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thala beach from the lodge

When Money’s Not an Object

By on October 17, 2011 in Russia, Soviet Travel

I think most travelers have their dream trips planned out — y’know, the ones that they would do if money were never an object. Well, I do, too. Read on to find out what Brooke would do when money is not an issue.

October 17, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 28 }

Day 223: Questions About Pay for Teaching English in Ukraine with AEC

By on August 12, 2011 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Thinking about teaching English with AEC in Ukraine, but have questions? Here is why I have trouble answering the ones about pay.

August 12, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
Day 165: Getting to Vegas, If You Can Get Past the Airport

Day 165: Getting to Vegas, If You Can Get Past the Airport

By on June 26, 2011 in USA

Las Vegas has a reputation. As the city of sin, people from all over the world flock to this desert outpost to gamble or play out their wildest fantasies… both of which don’t really appeal to me. Heck, there was this ad over in Los Angeles that made me second guess our decision to head there saying, “What happens in… Read more

June 26, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 1 }

Day 80: Meet Xpenser, My Free Money In & Out Tracking Program

By on March 22, 2011 in Tech & Gear

So, last week I was working on my taxes and feeling like I was in a dark fog since the records I kept weren’t as accurate as I would have liked. What I’m really referring to is my lack of receipts – especially those I know I had, like the cost to get the Auto Barn Wagon… Read more cleaned after the

March 22, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 6 }
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Day 66: Fun with 50 Bucks in Cities Around the World

By on March 8, 2011 in Random

Not too long ago, I was going on about what you can get for $50 in the glorious city of Sydney… Read more, and it wasn’t really that much. Yes, there are plenty of free activities to take part in, but when it comes to spending money, it goes quickly.
In that post, I asked for what you can get with

March 8, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }
Avoidable Mistakes

Avoidable Mistakes

By on January 17, 2010 in Female Travel, Language Learning

I have to apologize again for the late post. I was tagged a while ago now by Michael of The Mobile Lawyer blog to make a post on all the avoidable mistakes I’ve made in order to help others out in their travels.
… Read moreWell, the reason it took me so long is because I just couldn’t think of much! For

January 17, 2010 · Read full story · Comments { 9 }
Things I've Kept: World Money

Things I've Kept: World Money

By on October 5, 2009 in Things I've Kept

I’m not a typical souvenir buyer when I travel, but somehow I find myself with weird collections of this-and-thats stuffed in my backpack.
In the mix is a lovely little collection of notes and coins from: New Zealand, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Poland and England. And, this is just what I had in my backpack!
Money is just an… Read more

October 5, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 2 }
Chest X-Ray, Anyone?

Chest X-Ray, Anyone?

By on March 22, 2009 in Australia, Soviet Travel, Ukraine

If you’re new around here, don’t forget to subscribe to my feed in a reader, or subscribe via email. That way, you’ll be able to hang out with me all the time. *smiles*… Read more
When talking to my mom the other day on Skype, she asked me how my trip of a lifetime was going. The interesting part was

March 22, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 7 }