Going places
Please follow along and let me know what you think. There are no rules. The information is to help you get a head start on how to manage being a nomad.
Sapporo, Japan
The people of Japan are impressive and it is no wonder this country is so prosperous. Everything is clean and orderly. The food is delicious. Contrary to popular opinion, it is surprisingly affordable.
Malaysia (in progress)
Malaysia is the next long term destination and will get the full re:Traveled treatment. This trip will be the first time visiting Malaysia. Coming soon a detailed breakdown of life in Penang.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands has that quaint European aesthetic . It’s on the expensive side of the re:Traveled budget, it is a must see local with a vibrant culture and friendly people. Check out how things are progressing.
re:Traveled LEAder board
Ranking of the places we have been for those wanting a quick take of how they stack up to traveling the re:Traveled way. Criteria is below the fold…
| Location | Length of Stay/Num of Visits | Period | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo, Japan | 82 days / 1 | 5 Jun – 12 Jun | 4.6 | Full Details ? |
| Den Haag, the Netherlands | 89 days / 12 | 15 July – 20 July | 4.0 | Full Details ? |
| Penang, Malaysia | 75 days / 1 | 7 Jan – 23 Mar | 3.7 | Full Details ? |
| San Juan Capistrano, USA | resident when not traveling | Varies | 3.1 | for comparison |
Ratings consist of a 1-5 (5 being best) ranking of 7 equally important criteria.
- Accommodations – Cost, convince and location.
- Daily Living Costs – Groceries, restaurants and sundries
- Public Transit / Walkability – Getting around on foot is important
- Weather – Whats the temp going to be like
- Personal Safety – Need to feel comfortable where you live
- Accessibility – All about being able to get to the destination easily
- Language – Is English spoken and is it easy to communicate
The overall is a simple average of the category scores. This is not a list of was it fun or beautiful since these things are extremely subjective. This is about the mechanics or costs of each item. How much friction is there to getting where you want to go and what you need. You will have to sort out if it was fun for yourselves.