PHOTO GALLERY: Tonsai Beach – Krabi – Thailand

Tonsai - Railay - Pranang Peninsula - Krabi - Thailand

PHOTO GALLERY: Tonsai Beach – Krabi – Thailand  Krabi and Phang Nga Provinces in southern Thailand are renowned for their stunning limestone karst rock formations, cliffs and craggy islands jutting up from the tropical Andaman Sea on Thailand’s west coast. One of the most gorgeous spots of all is the Railay – Tonsai – Pranang Peninsula near …

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Why Living Overseas Is Better pt 1- Financial Benefits

Why Living Overseas Is Better pt 1- Financial Benefits I first left the USA back in 1991. I moved to Kyoto, Japan specifically to save money to travel the world. Six years later, mission accomplished, I set out on my world trip. I’ve been traveling and living overseas ever since. Needless to say, I’ve learned …

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How to Live a Life of Travel – Guidebook by Wandering Earl – Book Review

How to Live a Life of Travel – Guidebook by Wandering Earl Book Review Are you itching to travel the world like I do, but you’re not quite sure how to go about it? Do you really really want to get out here and see the world, but something’s holding you back? What is it? I’ve …

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New Years Eve in New York City and Kyoto, Japan

New Years Eve in New York City Have you ever celebrated New Year’s Eve in a famous city or otherwise extra-special location in the world? If so, where was it? How did you celebrate? What made it such an amazing place for New Year’s Eve? In my case, since I’ve been living and traveling overseas …

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PHOTO GALLERY: Views of Cordoba Spain

Cordoba - Horse and carriage - Spain

PHOTO GALLERY: Views of Cordoba Spain Cordoba is an ancient city in southern Spain. It’s been home to Iberian, Roman and Islamic rulers over the centuries. Each Empire has left its mark on this charming city full of history. Cordoba is full of narrow stone roads, grand cathedrals and mosques, plazas and courtyards. I had …

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Bali Travel Tips: My 3 Favorite Guest Houses in Bali

guest houses in Bali - Ubud houses in hills - Bali

  Ubud – Bali Bali Travel Tips: My 3 Favorite Guest Houses in Bali I’ve been visiting Bali, Indonesia regularly since 2000. I generally stay 2-6 months each time. My favorite spots around the island keep changing from year to year. Back in 2000-2002, I immersed myself partying and tanning at Seminyak (before it got …

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BOOK REVIEW: How to Become a House Sitter

How to Become a House Sittter - cover - Dalene & Pete Heck - Hecktic Travels

  BOOK REVIEW: How to Become a House Sitter Do you know about House Sitting? House sitters take care of people’s homes and pets while they are away.    Travel the world with free accommodation! House sitting is generally an even exchange that benefits everyone involved. The sitters get free accommodation in exchange for taking …

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Working Crew on Survivor TV Show: pt 6 – Filming

survivor tv production - camera tent

Working Crew on Survivor TV Show: pt 6 – Filming How does a Survivor TV show crew, like myself, spend an idle day off? Why, watching the rehearsals and live filming, of course. Who would miss the rare opportunity to get ‘back stage’ of the filming of one of America’s most famous and popular shows? …

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TRAVEL INTERVIEW: Ryan Gargiulo of Pause the Moment

travel interview - Ryan Gargiulo jumping over canyon - Pause the Moment

TRAVEL INTERVIEW: Ryan Gargiulo of Pause the Moment This week’s interview is with adventurous, outdoorsy American travel fanatic, Ryan Gargiulo. As you can see, Ryan loves being active in the great outdoors. For nearly 2 years Ryan has been jumping around the globe on exciting sponsored press trips; reviewing travel gear, hotels and tours; and …

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PHOTO GALLERY: Balinese Temples

PHOTO GALLERY: Balinese Temples Bali’s ornate, unique temples adorn the entire ‘Island of the Gods’. They come in all shapes and sizes – from modest little temples in the hills and forests, perhaps marking the site of a spring or decorating a holy Banyan Tree – to gilded family temples – to extremely elaborate, intricately carved …

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