Tag Archives: around the world trip

Spending a Month on an Island: Corfu

Posted on April 16, 2018 by simpletravelourway

We planned to stay at an apartment, in a small town (population is almost 40,000), on an island (population of 97,000). Does that sound limiting to you? It did give us pause. Would there be enough to see and do? … Continue reading →

Posted in Greece | Tagged AirBnB, Archaeological Museum of Corfu, around the world trip, Corfu, Greece, icon, Mon Repos, Museum of Asian Art of Corfu, Myrto Zirini Ceramics, Patounis Soap Factory, travel | 10 Comments

Quietly Observing Phnom Penh

Posted on December 28, 2013 by simpletravelourway

We walked everywhere in Phnom Penh, dodging broken pavement and piles of trash, and stepping into the street to skirt around food carts and parked vehicles. We kept our heads down to watch where we stepped as we weaved between road … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Cambodia | Tagged around the world trip, Cambodia, cyclos, Foreign Correspondents Club, gecko, National Museum, Phnom Penh, travel | 3 Comments

Something Old, Something New

Posted on October 8, 2013 by simpletravelourway

Is any city a more extreme example of ultra-new (cutting edge, bold) paired with old (historic, outdated)? From our arrival we plunged into the newness. We took the MagLev train traveling at up to 430 km/hr. The taxi driver, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, China | Tagged AirBnB, around the world trip, China, MagLev train, Shanghai, travel | 4 Comments

255 nights booked

Posted on August 29, 2013 by simpletravelourway

Yes, before we board our plane for Japan, we will have booked 255 nights in hotels and AirBnBs in 29 locations for our round-the-world trip. We’ve also reserved 24 flights and trains. Travel arrangements over the next 8+ months are … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Trip Planning | Tagged around the world trip, travel, trip planning | 7 Comments

The “to do” list grows; the days till we leave shrink

Posted on August 8, 2013 by simpletravelourway

Why does every big trip have to have a period of self-doubt, exhausting last minute preparations, and not enough time to be truly organized and ready to go? We know this happens not just with trips but any major life … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Trip Planning | Tagged around the world trip, Portland Travel Clinic, Retirement, travel | 3 Comments

Steps to planning your ultimate trip

Posted on August 4, 2012 by simpletravelourway

How do you define your “trip of a lifetime”? We got a bit carried away when batting around ideas for our next trip. Thank big. How about 6 months in South America? No, on 2nd thought, we really should go … Continue reading →

Posted in Trip Planning | Tagged around the world trip, travel, travel budget | 11 Comments