Travel Tips
At the bamboo forest outside Kyoto. Several people have asked me how we are able to travel so well and so often. To them it seems overwhelming. For me, it’s a way of life. Here is how Ruben and I manage it. Take from this what serves you. There are lots of right ways. For those friends who are already hardy travelers, tell me what I’ve missed in the comments. There is always more to learn. :-) We don’t go on tours or cruises. They’re more expensive, structured, and you hang out with other Americans. We prefer to plan and go by ourselves. We can stay longer since it’s less expensive, we have more flexibility, have never felt unsafe, we create a smaller carbon footprint and we aren’t trailing like little ducklings after a tour guide rushing us along. We can fly 'under the radar.' BUT, if you prefer tours or cruises, I understand. It is definitely low effort and feel like less risk. And if you have no time or desire to plan, then others do the pla...