Adventurous waterfall jumps in the Philippines
This early retired budget traveler feels like a kid again at these waterfalls and swimming holes.
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Adventure cycling as a retired budget traveler
The slow travel way to connect with the community and see the sites.
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Remarkable Komodo Island adventure
One of Lonely Planet’s top 10 value destinations in 2020.
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Exact details on cheap Komodo dragon tour boat
Exactly what your money buys on this Komodo dragon trip.
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Total cost to see rare Komodo dragons
From airfare to accommodations, this is exactly what it cost us to see the wild and famous Komodo dragons.
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Astonishing Komodo dragon overnight trip on a budget
(***This post was updated in September 2021 with pandemic information, and with the reclassification of Komodo dragons as a threatened species due to climate change. See the table of contents to quickly jump to these sections, noted with stars***.) We took a Komodo dragon trip in Indonesia to see cold-blooded carnivores living on some islands
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7 Incredible waterfalls, thrilling cliff jumps in Bali
Adventurous cliff jumps so accessible, even retirees can leap off.
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Dreamy landscapes, active days in Ninh Binh
Our breathtaking adventures in this part of Vietnam.
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Our personalized DMZ tour in Vietnam
It included areas where Ellen’s father served his tour of duty.
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Fun furgon travel in Albania from Tirana to Saranda
Our 6.5 hour journey cost $14; the experience was priceless.
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Easy Adriatic adventure: Ferry from Italy to Croatia
What to expect on this border crossing over the Adriatic Sea.
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As far as I can get from the office: The Sahara Desert
Silent beauty at Erg Chicaga in Morocco.
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Public bus ride into a Marrakesh neighborhood
What a Marrakesh neighborhood away from tourists was like.
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A hike up and down Cabo’s Cross Hill
Oh my gosh – the views!
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A fantastic swim with whale sharks in La Paz
In the water with incredible, huge fish.
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Beaches near Zihuatanejo – and how to get there
Bring a book and sunglasses to relax and chill at these beaches in and around Zihuatanejo.
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4 useful tips for Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca
A beautiful stop on our early retirement budget travel world tour.
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Hold tight! The crazy shuttle bus ride from Antigua to San Cristobal
Another wild ride on our budget travel adventure!
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Challenging hike to see the Fuego volcano erupt
I’m glad I did this before I’m any older.
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