tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post7284156821819619782..comments2024-01-04T03:14:49.554-06:00Comments on The Mobile Lawyer -- One Lap, No Jetlag: What I wish I knew BEFORE my RTW tripGo, See, Writehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543976343023394268noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-45262048175117013802010-08-29T19:01:06.189-05:002010-08-29T19:01:06.189-05:00Wow, these are great tips. I'm in the plannin...Wow, these are great tips. I'm in the planning process of my first RTW, so, definitely will have these in mind. Especially the "taking a rest". I have consistently traveled at a fast pace but now I'm starting to slow down a bit and give myself more time to "settle and experience" the place. <br /><br />These tips are great also for non RTW trips and anyone can easily implement them.Norberthttp://www.globotreks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-82834861614861743082010-08-26T23:19:00.047-05:002010-08-26T23:19:00.047-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441397228107781052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-89520601885700615752010-08-26T23:17:56.066-05:002010-08-26T23:17:56.066-05:00Hey,
I Stumbled Upon your blog, great to see tha...Hey, <br /><br />I Stumbled Upon your blog, great to see that you made it.<br /><br />I have a great photo of you smoking cigars in Panama, which I always thought was a shame you didn't have. If you want a copy let me know!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441397228107781052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-35376553754681616272010-08-25T11:48:04.742-05:002010-08-25T11:48:04.742-05:00wow -- many thanks everyone. Really, really love ...wow -- many thanks everyone. Really, really love to see comments, especially those with additional tips and ideas.<br /><br />Connie and Kate -- I agree on couchsurfing. I was moving really fast on my trip (since I never flew), so it was really hard to couchsurf because of the short time lag I had in making plans before getting places. Did it once and it was great. Looking forward to doing a lot more in the future.<br /><br />Thanks everyone!!Go, See, Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543976343023394268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-90420683414291467502010-08-24T11:39:38.911-05:002010-08-24T11:39:38.911-05:00This is such a great read for me as I'm just 4...This is such a great read for me as I'm just 4 weeks away from leaving for my own RTW! I've been following a lot of your tips and trying to get myself in the mindset you describe, so hopefully my trip will go as well as yours has!Stephaniehttp://twenty-somethingtravel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-34958877280762506722010-08-22T11:41:32.493-05:002010-08-22T11:41:32.493-05:00Great tips! I try to travel in this way as best I ...Great tips! I try to travel in this way as best I can and I have absolutely no regrets at all during my ongoing 2 years of continuous travel. I second the couchsurfing mention. It's a fabulous resource, not only to get a local feel for a new city/country but also to enrich your travel experiences! I made many a great friend through couchsurfing with my travels, many of whom I still stay in regular contact with!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540012342527948405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-14611661258347714362010-08-21T10:36:35.457-05:002010-08-21T10:36:35.457-05:00Nice tips I think any traveler could put into plac...Nice tips I think any traveler could put into place, round the world trip or 3 months abroad. While I haven't done a RTW (would love to), I would say sleep is important while traveling. I have been wearing myself thin lately, taking on too much. I think it is important to travel slower. You see more and are not prone to getting sick/being fatigued.Suzy Guesehttp://suzyguese.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-4828993057586039202010-08-20T18:53:44.619-05:002010-08-20T18:53:44.619-05:00Great post. I am glad I am learning all this stuff...Great post. I am glad I am learning all this stuff before I head off to my RTW trip. I still have a year before take off. I have already started my blog & i have also already started networking with twitter. I am learning so much from the travel community it is amazing. <br /><br />Im gonna keep these in mind as I prepare for my trip!Jaimehttp://breakawaybackpacker.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-46157326942853070032010-08-20T18:00:04.563-05:002010-08-20T18:00:04.563-05:00If you read this beforehand, would you have follow...If you read this beforehand, would you have followed it? I'd give anything to have been on Twitter for the year before my trip, and I tell all potential expats/travelers who reach out to me via my blog to join... And none of them do! It's strange. The rest of your tips: excellent. You must've been a great traveler!