“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” -- Saint Augustine // With weeks of planning and hours spent considering and reconsidering what to bring on my 3-month trip, how is it that I still was scrambling up until the last-minute before leaving for my trip, such that I almost missed my train that would get me to the airport on time? The short answer is, that is a great question. And the relevant advice I can pass along, is that if you are traveling for multiple … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
August 30, 2013 2 Comments
August 27, 2013 Leave a Comment
6 tips to avoid jet lag during travel
"Usually, jet lag is not this big of an issue for me. I'm not sure why I'm so disoriented this time. It could be due to the amount of chocolate and french fries I've eaten in the last two and a half weeks." -- April Winchell // I'm currently at the Narita airport just outside of Tokyo, with a short layover before boarding my flight to Singapore. In case I haven't yet mentioned, I'll be doing some project work for my current employer while in Singapore, which starts tomorrow morning. I'll … [Read more...]
August 18, 2013 2 Comments
An intentional approach to multi-month traveling
"A simple practice of intentionality: When I do it, my life is different. More purposeful, more consciously lived, more content with any action" -- Leo Babauta // I plan to be intentional in my travel experience. That does not mean that I will figure out everything about my trip and itinerary in advance. In fact as I write this, all I know for sure in terms of a trip itinerary is that I depart the USA in late August and fly into Singapore, and leave from Bangkok for home in late … [Read more...]
August 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
6 shots and 100 pills to healthy living overseas
This morning I got my 6th and last shot needed for my upcoming trip to Southeast Asia. In total, I needed to get a TDAP shot (which you apparently are supposed to update every 5-10 years), a 3-series shot for rabies, and a 2-series shot for Japanese encephalitis. The shots have not been painful, but given my prior experiences traveling I did not expect to need many more vaccinations. I was wrong. On top of that, I have 100 anti-malarial pills as well as other medications to, amongst others, … [Read more...]
August 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
How to pick the right electronics for an extended international trip
When you are traveling with the intent to learn something about yourself, the question of what electronics to bring becomes very important. Electronics can provide a lot of things to support you in your trip. For me it has been helpful to think about what I am trying to accomplish with these devices, and then back into what devices to bring, since some devices can serve different roles. For interest an iphone can be a e-reader, video and photo camera, GPS, phone, blogging device (albeit with … [Read more...]
August 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
3 key elements to set yourself up for a life-changing travel experience
“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru // I think if you are craving adventure and travel, and want to get said adventure and travel on the cheap, then Southeast Asia is the place to go to. Travel isn’t new to me – I’ve journeyed throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. I’ve climbed mountains in Patagonia, hiked the … [Read more...]
August 2, 2013 4 Comments
Why I am blogging my 3-month Southeast Asia trip
“Not all those who wander are lost” -- J.R.R. Tolkien // Since college I have wanted to travel abroad for an extended period of time, and have recently decided to take a trip to Southeast Asia for 3 months. I’ll be blogging along my journey for a number of reasons: To share what I learn during my travels with friends, family, and the world To remain self-accountable to living in the moment and getting the most out of my travel and life experiences To help people contemplating a … [Read more...]
