Budget Travel – Low-Waste – Adventure – Minimalism – Everything but 9-5
If you are headed to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that “Jesus Statue” is probably on your “must see” attractions list. What not many people know is that Christ the Redeemer can be a quick (less than an hour) trip, OR you can turn it into a full fledged hiking adventure. Obviously, that’s how I chose […]
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I have found that international flights out of Amman, Jordan usually happen extremely late at night / early morning. So my 0300 flight was no surprise. Since I didn’t want to waste a day of exploring, I decided to book a tour the day before. I found the “Private Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Dead Sea […]
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I booked the “Private Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Dead Sea Tour from Amman with Lunch” on the website Viator. This means that my experience at the Dead Sea was actually just a stop instead of a trip by itself. These tips on what to expect, however, will help anyone who plans to visit the Dead […]
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I have spent about a year of my life in Jordan, but nothing scares me more than the driving. Even walking around and crossing the streets can be dangerous if you don’t know what to look for. Here I have written my most annoying useful tips on surviving driving in Jordan. There are lanes, but […]
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When I think of coffee shops, I think of early mornings and getting a caffeine kick to start the day. Well, it doesn’t quite work that way in Reykjavik. The earliest most shops open is 0800, which was way later than Ashley and I had hoped for. This was especially frustrating when trying to fuel […]
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What better way is there to experience a country than by eating their food? Exactly. I can’t think of one either. During our ten-day trip to Iceland, I was determined to get some good food despite our tight funds. To our surprise it wasn’t too hard. I’m sure we missed some fancy pants eateries, but […]
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Binge eating is something that I have been struggling with on and off for over a decade. At first it didn’t have a name, and I lived life like it was a normal behavior to eat as much as I did. Finally, I learned that an eating disorder isn’t all about purging, and became able […]
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Let me start by emphasizing: this is a SIMPLE list, NOT an EASY one. I have personally made these switches to reduce my negative impact on the planet. However, some switches take time to get used to, as they may require a little more effort than their wasteful counterparts. Whether you are looking to transform […]
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Looking for a way to get the most out of Iceland’s Golden Circle in one day? You found it! This is our exact winter itinerary for a day trip around Iceland’s Golden Circle in your rental car. Itinerary: 0730: Departed Reykjavik Stop 1: Thingvellir National Park Absolutely gorgeous views here with some great photo ops. […]
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When booking our (awful) rental car in Iceland, Ashley and I realized we were stuck with a kilometer cap. This put a damper on how far we could explore, but we were determined to see everything we could. The Golden Circle was an obvious choice, so we calculated the milage necessary for that and our […]
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