Travel via Bitstrips

So most readers would have seen the “original” Kirk & Daina Bitstrip that I posted before we left for the … More

The Summer That Wasn’t (in Toronto)

Outside of cruise ships (which don’t count), this will be the summer where I spent the least amount of time … More

I’ve mentioned a few times that this trip has gone at a slightly slower speed than I’m used to. Admittedly, … More

So San Pedro pretty much redefines “laid back”. People who need to get somewhere fast do it on a golf … More

Well, managed to pack in another couple of “lifetime” moments today! One of the “Must See” things in Belize is … More

So I’ve been in Belize a couple of times during my Royal Caribbean days, but never really got a chance … More

Buses, buses, buses. This morning was a freaking transportation zoo! We get up early to catch a 7:30 shuttle to … More

So, again, Tikal impresses in both architecture and nature. Walking through the site at four in the morning was an … More

So, you’ve all seen this place.Maybe I shouldn’t say all. But most. Anybody who has seen the first Star Wars … More

Well, Flores is nice. It won’t blow you away, it won’t change your world, but as a necessary stopover before … More

Ugh. Not a general indictment of the day, mind you. Just how I happen to be feeling right now. We … More

I was literally expecting nothing to come out of this day. And by nothing, I do mean nothing by my … More

Helmets are for nerds… or the safety conscious. Well, I finally went ziplining! Can’t remember if I had publicly derided … More

I’m going to lead off again by saying how much I LOVE this town. So quiet, so peaceful, so completely … More

So it’s rare that you actually start out a trip with a full on transit day, but here it is. … More

So there will be no upgrading this year. My mom keeps a daily journal of events in her life and … More

Three thirty cab ride. Gotta make my way through US Customs before heading off to Miami. Flight leaves at 6:30 … More

So I’m blatantly using the “D” of “kdbackpacks” to enhance readership for my trip to Seoul. It’s been decided. It’s … More

So business is about to pick up. 41 days from now, we’ll be flying out for a quick trip into … More