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• A Trip to a Zimbabwean Hospital

  

  I've been to clinics a couple of times on this trip: for my broken ribs in Ecuador and my split scalp in Brazil to name a few. The experiences there were more o... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Riverboarding Experience on the Zambezi in Africa

  

  Before I went to sign up for white water rafting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe I had never heard of riverboarding (or hydrospeed as it is known as in Europe),... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Last Minute Pre-Trip Headaches and Tying Up Loose Ends

  

  As my departure date draws near, I am in a rush to tie up all loose ends. Since the to-do list is quite long, it has caused a considerable amount of stress. In... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Living the Dream’s Top 20 Posts in 8 Years of Blogging

  

  Hey there! Are you looking for some awesome travel tips, advice, destination, and lifestyle design content? We know that navigating our 700+ posts on Living... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Pre-Trip Costs for One Year of Travel

  

  After getting my vaccinations, and purchasing all my travel gear, insurance as well as permits, I've decided to tally the cost of my trip and was surprised by... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Visualization of Why a Focused Niche is Important for SEO

  

  There is a lot of talk in the blogging circuit on finding your niche, and there are any number of analyses out there as to why niche building is important. We... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A One Week Trip to Prepare for One Year of Travel

  

  I have a confession to make. Despite being a travel blogger, I've never stayed at a hostel before. There, I said it! Despite all the research I've done, I know... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Pre-Trip Shots for Canadians

  

  Karen and I just finished getting all our vaccinations done prior to going on my one year trip. The entire process has been confusing, because we wanted to be... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• I’m So Hungry I Could Eat a Wildebeest – Literally

  

  I am one of the pickiest eaters I know. In fact, I am the pickiest. I lost over ten pounds in the first month of travel alone because I was afraid to eat the... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2016 DESTINATIONS

• Falling in Love with Africa’s Adventure Activities

  

  After my first disappointing safari in South Africa, I was ready to get to the reasons I went to Africa in the first place: adventure activities and experiencin... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Our Blogging Secrets Revealed – Everything We Do to Grow Our Blogs

  

  One of the things I hate the most about people who unveil blogging secrets is that more often than not what they are doing is not a secret and is instead what... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How to Get Amazing Cruise Ship Deals

  

  After spending months and months on the road, chances are, you would like to take a break at some point to do some serious relaxing. I know I do. Have you ever... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• My First Safari in Africa Was Disappointing

  

  I didn't go to Africa to see the animals. This fact seems to surprise a lot of people who think the only things worth seeing on the continent are the Big 5,... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Tips and Advice for Planning a Trip on Iceland’s Ring Road

  

  When it comes to exploring Iceland, you would think that driving around the Ring Road would be a simple thing to plan. The country is an island, the Ring Road i... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Three Day Guide to the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky

  

  The bourbon trail in Kentucky is a pilgrimage spot for those who love this amazing spirit. Being bourbon lovers ourselves, we finally got the chance to visit th... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Best Meals We Ate in Iceland

  

  Iceland is full of culinary gems and surprises, with a more dynamic and diverse food scene than we ever expected. From lunch in a greenhouse to our favorite... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Income and Traffic Report #19 – July 2016

  

  Welcome to the 19th entry in our monthly income and traffic report! In this series we share our traffic, earning, and spending figures each month so you can... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How Canadians Can Get a Free Room Upgrades When Staying at Hotels

  

  Picture this: you are checking in your hotel when suddenly, the front desk staff tells you, "Congratulations, you've just been upgraded!" How awesome is that?... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Power of Asking and the Quest for 1,000,000 Social Shares

  

  There is a myth in blogging that if you do everything right your site will become a success over time. In fact, this is a popular belief with just about... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Obstacles in Preparing for a Long-Term Trip

  

  Who knew preparing for a round the world trip can be so overwhelming! As I continue to work full time to save up, I am also busy trying to build up my own trave... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2016 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL