one of the most photogenic experiences we’ve had all year. The day in October that we traveled through the scenic waters will go down as a highlight in all of our travels around the world. Slowly entering the […]