Destination: USA

Off the Beaten Path

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Views [370]

  Monday morning, Debbie and I set out to visit a winery.  All the reviews said it was a long trek out, but worth it for the spectacular views.  Off we go on the paved road and then on a dirt “highway”.  The dirt highway ... Read more >

The travel plan

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 | By sorkoo | Views [467]

I get two reactions when I tell people that we are quitting our jobs and traveling the world for 6 months.  Are you crazy? That's so awesome. I'm jealous. Can I come too? Personally, I fall into both camps. Are we crazy? Probably! ... Read more >

Tags: planning

Photos: Driving in Ensenada

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Photo Gallery

Lettuce Lake Park

Thu, 9 Mar 2017 | By vagabonds3 | Views [265]

LETTUCE LAKE IS HILLSBORO COUNTY’S most popular park with as many as 3500 visitors on a weekend day.  And with almost as many birds.  But on a weekday morning the place can feel as remote and empty as the Everglades.   ... Read more >

Crossing the Border

Wed, 8 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Views [433] | Comments [1]

Having never crossed the US/MX border by land, I was a bit nervous, but I had done my research and knew exactly what to expect on that fateful Saturday morning:   1) Drive into the line that says “Items to Declare”  ... Read more >

Photos: Crossing the Border into Mexico

Wed, 8 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Photo Gallery

The Long Drive Home

Tue, 7 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Views [428] | Comments [3]

So, the drive from Iowa, USA to Ensenada, Mexico was officially  27 hours, but we took 5 days.  That included a stop in San Antonio and two short driving days.   Border crossing day was only 2.5 hours, San Diego to Ensenada.   ... Read more >

Photos: The Long Drive Home

Tue, 7 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Photo Gallery

A new life for Jackie

Mon, 6 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Views [462] | Comments [1]

January 20, 2017 was my last day of secular work. After 15 years, I thought I would feel some sadness at leaving. Instead, all I felt was joy and happiness at my future prospects. I had big plans for the 38 days before I left for Mexico. I imagined ... Read more >

Test story

Sat, 4 Mar 2017 | By billshannon | Views [234]

This is a test story. This is where I will write my daily blogs from Nepal. 

Preparing

Sat, 4 Mar 2017 | By denisecampion | Views [197]

Passport ready. Purchased travel insurance...that's how I have this great blog.  Have a converter so I can plug in my phone and chromebook. Have printout of my flight itinerary.  Traveling to Germany has been on my bucket list for 20 years.... Read more >

Getting Ready

Fri, 3 Mar 2017 | By shaberla | Views [411]

A few things left to think about before we leave, including how to homeschool a kid who will be more interested in exploring than doing school work!  We are committed to traveling at <7kg per person for a month-long trip and so far it seems to ... Read more >

Tags: prepping

Photos: Profile Pics

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Photo Gallery

Thonotosassa Is The New Clearwater

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 | By vagabonds3 | Views [262]

SPACES IN FLORIDA’S RV PARKS ARE AT a premium in winter.  Like migratory birds, many snowbirds return to the same places year after year and reservations are made months in advance.  “Location, location, location” takes second-... Read more >

Photos: Huh

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 | By robinsteven | Photo Gallery