How Traveling for a Year can Put Life into Perspective

Travel Perspective

How can traveling for a year put life into perspective? Well, for me its been that year. One looong, crazy, adventurous year of traveling. There have been ups and downs, random surprises and more people met along the way than I'd probably meet in 5 years time living at home. So looking back on this year, what can I write, what…

RTW Travel Year in Review

Its final… Today marks an official one year traveling overseas after leaving on August 8th 2011! And I must say, it has been quite an adventure to say the least. I thought it would be fun to do a 'RTW Travel Year in Review' from the people I've met, the places I've been and the crazy experiences I've had… I feel…

Lost in Engrish Translation #3

Lost in Translation

Here we have arrived at my third collection of favorites for another 'Lost in Engrish Translation' (and complete randomness) found around the world. Most of these, again, were found in China however a few were taken in Hong Kong as well as SouthEast Asia. And no matter how much I find myself traveling around and coming across these, they always seem…

Weekend at Xichong Beach – Nanao Island, China

Xichong Beach China

After spending so much time in Shenzhen, China it was time for a change of scenery and I figured a trip to the beach was in order. We ended up spending a weekend at Xichong Beach in Nanao Island and it was definitely an unforgettable experience. Nanao Island is located about 70 miles (110 KM) from Shenzhen and has some of…

People Around the World

Coming up on almost 12 months of travel, I thought it would be interesting to post a collection of some of the people around the world that I've crossed paths with during my travels. Below are some photos of people around the world that I've either met along the way or have been intrigued enough in passing to take a picture…

Another 3 days in Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Another 3 days in Hong Kong…. in actuality, my 3 days in Hong Kong traveling was a bit less but luckily I got to see plenty while I was there. The main reason I had to venture over was to take care of a passport and visa issue so that ended up taking quite a bit of time and killed nearly…

Top Ten Iceland – Viking Land of Fire & Ice

Top Ten Iceland

Known as the 'land of fire and ice', Iceland is one of the most exotic countries on the planet. If you love wide open spaces, untouched earth and stunning landscapes, Iceland may be the perfect destination for you. And after traveling 500+ miles throughout Iceland along with all the questions I've gotten, I've decided to compile a top ten Iceland list…

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