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101 things I learned from traveling after 2 years on the road
I am one day away from my 2 year anniversary of this crazy nomadic life I now live. I just looked over the first post on this site. I was excited but timid about my decision to say goodbye to normalcy for the unknown. I am so happy that I did it! The road has [...]
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How To Get A Brazilian Visa In Guatemala
Are you an American citizen traveling through Central America? Are you planing on heading into South America and visiting Brazil? If so you will need a visa! Follow this simple guide on how to get a Brazilian visa in Guatemala while traveling.
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Scuba diving in Uitila versus Cayos Cochinos
Most vacations in Honduras center around scuba diving in the Bay Islands. This island group is made up of Utila, Roatan, Gaunaja and the nature reserve Cayos Cochinos. Each island has an unique flavor which I turn brings in a distinct clientele.
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Trip of a Lifetime? Barely surving a day of travel in Nicaragua
When people hear that I’ve been on the road for 702 days they think I’m so lucky. They think that traveling in exciting and luxurious. That I’m having the time of my life. While this is true most of the time not everyday is fun. Sometimes it is hard and you are scared for your [...]
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Where To Stay In Lake Atitlan, Guatemala: La Casa Del Mundo Review
First off Lake Atitlan is basically heaven on earth! I am pretty privileged to have been born and raised in one of Earths most gorgeous locals, Maui. So sometimes I admit I’m hard to impress. Lake Atitlan though blew me away! To top it all off we spoiled ourselves by staying at one of the [...]
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My Favorite Travel Companion is Dying
While I often sing the praises of traveling alone I must admit I’ve had a very special travel companion since 2008. This companion has been with me in 6 continents, 27 countries and countless cities. Oh, the frolicking memories!
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Travel Porn: Havana, Cuba
It has been a while since I’ve posted a bit of Travel Porn. I recently pulled a James Bond maneuver and found myself frolicking in Cuba. Here is just a glimpse into what I saw. I love traveling to places that transport you to another era. Some of my favorite trips have been those that [...]
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38 Photos of Chefchaouen Morocco and its Many Blue Hues
If I told you to picture Morocco in your mind I’m guessing crowded narrow streets, exotic spices and sunshine would come to mind. What if I told you that there was a lovely picturesque town in the mountains? A town where everything is painted blue. Well such a place exists and it is one of [...]
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R&R in Luxury Villas in Costa Brava. Just what the doctor ordered.
After a few weeks of sleeping, cooking and traveling in a car during my Europe to Morocco road trip I was beginning to get a bit grumpy. I was in desperate need of a hot shower and a little more personal space than living in a car with your lover allows. Many of my [...]
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I’m going through withdrawals…
I’m not going to lie or try to hide my lack of posts behind anything other than being uninspired. I have been back home on Maui for two months and I’m desperately missing the road. The fact that I am planning a new adventure isn’t even exciting me at the moment. The shell-shock of [...]
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Capture the Colour: Frolicking Across the Rainbow
There is a photo contest that has been circulating throughout the travel blogger and this is my submission. It was interesting to go through my archives and focus on only the colors of a photo. I think I will keep the ideas behind this contest in my head when I take pictures in the [...]
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The 7 Best Beaches on Maui
When people dream of visiting Hawaii, I think it is safe to assume that the thing they dream mostly of is lounging endlessly on the beach and playing in our warm waters. I know the first thing I would be researching would be what the best beaches on Maui are!
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Heavenly Hana in Maui
Heavenly Hana in Maui
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iPhoneography, iPhone Photography, Photo Essay: Italy
iPhoneography, iPhone Photography, Photo Essay: Italy
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The Quest for the Holy Cannoli
The Quest for the Holy Cannoli. 10 days in Italy, 1 mission!
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Ferry From El Nido To Coron, Philippines For The Masochistic
Are you planning on taking a ferry between El Nido and Coron in the Philippines?
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Where to Stay in Bangkok: Etzz Bangkok: Hostel Review
For many backpackers Bangkok is the first stop on their tour of Southeast Asia. It is a city like no other. It can be a rough introduction to Asia if done incorrectly. One of the ways to make sure your visit goes smoothly is to stay somewhere you will feel comfortable. So. Where to stay [...]
