One Travels Far

21/05/2018

http://onetravelsfar.com/2018/05/life-update-winning-the-green-card-lottery/

It's been a while since I gave you guys a life update, so I figured now would be the perfect time to reveal what's been going on for the past year. As you can probably surmise, I won the green card lottery. Here's how it happened: After leaving Guatemala, Cristina and I landed in Budapest. We...

29/11/2016

The wonderful Christmas markets in Prague. Even though it's freezing, November is a great time to visit Europe!

24/08/2016

When you're living overseas, you get an in-depth look at parts of the country you would usually skip while travelling. I got a good look at the Guatemalan medical system when I broke my arm a few months ago.

http://onetravelsfar.com/2016/08/that-time-i-broke-my-arm-in-guatemala/

A few months ago, my friend Erin was visiting with her boyfriend Connor, and I was super excited to be showing them around. We were heading to the market (a little hungover I admit), when I tripped on the sidewalk, and fell like a tree, straight onto my elbow...

31/07/2016

New Post up!

http://onetravelsfar.com/2016/07/exploring-mayan-ruins-in-tikal-guatemala/

It's no secret that I love my World Heritage Sites, so when my friend Kari said she would come for a visit, I knew we needed to take a trip up to Tikal to see the Mayan Ruins. A trip from Antigua to Flores (where most people stay before heading to Tikal National Park)...

30/07/2016

I recently went to the ATM here in Antigua, withdrew the maximum amount to pay bills with, and while it charged my card, I didn't receive the money. I'm now locked in a vicious cycle between my bank and the bank here, which is known for having this happen and then repeatedly lying and saying people got their money. People on the Antigua page have told me that it will take 6-9 months to get my money back.

This is a reminder of how these things happen overseas, and you should always ensure you have extra funds- I'm out almost $500 which I may or may not get back. Reading multiple threads, forums and articles online about the ATMs have reinforced how prevalent fraud and card skimming is here (and around the world) as well, so be sure to watch this video to see exactly what an ATM skimmer looks like (if you're ever unsure, give it a good tug).

http://www.johnnyjet.com/travel-tip-of-the-day-this-is-what-an-atm-skimmer-looks-like/

This Is What an ATM Skimmer Looks Like Ever wonder what a credit card skimmer looks like? Ben Tedesco, who works for a security software company, was on vacation recently with his family in Vienna,…

21/07/2016

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/07/19/aviation/airline-cabin-interiors-of-the-future/index.html

Think air travel's getting worse? Here comes technology, smarter seats and inflight cocoons to make it better

16/04/2016

New post up! Experiencing Semana Santa in Antigua. http://onetravelsfar.com/2016/04/semana-santa-in-antigua-guatemala/

Wow, can you guys believe I've been living in Antigua for a whole year already? When I think about the day that I arrived and immediately fell in love it feels like it was yesterday! Every year during Holy Week and the other weeks leading up to Easter, hundreds of...

13/01/2016

The NY Times has released its list of places to visit in 2016. Check them out!
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/01/07/travel/places-to-visit.html?_r=1

07/12/2015

http://onetravelsfar.com/2015/12/the-reality-of-life-as-an-expat/

Have you been wondering if life as an expat is for you? Maybe you’ve been dreaming of a life abroad, but it’s hard to give up the security of your job, or you have a ton of student debt hanging over your head. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn a language...

01/10/2015

This is a great article for anyone who's thinking about volunteering abroad.

http://junkee.com/five-ways-to-spot-an-international-charity-thats-actually-worth-supporting/66367

Find a charity that isn't just a vehicle for misguided voluntourism selfies can be hard to find. Here's what to look for.

29/09/2015

http://onetravelsfar.com/2015/09/why-you-need-travel-insurance-if-youre-traveling-to-bali/

Bali was the first place I traveled when I left on my Southeast Asian backpacking adventure. This is a place which is particularly popular with Australians, especially for those living on the western side of the country, and it’s no wonder considering it’s often cheaper to fly into Denpasar than...

28/09/2015

http://onetravelsfar.com/2015/09/bartering-in-europe-the-dos-and-donts/

When your home country is a place where price tags are usually non-negotiable, the concept of haggling can be quite intimidating. However, if you’re not too scared of giving it a go, attempting to barter when shopping in Europe can be fun and rewarding. The benefits aren’t just...

15/08/2015

Considering riding an elephant? Here's why you should reconsider:

http://onetravelsfar.com/2014/01/visiting-elephant-nature-park-in-chiang-mai/

A week ago I had one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had while traveling. I’ve always loved elephants, but the closest I’ve ever been to them was in a zoo. Last Monday I went with my mum to the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, which is a...

