Field Notes — The Archive
Adventures & Travel Stories
Real stories from the road across 20+ countries — the good, the challenging, and everything in between.
10 ways to stay entertained at the airport
There are so many things to keep yourself occupied at the airport, all you have to have is some imagination. Here is our micro guide on…Read More →
6 Travel Tips from Roaming Sparrow
Roaming Sparrow - TRAVEL TIPS You simply cannot plan for everything. However, keeping a few important things in mind will make your travels much easier. Some…Read More →
Things to do when planning for travel
A lot of times people ask me, "where do you start when planning a trip?" What are the Things to do when planning for travel? What…Read More →
Mount Bromo to Jalan Kawah Ijen
It was late in the evening when we headed out of Kota Yogyakarta. First on to a over night train, then onto a very early morning…Read More →
Northern Vietnam BaiYue Tribe journey
This is one stop on my six-year journey through the country — see them all in Six Years in Vietnam: My Complete Travel Guide. Northern Vietnam…Read More →
Kota Yogyakarta Photos
These are photos I took over several days when in Kota Yogyakarta. From the breath taking morning trip to the Prambanan Temple and down back streets…Read More →
Ideal Travel Gear for 2019
Ideal Travel Gear for 2019 Gearing up for upcoming adventures and world travels. The right gear will make all the difference! After a lot of research,…Read More →
Puerto Rico Travel 2016
In 2016 I vised my little sister on the island of Puerto Rico. What an amazing trip. From landing in San Juan, to the beaches, to…Read More →
3 Ways to Look at Travel Disasters
3 Ways to Look at Travel Disasters If you travel, you are going have a lot of GREAT adventures, but then every now again disaster may…Read More →
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