2012 by Candy TreftJan 25, 20125:43 am

BootsnAll’s Indie Travel Challenge 2012: Week #4 Winter Getaways

BootsnAll is one of my premier go-to sites for travel related information. For anyone contemplating a RTW (round the world) trip. This is the place to start. In 2012 BootsnAll will be issuing one challenge/task/subject each […]

2012 by Candy TreftJan 20, 20128:53 am

BootsnAll’s Indie Travel Challenge 2012: Week #3 Learning Through Travel

2012 by Candy TreftJan 19, 20121:13 pm

BootsnAll’s Indie Travel Challenge 2012: Week #2 What is an Indie Traveler?

BootsnAll is one of my premier go-to sites for travel related information. For anyone contemplating a RTW (round the world) trip. This is the place to start. Recently, they had a 30 Day Challenge, in which […]

By Year by Candy TreftJan 19, 201211:54 am

Packing Evolution

2016: Packing for Extended travel to multiple countries. When I left the States in December 2016 for long term travel, I decided to go with a carry-on suitcase and my 19 liter backpack. I continue […]

2012 by Candy TreftJan 4, 201210:12 pm

When a 9 year old Visits

Wow, where to start? My nephew Trae and my daughter were with me here in Chicago for a week over New Years. It was a great experience. Being able to see and experience things in […]

2012 by Candy TreftJan 4, 20128:03 pm

BootsnAll’s Indie Travel Challenge 2012: 2012 Indie Travel List

2012 by Candy TreftJan 1, 20128:00 am

2012 Blog in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,900 views in 2012. If […]

USA by Candy TreftDec 30, 20113:35 am

How To Tame A Monster

This week is very special for me. I am privilaged to be able to share my love of travel and new places with someone very close to my heart….my nephew, Trae. Trae is 9 years […]

USA by Candy TreftDec 23, 201110:38 pm

2011 Round-up

Since it’s getting close to the end of 2011, I thought it fitting for me to post a round-up of people, places and events that occurred during the year. I’ve worked in three locations this year. Here […]

How Did I Get Here? by Candy TreftDec 20, 20117:00 pm

Living Debt Free

When I share my plans for my upcoming trips to South America (Feb 2012) and RTW in 2013, I am constantly being asked “How can you do it” or being told “I wish I could […]