17/07/2015

Have you guys checked out One Woman Shop? These guys have recently done a great post about location independence, and I weighed in about the most surprising thing I've learned about being location independent. Their site is excellent for women who are either thinking about starting a business, or who have one and need an excellent community full of solopreneures.

http://onewomanshop.com/2015/unexpected-lessons-location-independence/

Going it alone shouldn't be lonely

03/07/2015

I haven't been to Utah yet, but if you're thinking about it, check out this post by Bethaney at Flashpacker Family

http://flashpackerfamily.com/one-week-road-trip-itinerary-utah-national-parks/

The National Parks in Southern Utah will blow you away! An other worldly landscape covered in crazy canyons and rich red rock are waiting to be explored. Whether you’re an active hiker or prefer to go at a more relaxed pace you will find a lot to see & do in the parks in and …Share this post!

21/06/2015

I love this!

http://elitedaily.com/envision/traveling-on-ig-vs-traveling-irl-photos/1060815/

Vacation looks a lot better with a Valencia filter.

13/06/2015

Two months later and I finally have a post from when I was visiting New Zealand. Road trip time!

http://onetravelsfar.com/2015/06/road-trip-from-christchurch-to-wellington-in-new-zealand/

If there’s one thing I wanted to do in New Zealand (other than catch up with friends and family), it was a road trip. While I initially planned to go down south to Queenstown, my mum suggested a road trip from Christchurch to Wellington, invited...

12/06/2015

There are some pretty good (and amusing) tips here!

http://grrrltraveler.com/travel-tips-3/13-travel-hacking-tips/

13 Travel Hacking Tips by Travel Bloggers. There's a travel MacGyver in every one of us. Limited to the everyday contents of our backpack, times call for resourcefulness and ingenuity.

14/05/2015

Good to see New Zealand made the top three :)

http://www.buzzfeed.com/travelguru/the-20-most-beautiful-countries-in-the-world-w9r0

I think to myself, what a beautiful world. There’s so much beauty in so many of the world’s nations. From magnificent coasts to breathtaking forests, and from savannahs to cityscapes. Here are the ...

13/05/2015

Some great tips here.

http://www.goatsontheroad.com/21-money-saving-hacks-for-all-travel-related-bookings-online/ -301053

Over the 5 years that we’ve spent travelling the world, we’ve figured out some pretty essential tricks to saving ourselves money while booking our travels online. Whether heading out on a quick holiday or a one year trip around the world, these tips can save you thousands of dollars (yes… thousands)…

08/05/2015

New post up! 5 Signs the Expat Life Could be for you

http://onetravelsfar.com/2015/05/5-signs-the-expat-life-could-be-for-you/

Welcome to my new “Life as an Expat” series. Recently I’ve had a ton of questions about living as an expat, so in the next few blog posts I aim to answer them, and share a little about how I make my life as a perpetual expat work. Here are 5 signs the expat...

27/04/2015

Seeing children begging is one of the hardest parts about traveling in developing countries. But we need to think before we open our wallets.

http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2013/09/giving_money_to_child_beggars_don_t_do_it.html

I still remember him vividly. He was a little boy, maybe 10 or 11 years old, who navigated the streets of New Delhi by lying, stomach-down, on an old skateboard, and pulling his body along with his arms. He didn’t have any legs. He rolled over to me, looked up...

27/04/2015

The best thing about being woken up early? Wandering the streets when there's hardly anyone else around.

17/04/2015

I've been in Guatemala for a whole week now (oh how the time has flown), and here are my first impressions of my new town:

http://onetravelsfar.com/2015/04/moving-to-antigua-guatemala/

Last week I moved to Guatemala. I finally arrived in Guatemala City at 7.30pm, after more than 36 hours of travel, and my friend Izy and her boyfriend Juan met me at the airport. I was so tired I couldn’t see straight, so we stayed at his house in the city that...

13/04/2015

This is where I live:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/12/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-antigua-guatemala.html?_r=1

The 500-year-old city feels like a portal to another century, with a wealth of colonial architecture, markets, ruins and rain forest.

11/04/2015

Finally arrived in Guatemala after the longest flight of my life, and over 35 hours of traveling. Up at 3am, 3 flights with stops in Sydney and Dallas, and one of those lovely flights was 15 and a half hours long. But I'm here, and speaking Spanish like a pro (I said gracias at the airport). Heading to Antigua tomorrow!

31/03/2015

I'm planning a big visit to the USA in October, and I can't wait to see some of the places I haven't been yet, like New Orleans and the Grand Canyon. This list makes me want to spend six months traveling through the states!


http://www.boreddaddy.com/29-surreal-places-in-america-you-need-to-visit-before-you-die/

If you live in the U.S., you don’t need a passport to see what mother nature has to offer. 1. Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Alaska AER Wilmington D

27/03/2015

This definitely inspires me to travel (although it doesn't take much).

http://matadornetwork.com/trips/23-of-the-most-inspiring-views-on-the-planet-and-how-to-get-there/

These are some of the places and sights that have inspired us to travel. What inspires you?

18/03/2015

Guess who just booked a flight to Guatemala? In less than 3 weeks I'll be in Central America! I'm ridiculously excited/a little nervous about my lack of Spanish, but sometimes you just have to take a leap and hope it all works out!

17/03/2015

: Which airlines have best & worst legroom? http://buff.ly/1wUYnHD