03 October 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Searching for the best accomodations without Capt. Kirk

When traveling in the U.S., you can always find hotels and motels, inns and bed and breakfasts using the big dogs of online booking to find the best deals. I don’t have to go through the names, if you live in the U.S. you already know them. They buy Super Bowl commercial time, and get [...]

29 September 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Trouble in Paradise: Paying Taxes While Living Abroad

Trouble in Paradise: Paying Taxes While Living Abroad

There’s one thing that the 6.32 Million Americans living abroad have in common, they still have to pay the IRS income tax on any earnings they make. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Texan living at a beach side condo in the Philippines or a North Carolinian staying at a run down hostel in Amsterdam, [...]

29 September 2011 ~ 0 Comments

My Culinary Tour of Mexico

My Culinary Tour of Mexico

I rank Mexico #1 in terms of food in Latin America.  I mean, they have T.J.I. Fridays and Chili's Grill & Bar Restaurant! All kidding aside the food really is tremendous. It is distinctly Mexican unlike in Argentina where they are known for Italian food and beef. Or Brazil where the staple is a tasteless [...]

27 September 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Is Mardi Gras the Best Time to Visit New Orleans?

Is Mardi Gras the Best Time to Visit New Orleans?

There’s no doubt that Mardi Gras is a great time to visit New Orleans. The city is filled with color, activity and excitement. You can witness first-hand some of the 300-year old traditions associated with Mardi Gras; watch as the flambeaux carriers light the night sky with torches in a procession that lights the way [...]

26 September 2011 ~ 5 Comments

The Mummy Museum of Mexico

The Mummy Museum of Mexico

It would totally suck if cemeteries charged an annual tax to keep your body buried. I would be hesitant to pay this for a great-great relative whom I know nothing about. This is what happened in Guanajuato, Mexico. But in this town most people were to poor to pay the tax even if they wanted. [...]

23 September 2011 ~ 5 Comments

The Best Smelling Quick Dry Travel Underwear

The Best Smelling Quick Dry Travel Underwear

Travel Underwear? Yes. Even travel briefs exist today. What makes travel undies different from a normal pair is that they are adaptable to even the most adventurous traveler. I am specifically talking about the following attributes: Quick-drying Treated to control odor-causing bacteria Stain resistant Lightweight Sweat-defying Bacteria resistant These claims are all nice but are [...]

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