http://www.traveltightwad.net Taking you from here to there with money to spare Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:25:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have just returned from a great trip to Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.  This was a special trip with a primary emphasis on Luang Prabang.  Laos is a great country with a lot to see and do.  It is much more laid back than Thailand.  If you have never been ... http://www.traveltightwad.net/index.php/2008/09/12/journey-into-laos/ http://www.traveltightwad.net/index.php/2008/04/27/more-cowboy-boots-from-thailand/ Boots purchased in Bangkok Thailand from Tony's Leather on Suriwong Road. All custom made. http://www.traveltightwad.net/index.php/2008/04/26/boots-from-tonys-leather-on-silom-road-bangkok-thailand/ I just returned from watching three parades in Mobile, Alabama.  Saturday, February 2, 2008.  We had a good time.  If you have never seen a Mardi Gras parade, be it in New Orleans, Mobile, or Fairhope, Alabama, you are missing out.  Just watching the floats, bands, and carnival atmosphere makes ... http://www.traveltightwad.net/index.php/2008/02/02/mardi-gras-mobile-alabama/ Bali Having just returned from a vacation in Bali, I am recommending this destination for the first time Asia traveler.  It is a great place for the person who wants a budget place that is laid back and doesn't want to spend much money.  You can also experience southeast Asia without ... http://www.traveltightwad.net/index.php/2007/12/10/bali-a-review-of-a-recent-trip-to-the-island/ Artini 2 Cottages I recently returned from Bali and stayed at Artini 2 cottages.  This is a great hotel.  I am goingto give you my review.  The hotel is situated in a pretty good location right on Hanoman street.  It is a great location about a 5 minute walk from the ... http://www.traveltightwad.net/index.php/2007/12/03/artini-2-cottages-bali-indonesia-a-review-of-the-hotel/ Have you been dreaming of a place where you could dive where the water was clear and there was lots of reef life and the boat crew was really glad to assist you?  I have been dreaming of such a place, a tropical place.  Somewhere different, somewhere out of the ... http://www.traveltightwad.net/index.php/2007/11/30/diving-in-the-solomon-islands-aboard-the-live-aboard-ship-bilikiki/ I just returned from an 5 night stay at the Kumala Pantai resort hotel in Legian Beach Bali and I am here to say that I had a great time.  The hotel is at a great location located at the edge of Legian Beach.  I would whole heartedly recommend it.  ... http://www.traveltightwad.net/index.php/2007/11/16/kumala-pantai-hotel-legian-kuta-beach-bali/ I just ate at the new sushi restaurant in Foley, Alabama, Ichiban Japanese Cuisine.  I must say that I was quite impressed.  Located across Highway 59 in a stripmall from WalMart, it contains the usual staples including tuna roll, California roll,  salmon roll, Philadelphia roll, etc.  However, they also have ... http://www.traveltightwad.net/index.php/2007/10/26/ichiban-japanese-cuisine-new-sushi-restaurant-in-foley-alabama/ Tsukiji Central Wholesale Market is a large wholesale market for fish, fruit and vegetables. It is located in the center of Tokyo, Japan.  It handles of 2000 tons of fish products daily.  It is the world's largest fish markets and a must see on a trip to Tokyo.  Try to ... http://www.traveltightwad.net/index.php/2007/10/19/tsukiji-fish-market-in-tokyo-japan/