Getting a China Visa in Bangkok, Thailand, is quite easy if you have some time to spare and a bit of prepared information. Here’s what you will need for a visa for China: Passport Filled out visa application form (available there) Filled out supplementary visa application form (available there) 1 Passport photo Money NOTE: If [...]
Photo Favorite: Open view of Cerro Fitz Roy, Patagonia, Argentina
by Mark Wiens on July 29, 2011
Location: Cerro Fitz Roy Mountain, Patagonia, Argentina After taking a TEFL course in Buenos Aires in 2008, I headed south to catch a glimpse and do some hiking through Patagonia. Though my tropical skin didn’t adapt too well to the frigid conditions, I witnessed a few of the most impressive natural mountainous landscapes and glaciers [...]
How To Live Like a VIP in Bangkok for $285.06 Per Month
by Mark Wiens on July 26, 2011
This is Part 4 of the “Foundationology of Migrationology” series. I’m going to be honest, I don’t live in a luxurious apartment nor do I drive a Mercedes (or drive anything other than my laptop). I do however live in a safe and quiet neighborhood, enjoy quite speedy internet (most of the time), and dine [...]
Jua Kali – The Informal Kenyan Sector for “Git Er Done”
by Mark Wiens on July 24, 2011
If you’re unfamiliar with the term “git er done,” you can read what it means right here. What is a Jua Kali? The literal translation of Jua Kali in Kenyan Kiswahili is “fierce sun“; the actually meaning is the Kenyan word for “git er done,” or a person, businessman, or entrepreneur that can undoubtedly fix [...]
Photo Favorite: Sunset on the shores of Lovina, Bali, Indonesia
by Mark Wiens on July 22, 2011
Location: Lovina, Bali, Indonesia It was on a full belly of nasi campur that I was able to marvel at this incredible sunset over the dreamy shores of Lovina, northern Bali, Indonesia. I had just learned how to drive in Indonesia, the free for all rules of chaos. But sunsets are different, an opportunity to [...]
Migrationology: The Sustainable Way to Travel Long-Term
by Mark Wiens on July 19, 2011
This is Part 3 of the “Foundationology of Migrationology” series. You know how I made money to start traveling the world, you know about a few strategies for saving enough money to travel the world, but how do I make money while continuing to travel the world and live overseas? How much do I make? The answer: [...]
Exclusive Tips, Travel Advice, and the Best of Migrationology: Announcing the Monthly Newsletter
by Mark Wiens on July 17, 2011
Hey Everyone! First of all, thank you very much for reading and sharing Migrationology. I am propelled to continue publishing articles because of the incredible support you have shown me – I truly appreciate it! I wanted to officially announce that I have started a Migrationology monthly e-mail newsletter (and it’s free)! I’m excited to [...]
Photo Favorite: Surrounded on Dar Es Salaam’s Kigamboni Ferry
by Mark Wiens on July 15, 2011
Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania To get to South Beach from the main portion of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, it’s necessary to take a 5 minute ferry ride to the other side – located very close to the Dar Es Salaam fish market. Cars are the least used form of transportation when entering the Kigamboni [...]
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