The Tranquilo Traveler
The Tranquilo Traveler is a celebration of voluntourism, slow travel, and other interesting ways to see the world. Travel writer and award- winning Moon Handbooks author Joshua Berman created The Tranquilo Travel as a resource for world trippers and international volunteers, a window to the author’s travels in Nicaragua, Belize, and beyond, and an update of his books and articles.
A ‘Bon Voyage’ card from my cousin Zoey, Age 4
By Joshua | 
No Comments » Note the complex “heart-within-a-heart” imagery; the orange curly-clouds evoke our impending flight, and the center circle can only be a compass rose, as Tay and I board our plane and... [Read this entry]
What to take and what to leave behind
By Joshua | No Comments » As counter-intuitive as it seems, the length and scope of our trip actually simplifies this age-old conundrum—11 months, mostly on the move, we’ve got to keep things light. However, not... [Read this entry]
La Despidida
By Joshua | No Comments » Actually, “Bon Voyage” would be more appropriate for our post-wedding-slash-going-away rager at my parents’ last weekend, seeing as how Paris is our first stop (this Monday night!). Huuuuge big-up to... [Read this entry]
Got Plane Tickets?
By Joshua | 2 Comments » “Treat your tickets like cash,” said our Airtreks agent.
Pre-trip Prep
By Joshua | No Comments » New York City, capital of the world, the perfect place to prepare for such a global venture as ours. On our way to the Pakistani Consulate (in a posh upper... [Read this entry]
Good Fortune
By Joshua | No Comments » Eighteen days till blast off. In between departure errands (faxing passports, copying documents, etc.), Tay and I met my parents at Empire Szechuan on Jericho Turnpike. We found this:
The... [Read this entry]
Where in the world is Dubai?
By Joshua | 1 Comment » Is it safe to travel to Islamabad? What language do they speak in Pakistan? How about going overland from Lahore to Delhi? I found the answers to these questions, but... [Read this entry]
O, The Places We’ll Go
By Joshua | 2 Comments » It was not without some anxiety that we signed the money transfer this morning and watched a relatively large chunk of our wedding cash disappear over the Rockies to our... [Read this entry]
The Practical Nomad: World Travel is Sexy…
By Joshua | No Comments » Our primary pre-trip resource is Travel Guru Edward Hasbrouck’s The Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World.
If, during the next year, we forget why we’re doing it, we... [Read this entry]
Joshua Berman is an award-winning author for Avalon Travel Publishing's Moon series. He is a writer, editor, and trip leader, based in Central America and Boulder, Colorado. Learn more about Joshua or contact him here.- 0. Volunteering Abroad
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Hi -- We are finding the Peapod Plus a very useful ... [read more] - Khawaja T ariq Mahmood on Why We Came to Pakistan: Gordon College, Rawalpindi, and our search for Dr. Stewart
I attended Gordon college from 1965-1970 , I was a ... [read more] - SAJJAD HAIDER on The Mir of Hunza, Part 2
Dear All The acrimonious attitude exhibited by th ... [read more] - [F]oxymoron on Belikin Beer: It’s Not Just for Teething Anymore!
This is classic! - Melody on Belize with a Baby: My Daughter’s First Trip Abroad
a wonderful adventure!! I am loving it!! I feel l ... [read more] - nomadic matt on Belikin Beer: It’s Not Just for Teething Anymore!
mmmm belikins are very good. crack one open for me ... [read more] - Julie on Belize with a Baby: My Daughter’s First Trip Abroad
Your baby is truly adorable, very cute. And hope s ... [read more] - Madeline on Belize with a Baby: Shanti Heads South
Hi Shanti! I hope you are having a good time! I ca ... [read more] - Matt Harwood on Belize with a Baby: Shanti Heads South
Looks like a great time. I will definitely have to ... [read more] - Jenny on Belize with a Baby Part 2: Gales Point and Belize City
That is so darn cute!!!
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