All posts by: Derek G

Monkeys Are Assholes

South-East Asia is a favorite destination of mine. Though many of the SE Asian countries are packed together in a...

Maldives – A Turquoise Dream

Located in the Indian Ocean just Southwest of Sri Lanka, the Republic of the Maldives is a tropical archipelagic nation...

When in Rome

Every year, my daughter and I venture out to another corner of the globe. We knew our latest adventure would...

Expediting your US Passport

You’re sitting at home watching a documentary on China, and for some reason you feel the urge to see it...

TripIt – Itinerary Trip Planner

Available on both Android and iOS, TripIt is easily the best travel app today. Simply put, it takes your entire...

Flightradar24 – Flight Tracker

Flightradar24 is both a web and mobile application that tracks nearly all air traffic around the globe in real-time. The...

What To Do Before Moving Overseas

You have made your decision and you’re both excited and nervous. Of course you are. It’s a huge step. Preparing...

How To Live Overseas For Free

Do you have a tight budget? Do you still want to see the world? Are you an animal lover? If...

How To Avoid The Crowds At Popular Tourist Destinations

The above picture is of Maya Bay/Beach on Kho Phi Phi island in Thailand. The tourism industry is a cash...

Boutique Hotels & Why You Must Stay In One

What is a boutique hotel? bou·tique ho·tel noun a small stylish hotel, usually situated in a fashionable major urban location....