I Should Log Off

Linux, not Mac or Windows, for travel.

Danny — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:32:31 +0000

We installed the Linux Ubuntu operating system on our eeePC Netbook just before we departed for Africa. Somewhere around the start of our time in South America our computer, then using MS Windows, developed insomnia where it would wake up from its stand by, or sleep status while closed, inside its case, tucked away in my backpack. Fire was an obvious concern, but we were more worried the computer would fry itself on the inside. Add that to a couchsurf in Argentina where a self-proclaimed ‘Linux Geek’ pointed out that all the applications we were using (since they were all free) ran natively inside Linux. We took the plunge. Backed up everything. Formatted the hard drive. Erased all our precious ... Related posts:

Vacation from Travel It’s 1pm and I’m sitting in Danny’s parents kitchen looking...
Stop Hunger Porn #1: Stop Donating Recently, somewhere in America, a politician was forced to backtrack...
Guide: The African Safari (DIY) There are two main types of safaris, the do-it-yourself and...

Vacation from Travel

Jillian — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:21:36 +0000

It’s 1pm and I’m sitting in Danny’s parents kitchen looking out at the backyard. The air conditioning is on, the fridge is fully stocked, the bathrooms have ultra-soft toilet paper,and the toilets are guaranteed to flush. These may sound totally normal to you, but these small conveniences don’t really exist in my world. Every few days we pick ourselves up and move to a new location. Sometimes the electricity doesn’t work for hours, sometimes the water will go out all day, often there isn’t a shred of toilet paper to be found in a public bathroom. Travel is all very exiting, but after 16 months we needed a vacation from our travels. Vacation means freedom from something: work, duty or responsibility. ... Related posts:

So much more than a place to rest We’ve seen so many things in the last year: nearly...
Stop Hunger Porn #1: Stop Donating Recently, somewhere in America, a politician was forced to backtrack...
Tips for Traveling through Europe Compared to many of the places we’ve been, travel in...

Photo Tuesday: Tour de advertising

Jillian — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:30:12 +0000

The Tour de France is a huge event in cycling, and as with all sports, advertising plays a big role in the Tour. Before each stage there’s a “advertiser’s parade” officially called the publicity caravan. Tour officials call it an essential part of the tour, but we generally love these things for the plethora of junk and candy they throw at you. Unfortunately we only scored one package of candy and a few free goodies, but it was worth it to see the ridiculous floats and “motivators” do their thing on the business-like streets of Brussels. Vive le tour! Share and Enjoy: Related posts:Photo Tuesday: Re-thinking Butterflies We took this picture hiking around the Juan Curi waterfall... Photo Tuesday: Grey Whales Starting something ... Related posts:

Photo Tuesday: Re-thinking Butterflies We took this picture hiking around the Juan Curi waterfall...
Photo Tuesday: Grey Whales Starting something new on the blog today, a Photo Tuesday...