To summarize my experience in Vietnam on motorbike is really hard. The experience is not made up of just one or two simply expressed stories. Instead it is made up of a bunch of little experiences, each evoking a different emotion. It is because of the varied nature of these little experiences that I feel […]
Assorted Adventures in Vietnam Read More »
I’ve been in Vietnam for three days. In the past three days I’ve driven about 270 kilometers on a motorbike. I’ve slept in three different hotels. I’ve learned to say about three Vietnamese words. (Vietnamese is so hard!) I’ve had so much fun! Martin’s friend from high school, Coy, visits Vietnam every year for a few
Vietnam from a Motorbike (or Forcing Myself to Change Gears) Read More »
After weeks of stagnation, things are moving and shaking around here. Oh man, I needed to stay still these past 7 weeks! Catching a cold and hurting my foot while in Sydney were loud and clear signs that my body needed a rest. Also while in Sydney, I spontaneously bought the book You Are Here
On the Move to Vietnam Read More »
When I hit the road in July 2014, I had aspirations of being a nomad, wandering the earth, discovering new places, people, cultures, and food along the way. I knew it would be hard. I also thought it would be fun. In traveling for nearly 1.5 years now, I have wandered the earth. I have
What does it mean to be location independent? Read More »
Looking back at my travels this past year, I’m flabbergasted that I’ve been on the road this long. When Martin and I first left our Minneapolis home July 2014, we had hoped to travel for a year. It’s been nearly 1.5 years now. In 2015, I visited 11 countries. I spent the night in 90
Travel Adventures in 2015: A Retrospective Read More »
As much as I hate to admit it, it is holiday season. Even in Australia, Christmas music is playing everywhere. In fact, last night the dreadful sound snuck from the nearby carnival into my kitchen through the open window. I was not pleased. Fortunately, Sydney beaches provide the perfect antidepressant for the holidays. The sun, the
Sydney Beaches: A Natural Antidepressant Read More »
We only had a few hours to make plans for our visit to Sydney, but after 16 months of travel, I was starting to get the hang of arriving in a new city with very limited information. We arrived with a place to stay for the first few nights, an idea of how to get
Why I Never Want to Leave Sydney Read More »
We arrived in the dark after a 14 hour bus ride. The streets smelled like night jasmine, but it wasn’t until the morning that I discovered our tree-lined streets were dripping with purple flowers. I guess dreams really do come true. Surrounded by parks, the 4.1 square mile (10.5 square km) city of Adelaide is more
But Why Would Anyone Go to Adelaide? Read More »
Two days ago, the cool wind flew through my hair while the warm sun shone on my face. The ferry to Mornington Peninsula rocked in the tumultuous water. Martin wandered the boat, taking in everything. It was a glorious day. We had started with getting some coffee and exploring the boutique shops in the posh
Australian Quaint Beach Towns Read More »
We’ve been having a good time hanging out in Australia so far. Melbourne (pronounced MEL-bin) is the largest city in the area, but we are staying in Ocean Grove, a small beach town two hours via public transportation from Melbourne. It’s a quiet town, and we enjoy walking into downtown or along the beach. A
Phillip Island Adventures and More Read More »