Jason’s ‘Jason Gets Around the World’ trip journal that will continue to be updated as the trip goes on.
Trips, Tips, and Tricks
My Unforgettable Oaxaca Textile Experience
Wow, it’s already almost the end of August, and I am finally finding the time to share one of the more unique experiences I had in Oaxaca, Mexico way back near the beginning of the year on January 24th. This experience wasn’t like the normal ones some may have in Mexico that involve taking a… Continue reading My Unforgettable Oaxaca Textile Experience
Where To Next: Malaysia and Thailand!
This Wednesday, I’m off to Malaysia and Thailand in SE Asia! The purpose of the trip is to attend a travel creators conference called TBEX Asia (Travel Blog Exchange: Asia edition) which will take place in Phuket, Thailand from November 15th to November 18th, 2022. I went to SE Asia in 2013, however, I skipped… Continue reading Where To Next: Malaysia and Thailand!
10 Wonderful Restaurants in Sayulita
When planning a trip to Sayulita, Mexico, be sure you know some of the most wonderful restaurants in Sayulita! These are some of the favorites that I keep going back to over and over.
Off to Europe Again: Portugal, Czechia, Hungary, and Ireland!
Another #jasongetsaroundwithjackie European adventure is taking flight! From Portland to New York to Lisbon to Prague, with more of Europe to come. This afternoon, Jackie and I are heading over to New York for a couple of long days before we depart on another adventure together in Europe. We’re both super excited about making this… Continue reading Off to Europe Again: Portugal, Czechia, Hungary, and Ireland!
Going Back to Oahu
I’m going back to Oahu tomorrow! The last time I went to Oahu — or Hawaii for that matter — was right at the end of 2017 to visit my housemate David and his lovely girlfriend, Lynn. This time Jackie and I will be visiting them together, but this time David’s no longer our housemate… Continue reading Going Back to Oahu
My Favorite Tools: TripIt
TripIt is the tool I use to track everywhere I go and everywhere I stay. Since 2008, I’ve been able to store all my itineraries for flights, hotels, rentals, and more. It’s so simple and easy to manage. TripIt is by far my favorite tool for tracking my travel plans throughout the year.
My Favorite Tools: AwardWallet
One of my favorite tools that I use all the time (now going on eight years) is AwardWallet. AwardWallet is used to track a large number of award programs. From airlines to hotels, rental cars, trains, and even Domino’s Pizza–AwardWallet tracks them all. Creating an account is simple, and adding a program to your account… Continue reading My Favorite Tools: AwardWallet
Goodbye 2020; Happy New Year 2021!
Can you believe it, the year is FINALLY ending today and we all finally get to say goodbye 2020! What a relief! In hindsight, if I would have known about the little getting around I would do in 2020, I would have done a better job of planning what to do with this year that… Continue reading Goodbye 2020; Happy New Year 2021!
Making Travel Plans in 2020: Whitefish, Montana by Rail [Follow Up]
I wanted to give a follow-up to the Making Travel Plans in 2020 post I made in September. Specifically, our trip to Whitefish, Montana by Rail and give some more info while I’m at it.
Making Travel Plans in 2020
With the way 2020 has gone so far, making travel plans in 2020 seems like it may lead to more disappointment as many plans will likely fall through, however, I’m happy to be making new ones again. Yes, everything originally planned for in 2020 was either postponed or canceled, but perhaps these new plans will… Continue reading Making Travel Plans in 2020
To Reach the Beach [Canceled]
Update (8/31): Sad to say…but Reach the Beach has been canceled this year. Feel free to read-on though!