Like much of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a very inexpensive country for travelers. The capital city of Kuala Lumpur is a hub for most people visiting the country. You can stay in a guesthouse for under $10 USD per night and eat for even less. Tourist attractions can range in price but are generally … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur
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Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Melbourne
Traveling in Australia is expensive by most standards, so when visiting the cosmopolitan capital of Melbourne, you'll want to do your best to cut costs. It's difficult to avoid if you want to take advantage of the city's best restaurants, bars and hotels, but if you would rather keep your funds … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Melbourne
An Education in Australian Wildlife at Taronga Zoo
Australia is full of unique creatures, most of which are native only to the island nation. They're on their coins and coat of arms and I've been lucky to see many of them in the wild or throughout my travels. But for a well-rounded introduction to exactly what makes Australia a special place for … [Read more...] about An Education in Australian Wildlife at Taronga Zoo
What I Read in 2013
I will admit that I came nowhere close to my reading goals for the year. If you follow me on Goodreads, you'll notice that my progress has been slow. I'm chalking this up to a few things, namely the fact that when I was traveling, I was often driving. My grand total was 17, down a fair bit from … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2013
2013: My Year in Review
When I celebrated a low-key New Years Eve at a friend's house last January, I could never have predicted where I would end up. I didn't know that I would be on the road for over 100 days or that I would be featured in AFAR and National Geographic Travel (twice!). I didn't know I … [Read more...] about 2013: My Year in Review