Category Archives: Tips & Tech

Using Google Maps In Web Articles

These interactive Google maps can be enlarged, reduced and the location moved in real time like most Google interactive map formats. Many of our destination and cruise port articles incorporate interactive maps using Google My Maps. After a number of inquiries it seemed people might like some information on how these maps work. We’ve beenContinue reading “Using Google Maps In Web Articles”

A Complete Guide To Sydney’s Amazing Opal Card

Everything You Need To Know About Using Public Transportation In Sydney, Australia! The above map is perfect to save on a device or to print a copy to take along. Everything You Need To Know About The Opal Card The most convenient way to pay for travel on Sydney’s Metro is to get an OpalContinue reading “A Complete Guide To Sydney’s Amazing Opal Card”

Tricks to Mastering the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

Above image via Freepik As we travel it’s become common to run into digital nomads. Many have been younger (twenties and thirties) and a lot of them make a living on the internet. Some are programers with steady contracts while others are content creators. If I was younger and just starting a career I’m sureContinue reading “Tricks to Mastering the Digital Nomad Lifestyle”

Airline Baggage Fees 2024 • What To Expect

So far this year we’ve taken eight flights – all international and we’ve come to realize that we just don’t know what our bags will cost until we check-in at the counter. Twice we expected to pay US$70 per bag and nobody asked for money. On one flight we were told that a carry-on weighingContinue reading “Airline Baggage Fees 2024 • What To Expect”

Getting Across Saigon Streets

Navigating Across Ho Chi Minh City Streets After seven years we finally returned to Saigon and the changes were shocking. The one that caused us the most concern was the huge increase in traffic. Driving, and crossing streets in Vietnam has always been chaotic but this has now escalated to a whole new level. SevenContinue reading “Getting Across Saigon Streets”

Yokohama – Lost In Translation

A Cautionary Tale About Using MyTransfers.com For Japan Update: Please note that we contacted MyTransfers.com about our problem with their service in Yokohama and they were very responsible in responding and provided us with a reasonable resolution. Often, when traveling internationally, you need to take a lot on faith. Will your flight arrive on time?Continue reading “Yokohama – Lost In Translation”