Archive for October, 2011

Roundup: Body Language, Being Happy, and Dengue Fever

Monday, October 31st, 2011

My first two weeks in Grenada weren’t without their challenges, and proved to be a test of faith, strength, and endurance – both physical and emotional. Shortly after arriving and ending things with the Swedish Squeeze, I came down with Dengue Fever, and spent the following week in a fevered delirium that elevated even the [...]

Being Thankful in Grenada

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

As soon as I arrive in Grenada I’m hit with a gut-wrenching double-whammy. Coming out the other side in one piece is something to be thankful for.

A Week-In-The-Life of Migration Mark – Living in Bangkok

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of Migration Mark of Central Africa as he scours the streets of Bangkok for gastronomic delights.

The Ultimate Trans-Manchurian [Video]

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Imagine a week solid on a train from Moscow to Beijing, in small quarters with no showers and two people you’ve just met. Welcome to the Trans-Manchurian train!

The Ultimate Train Challenge through Europe [Video]

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

In the first 17 days of the Ultimate Train Challenge, I covered 6 European countries and passed through 4 more. Here’s a video of my European UTC adventures!

Roundup: Tin Foil, Budgeting, Two Continents, and an Ocean

Monday, October 17th, 2011

  After finishing the Ultimate Train Challenge in Saigon, I had the good fortune to land at the Thien Thao Hotel for just over a week to recover. I loved this place; away from the over-priced over-filled tourist district rife with touts, and instead nestled in a thriving area with a more local feel and [...]

29 Trains in 30 Days: The Ultimate Train Challenge Finishes

Saturday, October 15th, 2011

During September, I took 29 trains from Lisbon, Portugal to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh), Vietnam. Here are some highlights from this 25,000km journey!

13 Random Experiences on Asian Trains

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

3 of our 6 nights from Beijing to Saigon are on trains, so I have time to see Asian travel culture, make friends, and bide time. Here are some random experiences.

A Week-in-the-Life of a Family of Seven: Discover Share Inspire

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Rachel Denning writes around the world as she travels with her husband and five children. They are currently driving from Alaska to Argentina in a veggie powered truck. Please enjoy this week-the-life of this huge family as they travel in Utah and California.     Day One: Thursday 8:00 am – My hubby is up [...]

Guilin: River Culture and New Tourism

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Guilin is a beautiful city with a thriving river culture, from morning meditations to touristy Li River cruises. Oh yeah – and rice noodles. Yum!

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