Travel Tips

Killing Time on Buses & A List of Great Podcasts

by Jason

Overland travel has become a staple of our trip. Having a lot of time but not a lot of money lends itself to cheap bus rides and long ferry rides rather than expensive, fast flights. I’m proud to say that Sharon and I have traveled overland from Hong Kong to Thailand and then from southern [...]

Visa Requirements for Asian Countries

by Jason

A Visa is a document that allows visitors to enter and travel within a particular country. Visa processes and requirements vary greatly. Because of this, researching each country can be a real pain. In order to help with at least a few countries, I’ve gone ahead and done the research for most countries in Eastern [...]

The Science of Packing

by Jason

Greetings from Saigon, Vietnam, our home for the next few (and the past few) days due to Visa extension issues. We initially tried to extend the Visa ourselves, which unfortunately failed after a day of jumping through hoops. Our cheap and fast Vietnamese hookup in Dalat had issues as well. Now, our Visa is getting [...]