Archive for “How To” Travel Guides

How To Find An Apartment In Playa del Carmen

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Earl

As I mentioned in a post about Playa del Carmen a few weeks ago, travelers I’ve met here in this coastal Mexican town typically seem to pass through a remarkably similar set of stages. They get off the bus. They … Read more →

Visiting The Directorate of Residence In Kurdistan

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Earl

There is some confusion as to whether or not travelers to Iraqi Kurdistan are required to visit the Directorate of Residence during their stay in order to validate their visa. After all, the visa stamp that one receives upon entering … Read more →

How To Travel Overland To Iraq (Kurdistan)

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Earl

Now that I know you’re interested in possibly traveling to Iraqi Kurdistan (right?), I thought it might be helpful to provide a detailed guide on how to get there. Sure, there’s always the option of simply flying directly into the … Read more →

How To Rent An Expensive Apartment For A Budget Price When Traveling

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Earl

After writing my “Living Abroad for Less than $1000 per Month” post a few weeks ago, I received all sorts of interesting emails from readers. I honestly had a great time answering them and I stayed up until 3am a … Read more →