(Originally posted 5 December 2016) Wow, we have made 305 days of travelling, and it has gone by in a flash! Here are some of the highlights of the last 100 days (see what we had done so far after 200 days by clicking here): We adjusted well to the highish altitude of Big BearContinue reading “Travelling for over 300 days!”
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200 Days and Going Strong
(Originally posted 24 August 2016) We have now been travelling for 200 days. What a privilege! We have done and seen some fantastic things. Some of the standout memories would include visits we have had from family on the trip, as well as meeting up with friends from back home who are currently living abroad.Continue reading “200 Days and Going Strong”
Essential Items for Long-term Travellers
(Originally posted 29 June 2016) Lauren’s mother recently visited us about six months into our one-year trip and asked us what items we have not used; and what items we have found to be essential. She was with us in Johannesburg when we left for this trip and saw us straining under the weight ofContinue reading “Essential Items for Long-term Travellers”
The first 100 days
(Originally posted 14 May 2016) One hundred days have passed in a flash. It feels like we have been planning this round-the-world trip for so long, and now the time is rushing by. Here is a snapshot of what we have done so far: Number of Countries 6 Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, India, Nepal, and Italy (excludes countries whereContinue reading “The first 100 days”
Cash is King
(Originally posted 13 February 2016) In Hanoi, there were ATMs around every corner. This gave us the impression that we would be able to draw cash more easily than originally anticipated. In general, we also have enough cash on hand to get by as we draw the maximum daily allowance each time withdraw, but whenContinue reading “Cash is King”
Lessons learnt when preparing for our travels
(Originally posted 1 January 2016) We learnt a few fun and a few tough lessons while preparing for our 2016 round-the-world trip. We’re sure the lessons will keep coming but here are six important lessons we recently learned. 1. Admin never goes away A long-term vacation is a dream for most. You unrealistically also tend toContinue reading “Lessons learnt when preparing for our travels”
Ready for a little admin hell?
(Originally posted 22 December 2015) When escaping from normal life to become a traveller, you are excited to move away from the day-to-day drudge and are now entering a care-free existence. Then reality strikes in the form of visa applications. It can be enough to dampen any travel plans, especially for South African passport holdersContinue reading “Ready for a little admin hell?”
Let’s start here – Vietnam
(Originally posted 6 December 2015) The great travel plan has been a little vague, and intentionally so. We want to have some level of spontaneity on our travels, but flights still need to be booked, and visas still need to be secured (As South Africans, there are very few places we can visit that don’t require visas,Continue reading “Let’s start here – Vietnam”
Baggage – the emotional kind
(Originally posted 29 November 2015) The last six weeks have been a whirlwind of change in our lives. We have packed up our previous life by selling our house and are in a somewhat no man’s land state. Our new adventure is yet to begin and so much still needs to happen, including the ever-looming goodbyes. OurContinue reading “Baggage – the emotional kind”
Five steps to not lose your mind when packing up your home
(Originally posted 2 November 2015) When you plan to travel for a couple of months, you begin your preparations months in advance. Part of our groundwork was to do some maintenance on the house and put it on the market. We anticipated that the sale would take about three months if everything went smoothly. OurContinue reading “Five steps to not lose your mind when packing up your home”