No matter how much I enjoy traveling and seeing new places, every once in a while I find myself reminded of the dangers that occasionally arise; no matter which country I’m in. Just yesterday, in Mongolia, I had a brush with an aspiring criminal that reminded me, yet again, how important it is to not …
Travel Tips
Registering in Mongolia
If you’re an American citizen, you can stay in Mongolia up to 90 days without a visa. Awesome, right? Absolutely. There is, however, a little sneaky addendum to that. If you’re staying longer than 30 days, you have to register with the Mongolian Immigration office. It’s free for U.S. citizens, but it’s still a pain …
Adding Pages to Your U.S. Passport Overseas
If you do a lot of traveling, inevitably you will run out of visa pages. This happened to me here in Mongolia. Luckily, it’s not a trip-ender and it doesn’t mean you are forever stranded in whatever remote corner of the globe you find yourself in. For Americans, adding pages to their passport is a …
Things That Skitter in the Night
Throughout my travels, I’ve run into many varieties of creepy crawlies that make their way into my chamber of rest. Geckos, rats, mice, ants, spiders, cockroaches and – of course – mosquitoes. Usually it’s no big deal or is merely an annoyance. A few nights ago, my first night in Hpa An, I had some …
Helpful Tips for Living Abroad: Preparations
So you want to live in another country. Awesome! You’re in for a life changing experience, it’s just a matter of making it happen. Here are some helpful hints on things to do before you leave. Research the country you are moving to Try and learn a little bit about the history of the country …