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• First Impressions of Cambodia

  

  Dust.Dust that coats your eyelids, lips, arms, the space between your toes. Dust that drives visitors and locals alike to wrap scarves around their faces and... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• How We Escaped a Visa Scam at the Thailand/Cambodia Border

  There’s no shortage of information out there about avoiding visa scams when crossing the border into Cambodia from Thailand. Head straight to the border, make... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• What It Costs to Travel in Thailand

  

  Curious about what it’s cost us to travel in Thailand? The south was fantastic, but a little pricey. Bangkok was much easier on the wallet. Check it... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Playing Tourist in Bangkok

  

  A photo essay from a day outWe happened across this old fort and building while hunting for Phra Athit pier. Then found a new perspective out on the water. Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• An Unplanned Trip to a Bangkok Hospital

  When we first stepped into our little room at Bangkok’s Rainbow Hostel, one thing jumped out at me.“That ceiling fan is really low,” I said. “Watch out for it. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Sensory Overload + Silly Signs in Bangkok

  

  After about 16 hours in various minivans and an overnight bus, we landed in the madness that is Bangkok.(FYI, the difference between buses and trains is stark.... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Random Asian Travel Observations to Date

  

  One thing that one of our last couchsurfing visitors remarked upon was the fact that the clouds in New Zealand looked different. You know what? It’s true. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Things We Loved in Koh Lanta

  

  If you ever find yourself on Koh Lanta, you’ll see and hear plenty about a ‘four islands’ tour. You should probably book yourself a spot on one. Trust me. We se... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Koh Lanta: A Storm, a Power Cut, a Lot of Tuktuk Rides

  

  Some cheery apartments in Phra Ae BeachWhen it started to drizzle one afternoon in Lanta, we welcomed the rain. It cooled the air a little, and made walking... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Koh Lanta: Kicking It on the Beachfront

  

  How did we end up at a luxury beachfront resort on Koh Lanta?Well, we winged it basically all the way from Malaysia. We booked our sleeper train tickets on the... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• What’s Killing Our Travel Budget

  I’d hoped to be spending a lot less per day right now (like $50 or under a day). But a couple of things are making this difficult:The heatI’m loving the fact... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Kuala Lumpur: Recollections and Reconnections

  

  I definitely knew we weren’t in Kansas/Auckland any more when I was woken by the early morning Muslim prayer call.A heady mix of the familiar and the new would... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• A Quick Hi from the Road

  

  Why hello there!Things have been a little nuts over the past few days. We’re in Kuala Lumpur and will be until at least tomorrow.Consider this a wee check-in... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Leaving on a Jet Plane

  I honestly don’t think this is going to feel real for some time yet.I guess that’s what happens when you embark on something you’ve never done before, and thus... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Bullshit-free Bride: Post Wedding Thoughts

  Imagine pretty photos here. I’m restricted to mobile devices at the moment, so typing is tough enough, and doing anything with pictures nigh on impossible…I wan... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Bullshit-free Bride: Thinking out Loud

  When I was younger, I couldn’t imagine ever getting married. I was adamant I was going to be a spinster all my life – a word that didn’t yet have the... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Bullshit-free Bride: Budget Breakdown

  

  By: julian wyleglyI’m not going to have a final total for a few more days (heck, probably not until the day itself), but now is probably as good a time as any t... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Funding Our RTW Trip

  

  I know a lot of you have been waiting patiently for this long-expected post! Here it is.Travel on a budgetTravel on a budget often involves housesitting, a... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Leggings and Freecycle)

  

  You know something? This is likely to be my last Link Love post for awhile. Next weekend will be full to the brim wedding stuff, and we’ll be hitting the road... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Guest Post: Bullshit Free Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

  Seeing as I’m currently in that last stretch before the wedding and struggling to hold onto the “no bullshit” mantra, today’s guest post is a timely breath of... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL