We traveled in Muslim majority countries in Southeast Asia for about six months straight: about four and half months in Malaysia, one month in Indonesia, and a few days in Brunei. News of and fear of attacks by radical Islamists around the world is … [Read more]
How many countries do you need to visit to be considered a “World traveler?”
We have been traveling full-time since retiring two and a half years ago. We employ a slow travel philosophy – for us, this means that we typically try and stay in one country for as long as we can get a tourist visa for. This can be anywhere from 30 … [Read more]
Elite Hotel Status Nomadic Living Strategy Results – $26 per Day
A few months ago, I wrote about our plan to live as much as possible at major, global hotel chains using a combination of hotel loyalty points and paid stays. http://ournomadicexperience.com/elite-hotel-status-nomadic-living-strategy/ With our elite … [Read more]
One Month Myanmar Itinerary – Riding the Rails Version
Myanmar is a fascinating country. We highly recommend visiting. Visitors from the USA and Canada, as well as many other countries, can get a visa for 28 days. This post is a brief overview of how we spent our 28 days there and can give you an idea of … [Read more]
One Month in Bali and Lombok, Indonesia
We spent our first month in Indonesia on the islands of Bali and Lombok. As Americans, we can get a thirty-day visa exemption to visit Indonesia, but that cannot be extended. So, we are going to have to take in Indonesia one thirty-day bite at a … [Read more]
Indigenous Peoples Trail Nepal – Our Experience and How to Do It
“I really want to go on this hike,” my wife said as she pointed to an article in the in-flight magazine she was reading. I looked at the title, Hiking Nepal’s Forgotten Trail, and my first reaction was nervousness. Hiking in Nepal? Wouldn’t we have … [Read more]
Little Things I Find Interesting About Thailand
We love traveling around the world and experiencing different cultures, foods, and ways of life. While some of the differences between an American or Canadian life and life in another country are obvious and major, there are some minor and unique … [Read more]
Elite Hotel Status Nomadic Living Strategy
We retired at age 53 and travel the world full-time. We sold everything and live out of a suitcase and backpack each. We have just started our third year of retirement and are going to be spending most of our time in major brand hotels, primarily in … [Read more]
Street Art by Earnest Zacharevic in George Town, Penang, Malaysia
The city of George Town on the island of Penang in Malaysia is a UNESCO world heritage site. The historic district of the city was granted world heritage status due to the unique 500-year history of Malay, Chinese, Dutch and English influence and … [Read more]
Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the largest of its kind in the world attracting over 10 million visitors a year. Held since 1963, the festival features thousands of ice and snow sculptures and entire buildings and bridges … [Read more]
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