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  • Bogota – First Impressions

    Bogota – First Impressions

    I arrived in Bogota at about 4:30 am. The first thing I noted was that Canadians must pay an entry fee that it seemed no other nation was subject too. The sum was not insignificant at $80.00 but the other part of the process was that all Canadian travelers had to enter a separate line,… Read more

  • One More Sleep

    One More Sleep

    This will be the last blog post I make before departing for distant lands. I began my preparations about two weeks ago, and although one can never imagine all the possible challenges, I feel well enough prepared. I have done thing type of thing before, and I am looking foreword to a new opportunities that… Read more

  • 2 Days and Counting

    2 Days and Counting

    Trip planning continues, and today was a day to take care of necessary housekeeping chores. I am fortunate to be in a situation where I can leave without worry over the care of my house. For many people the idea of being abroad for months at a time is not only unpleasant, but also unaffordable.… Read more

  • Three Days…

    Three Days…

    Today was a low key day. I had an opportunity to join a good friend on a road trip across the prairies. It was a perfect chance to spend some time together before I head off on the next adventure. This particular friend is an excellent conversationalist, and we share many interests. The discussion ranged… Read more

  • Four Days and Counting

    Four Days and Counting

    Banking while abroad can be complicated and costly. In this post I cover some of the tools I plan to use. Read more

  • E-Sims for International Coverage

    E-Sims for International Coverage

    eSIM technology is a viable way to access data and keep costs reasonable while traveling. Read more