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Hunting The World’s Largest Flower
Location: Cameron Highlands, Malaysia Mission: Seek out the Rafflesia, aka the World’s Largest Flower
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Fear Factor: Swimming With Whale Sharks In Oslob, Philippines
Whale Sharks; gentle giants of the sea… so they say!
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Ngaben ~ Balinese Cremation Ceremony
Ngaben, or Cremation Ceremony, is the ritual performed in Bali, by the Hindi community, to send the deceased to the next life. The day of the ceremony is chosen by the spiritual guru’s of the area when the barrier between the worlds is the thinnest. The ceremony I saw was a little over 4 months [...]
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Koh Rong, Cambodia: My Favorite Place In Southeast Asia
Koh Rong, Cambodia: My Favorite Place In Southeast Asia
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Half A Mile Above The Earth In Turkey
I have always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. When I lived in San Francisco I often thought of going in Napa. Alas I never made the trip. So when I got to Turkey and heard that the thing to do in Cappadocia was a sunrise hot air balloon ride I knew that [...]
Traveling since April 03, 2011.
Bad with learning new languages but FLUENT IN FROLICKING ;~)
Sharing my musings, budget, and frolicking tips with you.
Travel Porn
Travel porn – Namibian Sunset
Hello from Africa! This week’s dose of Travel Porn is from Namibia. I am only in the middle of my time in Africa and I have so much I want to share but unfortunately internet access here is very spotty. So until I get home I won’t be able to share any stories but [...]
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Travel Porn: Spain
For me holidays to Spain mean one thing Tapas! With that in mind this weeks dose of travel porn is once again mixed with a dose of food porn.
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Travel Porn: Havana, Cuba
It has been a while since I’ve posted a bit of Travel Porn. I recently pulled a James Bond maneuver and found myself frolicking in Cuba. Here is just a glimpse into what I saw. I love traveling to places that transport you to another era. Some of my favorite trips have been those that [...]
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I’m going through withdrawals…
I’m not going to lie or try to hide my lack of posts behind anything other than being uninspired. I have been back home on Maui for two months and I’m desperately missing the road. The fact that I am planning a new adventure isn’t even exciting me at the moment. The shell-shock of [...]
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The stranger who saved our Morocco trip – Frolicking Travel Angels
Morocco might just be the birthplace of the hustle. Everything, and I mean everything, is bargained for. So when my boyfriend started talking in yet another man at a gas station I immediately thought he was being suckered. We were in Merzouga, which is a tiny village on the edge of the Sahara Desert and [...]
The Ugly Travel Truth – Independent Overland Travel In Africa
Crammed like sardines. A crush of humanity and luggage. Darkness turns to amber sky’s as the sun rises on a distant horizon. The movies always make local transport seem romantic. Smiling locals sharing their food, a giddy gringo with a bad case of wanderlust. Hollywood thank you for the illusion but let me explain the [...]
Foodie Fridays – Manapua, Hawaii
The local food in Hawaii is result of the blending of many immigrant cultures. One commonly found snack food is the Manapua. Its roots come from the Chinese Bao Buns. These pork stuffed creations are often one of the most popular items on Dim Sum carts. The Hawaiian version is slightly different and can be [...]
Travel porn – Namibian Sunset
Hello from Africa! This week’s dose of Travel Porn is from Namibia. I am only in the middle of my time in Africa and I have so much I want to share but unfortunately internet access here is very spotty. So until I get home I won’t be able to share any stories but [...]
101 things I learned from traveling after 2 years on the road
I am one day away from my 2 year anniversary of this crazy nomadic life I now live. I just looked over the first post on this site. I was excited but timid about my decision to say goodbye to normalcy for the unknown. I am so happy that I did it! The road has [...]
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Want To learn more about the places I have frolicked – Click the images below for destination guides
MAUI - OAHU
CALIFORNIA - HAWAII - NEW YORK
ARGENTNA - BRAZIL
COSTA RICA - GUATEMALA - HONDURAS - MEXICO - NICARUAGA - PANAMA
NAMIBIA - MOROCCO
BALI - CAMBODIA - JAPAN - LAOS - MALAYSIA - PHILIPPINES- SINGAPORE - THAILAND - TURKEY - VIETNAM
FRANCE - GERMANY - GREECE - ITALY - SPAIN
AUSTRALIA - NEW ZEALAND
CUBA
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