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Re: Best English Breakfast in Chiang Mai? ‎A Full “English” Review of UN Bar

Anthony Middleton — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:26:00 -0000

Hahaha Tanapat,

That's one of my favourite games! Cheers, Drew - that picture is droolworthy!

Re: Best English Breakfast in Chiang Mai? ‎A Full “English” Review of UN Bar

Tanapat — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:45:34 -0000

Thanks for sharing it with the world, Drew. I just have to point out that one can insert so many "That's What She Said" into Anthony's review :)

Re: An Example of Real, Honest, Raw, Amazing Travel Writing

Drew Meyers — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:26:09 -0000

Your post was part of the reason I just re-wrote my about page on my blog http://www.drewmeyersinsights....

Re: An Example of Real, Honest, Raw, Amazing Travel Writing

spencerspellman — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:19:09 -0000

Really one of the best comments I've gotten Drew. Glad it resonated so much with you. Thank you!

Re: My First Haircut in Chiang Mai (and Where to Get one Near Chiang Mai Gate)

Drew Meyers — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:46:20 -0000

Thanks Conor. I'll sign up for the list

Re: My First Haircut in Chiang Mai (and Where to Get one Near Chiang Mai Gate)

Conor Curtis — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:28:52 -0000

Hey Drew,
Hope you're doing well out there buddy. Check this out: It might be something useful in your future travels once it gets off the ground: http://www.tomoguides.com/

Re: Internet Etiquette on the Travel Trail

Tom Bartel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:41:47 -0000

Drew, been there, suffered that. Just love it when people watch youtube all day on the hostel's DSL connection.

Re: The Long Road Through Vietnam

Drew Meyers — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:42:57 -0000

My friend and I took the 30 hour train ride from saigon to hanoi...was an amazing experience. We drank vodka shots with two older vietnamese men, tried to communicate, but they couldn't really speak english. That's what travel is all about...

Re: The Cost of Full Time Travel

Drew Meyers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:10:51 -0000

Very impressive that you document all this. It would be extremely powerful data if there was an aggregate data set from a number of travelers documenting what they spend on the travel trail.

Re: The Cost of Full Time Travel

Nora - The Professional Hobo — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:46:01 -0000

Thanks for the reference! I've spent the last two years officially tracking my expenses (prior to that I only tracked my deductible expenses), and I find it quite illuminating - even empowering - to track them.

The trick when you track your expenses is not to feel guilty every time you spend money (because you have to record it and sometimes that makes you feel like you shouldn't have spent the money)...but rather to spend as you wish (within reason!) and track your expenses without pre-judgement.

If you're overspending, the proof will be in the pudding when you analyze your expenses (which initially should be done regularly).

It's a good exercise to do, whether or not you're traveling!

Re: Traveling and Obscene (Fun?) Guestures

Fon_fon21 — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:48:06 -0000

I'm Thai. And I don't think the thumbs up in Thailand is an obscene gestures.

Re: Full Service Hostels: Convenient or Cultural Black Holes?

Drew Meyers — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:48:58 -0000

hey brad...I totally agree. Full service kind of ruins the cultural immersion in my book.

On a related note, here's an article I think you'd really like - http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01...

Re: Obtaining a Cambodia Tourist Visa Online

DriftingDuo — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:23:09 -0000

This would have been extremely helpful since trying to obtain through a tour company will cost you double.

Also keep in mind those going from Cambodia overland into Thailand you only receive a 15 day visa as oppose to 30 when you fly in. Just a bit of useful info that I wish I had when making the trip to Angkor last year!

Re: Adventurous Destinations for Travelers of All Age

judi — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:52:13 -0000

I have found great adventure throughout our beautiful country. The hillside wild flowers and barns of Pennsylvania, the grand splendor of Miami with its pastel buildings and white sand. Forests so quiet, with the fragrance of cedar clinging in the air, and marine life in Seattle on a sunny day, are only a glimpse of the adventure I enjoy!

Re: Hitting the Travel Links - October 19th

jason — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:06:01 -0000

Thanks for the mention Drew!

Re: Traveling and Obscene (Fun?) Guestures

Susan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:09:47 -0000

haha, good to know!

Re: “How To” to Get the Most Out of Couchsurfing.org

Pendar Khosravi — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:47:03 -0000

Hi Brad,

I'm friends with Chelsea from way back in high school and I love to read you and Chelsea's blog. What you two are doing, traveling around the world, is an absolute dream of mine and it seems that it wouldnt have been a possibility for you without the access to couchsurfing. I've wanted to try this for a while since it gives you a free place to stay, but better yet it gives you access to local places and foods that you would have otherwise never had the oppporunity to see if you went the touristy route. My question to you, since you guys are so experienced, is how do you know if someone is safe to stay with. I would love to use other hosts and even become a host myself, but the one thing that scares me is how to know if where your staying and even if who you're inviting to stay at your house is a trust worthy person? Did you guys just hope for the best in everywhere you stayed or did you have system that you used to select the best places. Hope you guys are doing great and I would love to meet you and see Chelsea in the future!!

Wishing the best!!

-Pendar

Re: A Few Good Reads to Inspire You

Alexis Grant — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:18:05 -0000

Thanks for the shout-out!

Re: Rookie Backpacker Travel Fail

Drew Meyers — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:59:53 -0000

But sleeping bag? They are way too big. A sleep sack like this one? Yes. I have one of those (though I didn't on my first few trips). before every trip, I seem to wander to REI and buy a few more sweet pieces of travel gear :)

Re: Rookie Backpacker Travel Fail

Jade Johnston — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:34:55 -0000

I have to disagree! If you have a sleeping bag then you don't have to pay to rent sheets! Maybe hostels didn't do that in 2005 but they sure do now. And on overnight busses and trains that totally (and always) misuse the air conditioning, its a real life saver.

Jade Johnston - http://www.ouroyster.com

Re: Life is a Game, Football is Life – Trailer

Camille — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:46:12 -0000

Thanks Drew! very nice to read your note and have our trailer on your blog. Camille

Re: WIFI Hotspots in Valencia, Spain

chrisp — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:08:28 -0000

when you open a wifi hotspot you need to make sure you keep a log of all conectionns. A Wifi Hotspot management system is the only feasable way to do this

Re: Saint Thomas, Tropical Storm Emily, and Travel Plans

Lima Travel Guide — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:35:28 -0000

Turned out pretty weak, didn't it?

Re: St Lucia, The Caribbean’s Hidden Little Gem

Maria — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:29:38 -0000

Yeah its a beautiful place very chilled out, but if you go whilst the Jazz events are on, you can have such a party *sigh* want to go back!!

Re: St Lucia, The Caribbean’s Hidden Little Gem

Patrick Maeng — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:56:13 -0000

Did you guys go to this island while you were there? Sounds awesome! A definite change of pace to the typical Caribbean lifestyle that we witnessed while we were there.