Laos
(Originally posted October 2016) Day 20 – Hanoi, Vietnam to Vientiane, Laos After the late night, I slept until 9:00 before wandering down for the last of the hotel breakfast. We did some last minute shopping around Hanoi at the Dong Xuan market. We packed the last few Vietnamese souvenirs into our rucksacks and…
Vietnam
Day 8 – Sihanoukville, Cambodia to Can Tho, Vietnam Early morning wake up to load the bus and drive towards the Vietnam border. This border crossing was much calmer. Our arrival possibly tripled the number of people in the vicinity, a few long haul truckers and immigration authorities from each side. Leaving Cambodia, Joey…
Thailand into Cambodia
(Originally posted October 2016) Day 0 – Chicago, United States to Bangkok, Thailand My lovely folks dropped me off at the O’Hare airport. Ironically the departing gate next to mine was destined for Guadalajara. The first flight from Chicago to Shanghai was the longest leg, fourteen hours. I felt a little restless but enjoyed…
Tossa De Mar, Spain – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Barcelona – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Valencia – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Madrid – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Adventures in Panama
(Originally posted July 2013) Panamá City Our adventure started as we exited the airplane in Panamá City. Debbie and I had flown together from Minneapolis and Olivia arrived separately from Madison. We found her waving excitedly as we exited the walkway. Together we breezed through immigration and customs and onward to Panamá City. Our female…
Andando en Antigua y Atitlán, Guatemala
(Originally posted June 2012) Stepping of the bus in Antigua, the hum of Latin America welcomes me back, despite Guatemala being a new stamp for my passport. The sound of chicken buses chugging up the hills, blaring horns and music spilling out of windows. The sound of motorcycles skipping around vehicles, pedestrians and stray dogs.…
Adventures in Belize
(Originally posted January 2012) From the moment the plane landed in Belize City, I knew I would love this country. I found my sunglasses at the bottom of my carry on and stepped off the plane into the warm, humid air. Belize has been incredibly easy to navigate and we arrived in Placencia a few…