I'm deathly afraid of motorcycles (and scooters). So much so that I've never actually driven one. Sure, I've ridden on the back of a few scooters when there wasn't a taxi or trike around, but that's not quite the same as driving one yourself. It's a justified fear, I think - I've had a family member severely handicapped on a scooter, a friend in the Navy paralyzed when he crashed his motorcycle, and another friend with a serious infection from laying down her scooter in Bali. In … [Read more...]
Minimalist Travel? Not Gonna Happen!
So - We're pretty far from minimalists. While our friends are touting the advantages of owning nothing, packing light, and only going carry-on, we've been quietly accumulating stuff. Lots of stuff. If we're going to be hitting the road in September, we're going to have to get rid of some things - there's no WAY we're going to be able to fit all this in our bags. As I said - minimalist travelers we are not. :-) I am interested in packing light(er) though. Here's a nice … [Read more...]
Welcome To Expat Romance!
Hey there - so nice to have you with us! This is the personal blog of Justin & Aiza as they work, travel, eat, and blog their way through SE Asia and beyond. We're excited to share our journey with you and our tips, lessons, and experiences as we begin our life as location independent entrepreneurs. Who Is This For? You might want to follow along if you're: Thinking about heading out with your partner or SO and becoming location independent You're a couple traveling around SE … [Read more...]