A day in Rome – with lodging a few blocks from the Vatican City All prices are based upon October mid-season, not the winter low season and not the high season of summer! 2 beds in a 6 person dorm at The Colors Hotel & Hostel – 54 euro = $74.52 gorgonzola cheese, 2 types of bread, artichoke hearts [...] [...more]
Northern Michigan is ideal during June, July and August. Each weekend thousands of families drive north on Friday evening, for the privilege of relaxing for a few days as they escape into nature. Various Lodging Options: Camp in a tent or a motor home Rent or own a cottage Stay at Bed & Breakfast Contact a University and sleep in [...] [...more]
Avoiding long lines and steep admission to museums and other monuments, forces one to appreciate Parisian life on a different level. Below is a list of a few highlights I enjoyed while in Paris. These aren’t in the guide books: A picnic in the park below the Eiffel Tower. Avoid the line and the fee to [...] [...more]
While in college, I was blessed enough to pick up a job with a consultant firm, as a 20-40 hour a week technical writer. This was the perfect college job. I could work from anywhere with an internet connection, my employer was very understanding of my need to put school first, and it paid far [...] [...more]
As stated in post 1, to save cash for our journey Natalie and I are attempting to cut our expenses and increase our income. Increasing our income As Natalie is currently working part time for Starbucks, we can greatly increase our income if she begins to work full time. To that end, Natalie has taken a full [...] [...more]
Our friend Paul flew in from Colorado yesterday. We have had a blast hanging out with him. Last night we walked to Park Avenue and hung out creating music. Paul brought his guitar with him from Colorado, opened the case up ready for cash. Then Justin had his djembe (African type drum). And I had [...] [...more]
Our time in St. Augustine was very enjoyable. Staying at the Pirate Hostel was definitely an experience. Justin and I were in a coed dorm with 4 bunk beds total (8 person capacity). Upon arrival we met Lewis from Liverpool, England. He had just began his backpack America plan by flying [...] [...more]
I could probably write one post a day for the next year and not cover everything there is to know about saving money. Luckily, Dave Ramsey already did a rather good job (although he wrote a book) making money management easy to understand. Thus, if you have any questions about saving money, spending money and/or [...] [...more]
Where did this all start? It was really a variety of concepts, ideas, plans, dreams, and well, it all came together. Now we want to be nomad backpackers. My brother (Philip) is getting married in Italy on 10-Oct-2008. Justin and I decided as soon as Phil and Amy announced their engagement that [...] [...more]