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380390407418752469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-4500910849384533102010-08-20T17:51:26.067-05:002010-08-20T17:51:26.067-05:00Great tips! As a former RTW traveler I can relate....Great tips! As a former RTW traveler I can relate. My regret would be not bringing a small netbook. I relied on Internet cafes and the connection was so slow- frustrating for a blogger! Glad you enjoyed your RTW experience :)LeslieTravelhttp://lesliekochtravel.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-34989581521441917722010-08-20T08:24:31.522-05:002010-08-20T08:24:31.522-05:00Number 1 is crucial. I got on Twitter a few months...Number 1 is crucial. I got on Twitter a few months before I left but I wish it had been much earlier.Ayngelinahttp://www.baconismagic.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-5465672750102455732010-08-20T07:24:08.118-05:002010-08-20T07:24:08.118-05:00Great tips! It's amazing the role the internet...Great tips! It's amazing the role the internet and social media plays in the lives of all travelers and tourists, from RTW types to people like me who just get a couple of weeks a year to travel. When I first backpacked after college, none of these resources were available. I had to call (with a phone) ahead to hostels to book rooms and was very dependent on information from other travelers.<br /><br />Flexibility is also key for everyone, as is experiential travel. Anyone can go to Paris, but it's how YOU interpret the city and what you do there that makes it special.Matthttp://landlopers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-65895659909927429122010-08-20T03:36:10.389-05:002010-08-20T03:36:10.389-05:00Supurb list! Love #8 - sometimes that's reall...Supurb list! Love #8 - sometimes that's really hard to accept. I finally learned to accept it while living in Vietnam for a year; else I would've gone mad!<br />The one thing I would add is try Couchsurfing!! I've been traveling for 4 years now and just this month I tried it for the first time am kicking myself for not trying it earlier!Sherry Otthttp://www.ottsworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-5115718993565487662010-08-19T23:22:57.026-05:002010-08-19T23:22:57.026-05:00Excellent post!
Regarding sleep and rest: I compl...Excellent post!<br /><br />Regarding sleep and rest: I completely agree with you. I find that lack of sleep depletes my health on so many different levels, most obviously exhibited when I come home from Vegas.<br /><br />And of course -- Couchsurfing! Meet up with people all over the world! :-DAdventurous Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926690573474650446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-14466916074223705892010-08-19T21:53:15.777-05:002010-08-19T21:53:15.777-05:00great additions, everyone!! Many thanks. Can'...great additions, everyone!! Many thanks. Can't wait to read more from others.Go, See, Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543976343023394268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-70453516286002797132010-08-19T21:27:27.558-05:002010-08-19T21:27:27.558-05:00All great advices.
For me, number three and numbe...All great advices. <br />For me, number three and number eleven hit the nail on the head. I find that expectations often come from anticipating and preparing a lot for something. Sometimes it's great because you can do a lot more with preparation, but more often than not you'll end up missing on the experience because you'd have planned your trip a bit too much or expect a certain thing. <br /><br />Also, great comment from Sally, as usual :)Malaysia Expathttp://www.expatypus.com/wiki/malaysianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-60600928418785715092010-08-19T19:49:14.709-05:002010-08-19T19:49:14.709-05:00I love the tip about resting. In fact, I think I m...I love the tip about resting. In fact, I think I may rest a bit too much. My tips would be to email everyone you know who has ever traveled abroad/lived abroad/worked internationally/has international friends/etc. where you are going & when. It's amazing how many of my friends were able to hook me up with people to hang out with and even people to stay with while I've been traveling. Also, if you're doing any volunteering, know that you don't have to PAY to do it. There are plenty of volunteer directories (WWOOF, HelpX, etc) which can help you find volunteer gigs that you can actually do for free rather than shelling out thousands of dollars. Oh, and be prepared to have bed bugs (not fun) and bad haircuts (maybe even less fun).Sallyhttp://www.unbravegirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591673976075598771.post-10648781529389222922010-08-19T19:32:35.774-05:002010-08-19T19:32:35.774-05:00These are all great tips. Funny how when I first s...These are all great tips. Funny how when I first started facebook, twitter, wireless and skype were something you never had to think about! <br />I totally agree about getting the lots of rest and how beneficial it is for your health. Travel allows you to just relax into life, and that is so good for you! Stress is a silent killer.<br />I would also add try camping. We camped for four months through East and South AFrica. We camped in places for as little as a $1 a night and they were superb spots to pitch our tent.Caz Makepeacehttp://ytravelblog.comnoreply@blogger.com