Ready for Whale watching in Tadoussac, Canada Road trips have been a part of American culture since the invention of the automobile and the construction of roads connecting faraway places. I have always been fascinated by the being on the open road, combining a little...
Note: This guest post was written in 2015 and reflects the cost of living in Honolulu at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. The unreal view over Makapu’u...
Note: This guest post was written in 2015 and reflects the cost of living in Hawaii at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. Cost to Live for a Month in...
Textile Market at Pisac, Peru While we were in the Sacred Valley in Peru we ventured to the textile market at Pisac. With traditional Incan musicians playing in the background and food vendors cooking their wares on charcoal grills outside, the market was a feast for...
Note: This guest post was written in 2015 and reflects the cost of living in California Wine Country at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. The two of...
Note: This guest post was written in 2014 and reflects the cost of living in Hawaii at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. When we landed in Hawaii a little...
I ate Guinea Pig in Peru because I have always been fascinated by different kinds of food. I have tried chili and green onion crickets in Cambodia, pig’s blood tofu, silkworms and even an occasional bit of alligator or snake has crossed my plate from time to time....
Note: This guest post was written in 2014 and reflects the cost of living in Anchorage at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. To be honest: I only live in...