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As mentioned our plans are simple. We are moving abroad to SE Asia. With the goal being to live happily and relatively cheaply, along with a few other things that we went into via our latest podcast and Veeeelog. Take a listen here, see us here. We are also writing a series of 4 blogs dedicated to each country that we are considering living in and visiting for some length of time. Cambodia was our first blog, followed by Malaysia and now up next is Vietnam. Full disclosure, I

Malaysia Move abroad. Experience. Grow. And, live happily and cheaply in the process--that's our goal. We also thought we would of course share with everyone what we've found as we make this big decision, akin to the "big chop!" Natural hair sistas will get that..lol We are considering four countries: Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. We already discussed Cambodia in depth (hopefully) and next up is Malaysia. As we are exploring, we are realizing there are more thing

For many months I've been noticing LA Adam's posts on Facebook as she spoke on growing her personal self and wealth. I was slightly surprised when she stated that she was in the business of AirBnB. Not surprised enough to not ask for an interview about being a part of this amazing industry. Below is our conversation. Join in, ask a question or two. What brought you into the AirBnB business?​ How long? -I was driving for Uber part time my daughter’s last two years of high scho

I'm sorta cheap, I know this. It doesn't bother me at all. I say when you start falling in love you look for different vacation areas cause the one you loving on has ideas on where she wanna go. So here we are now, just now, looking for lodging cause life and other things have taken precedence. And these prices. These prices. My soul is hurt. I'm cheap. I don't mind admitting that. I get really happy when I find great lodging at a reasonable price. Barcelona is not the city f

Here on Wandering Soup, we are always talking about solo, couple and, in the future, family travel. What we don't talk about is group or organized travel. That situation was easily remedied when a friend of mine celebrated her bornday by going to Cancun Mexico with Olivia Travel. I told her to enjoy but expect some questions when you get back! Below is the conversation that was had. Enjoy and here's to seeing you on an Olivia Travel trip in the not so distant future. First qu

I've done all three, well technically not AirBnB more VRBO(Homeaway) and I've found that there are pro's and con's to all. In the end it's really going to be up to you and what you like on your vacation. Below are some simplistic pros and cons from my point of view. Hotels Pros: Loyalty points and rewards. If you join their rewards program you have a higher priority in getting a room on that busy holiday weekend and possibly getting the good view from that suite all the way u

Are you summer ready? For us, summer so far has meant nights next to each other working or binge-watching a newfound favorite series. We have been able to indulge in delicious time together while the kiddos are on their own summer vacation. We have also tackled multiple transitions: moving in, job changes, riding up and down the highway. Being able to sit together in quiet closeness for extended periods is nothing less than a gift. It has been another honeymoon of sorts, and

I started writing this blog from so many angles in my head that I honestly don't know where it will end up. Will it be travel related? Personal? Will one of the kids have moved my stuff or Amber fried a piece of salt pork and passed it off as a pork chop. Similar to them field peas she made with extra extra extra salt. I ate them though. Cause honestly them thangs was good with my cornbread. She likes cooking together. Or watching me cook. One of the two. My last post was abo

You've got travel fever but you've never been past your granny's house, down the road, out in the country. No worries, I'm here to help you by sharing the steps I go through when researching AND purchasing my trips. There is some overlap in the steps and of course go with the flow that works best for you. 1. Get a passport. This should be obvious. You need one and it will motivate you to travel. I recommend passports for local and international travel. 2. Pay attention to the

Amber and I are married. I keep saying this out loud and here cause...shit. She and the kids are moving physically into my home next month. Possibly earlier cause you know, Taurus. I'm adjusting, cause Taurus. I like my space, I like my quiet. I'm giving all that up for love. For love. Yep. And great conversations about how we are going to do this. And plans for the future. And late night rambles about our past lives. It's taken all of me not to make a list in the midst of al

What happens when you and your travel partner bump heads? Sometimes you get into the planning process and realize that everyone doesn't see eye to eye. It could be because someone is more bohemian and wants the rich, bacteria-laden experience, while someone else won't go anywhere without a wet wipe. Or it may be that breakdowns in communication make it difficult to get anything accomplished. There is something about choosing a place to stay and making transportation decisions

AKA Traveling While Fat. Either title works and either title fits. I'm a plus size woman to my wife and a big ol fat chick to the person sitting next to me on the smedium airplane. I expect that. I really do. It's not going to stop me from flying, but it does make my heart race a little and the beginning of each stroll to my seat a little nauseating. Again not enough to stop flying but enough to research and catalog each airline/flight I've been on not by food (though that co