It’s no secret that you need to be vigilant when traveling, but what about if you move to a new city? Or even in your own town? Author J.J. Luna is no stranger to this subject and recommends that at the very least, you get yourself a ghost address as a way of protecting your privacy. Read the rest of this entry »

Yesterday I hooked up with an old friend. We met at a local Timmy’s and proceeded to catch each other up on what’s been happening over the years. One thing led to another and we wound up discussing the RV lifestyle. Read the rest of this entry »

This is a rather unpleasant term to describe American travelers but it could apply equally to many people from different countries. At its root, the “ugly” term is often used to describe a traveler who compares where they are to where they come from. Inevitably, where they are (in this case, Mexico) is found lacking, in one way or another. Read the rest of this entry »

When traveling, especially if you’re on the road for a long time, you’ll need to have a physical address to receive mail. One issue that comes up with this option is the issue of privacy. If this is a concern for you, a simple solution is a ghost address. Read the rest of this entry »

Eventually there will come a time when you need to dispose of an old or outmoded computer. Before you do so, there are some precautions you need to observe. Not heeding this can make your old computer a treasure trove for thieves. Read the rest of this entry »

Here I am again, after another night under the stars. I was in the same area, where it was peaceful and quiet. I had a good sleep but woke up with a splitting headache. After a couple of Tylenol and some coffee, my headache calmed down. Read the rest of this entry »

Well, it’s done. Last night was my first experience in sleeping without a home and all went well, partly due to contacting my old friend Nadhia, who explained how things work in and around Victoria. Read the rest of this entry »

This morning I’d had all I could stand with the abusive landlords in Esquimalt and I moved out, straight into homelessness again. (More on this later.) I’d hoped to avert that, due to a chance meeting with a former girlfriend. She read my posts from a few days ago and suggested we pool our resources and find a place together. A great idea, but it didn’t work. Read the rest of this entry »

Today I’m going to write about traveling off the grid, something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, and especially in light of my current situation. It’s also because I like to travel between Canada and Mexico. One really annoying aspect of living in Victoria is dealing with the high cost of rent, so I’m sure you can see why living off the grid is appealing. Read the rest of this entry »

Another reality of being a traveler is you might be alone most of the time. That’s certainly been my situation, with the one exception of traveling with a girlfriend for a while. Being alone poses some interesting challenges, one of which is the issue of security and also the issue of becoming ill while on the road. Read the rest of this entry »