TRAVEL INTERVIEW with Mark Wiens of Migrationology American Mark Wiens had the great fortune to grow up on several different continents around the world. He had some unconventional schooling, learned languages, and was immersed in different cultures. Not surprisingly, Mark developed a passion for travel and… his better-known passion, eating! In this insightful interview we get Mark’s …
MONEY TRAVEL TIPS: Means and Benefits of Opening a Foreign Local Bank Account Since 1998 I’ve spent a majority of my time in SE Asia, sometimes venturing out to Australia, Europe or nearby Asian countries. I rarely return to the USA where my primary bank account is located. So a few years ago I realized …
WWOOFing at Sanctuary Retreat – Australia One of my very best WWOOFing experiences took place at Sanctuary Retreat, a small rain forest eco-resort perched on the steep hillside of a tropical rain forest overlooking the Coral Sea at Mission Beach, Queensland, Australia. Sanctuary Retreat was created on 50 acres of Australia’s precious rain forest with a mission to help …
PHOTO GALLERY: Sunsets and Sunrises Do you love nature’s beautiful sky-borne color displays every day on Planet Earth? Do you have a favorite place to watch sunsets or sunrises? What part of the world do you think has the most gorgeous sunrises and sunsets? Traveling around SE Asia since 1998 and spending a majority of …
MONEY TRAVEL TIPS: Strategies For Getting Local Currency Upon Arrival in a New Country Do you plan a cash strategy ahead of time for your arrival in new country? A plan for getting local currency to use during those first few hours / first day when you arrive in a new country at an airport, …
Working Crew on Survivor TV Show: pt 4 Critical Mass Week and The Great Tent Catastrophe In my last installment, Mishaps and Misadventures Behind Scenes, I detailed many of the unforeseen issues that we faced while setting up an entire tent city to house the film production crew during filming of Thailand Survivor. However, the …
PHOTO GALLERY: La Mezquita – The Great Mosque of Cordoba – Spain I had the great fortune to spend 3 weeks at Spain’s Costa del Sol with my aunt and uncle, who lived there for several years. They graciously drove me all around southern Spain to marvel at many of Costa del Sol’s most famous …
TRAVEL INTERVIEW: Dalene and Pete Heck of Hecktic Travels Canadians Dalene and Pete Heck of Hecktic Travels gave up their careers, home and possessions back in 2008 to set out and travel the world. They prefer quite slow-paced travels, often taking on multiple-month-long volunteer or house-sitting stints and really immersing themselves in the places they …
I’ve been traveling more or less continuously since 1998. During these 14 years I’ve been regularly moving between different countries, each with their own currency. Each time I arrive in another country I need to get local cash as quickly as possible so I can function- to get transport from the airport or station, eat, …
All About Lombok Indonesia Lombok island lies just east of it’s more famous and glamorous neighbor, Bali. Roughly the same size as Bali, Lombok is much quieter, laid-back and strikingly less developed than bustling Bali. I liken it to Bali’s ‘back-water’. Like most of Indonesia’s main islands, Lombok is a mountainous volcanic island full of …
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
