planning
One of the best things about the trip is the flexibility. There have been countless times along the way where we’ve worked in a destination we’d never considered, or picked a different route to get from A to B. The constant working and reworking of plans has been a source of excitement, mystery, and even […]
Since the beginning of the trip, we’ve been attempting to track every expense to get a better picture of where our money is going and if we’re on track to make it last. After each country, we’re planning on posting our resulting budget to give a better idea of how much it actually costs to […]
One of the most intimidating expenses of travel to far-flung lands tends to be the overhead cost of just getting there. A round-trip intercontinental flight can easily cost over $1,000 for an economy ticket, and sometimes even get close to $2,000 depending on the destination. If first-class is more your style, the cost can be mind-bogglingly […]
Deciding what to pack for a long-term trip is no easy task. You essentially have to distill your belongings down to bare basics and pick and choose even further from there. We’ve gone back and forth a number of times, packed, repacked, and cut things out to make sure everything fits. Bridgette will likely be […]
Wow, time has flown. My last post was over two months ago. Things have been busy, so I haven’t been updating as much as I’d like. That’s no excuse though; things are about to get a whole lot busier and I want to make a concerted effort to keep the blog updated as we go. To […]