Goats On The Road Posts

Living in Grenada: House Sitting and Our Need For a Home Base

Living in Grenada: House Sitting and Our Need For a Home Base

I’m sitting here typing away on my computer, while struggling to keep my mind (and eyes) focused on the task at hand. This would be much easier if the birds would stop chirping in the trees, the waves would stop lapping at the shore, and the lizards would stop running around in the bushes. Our ...
Going Offline: Our Digital Detox Experience in Upstate New York

Going Offline: Our Digital Detox Experience in Upstate New York

Through the windows of the comfortable coach, we watched as the gridlock traffic and hustle of the big city slowly gave way to the vastness and calm of the countryside. Our prior night in the iconic New York City was both fascinating and exhausting at the same time. The idea of spending one day offline ...

31 Unique Photos of Cuba That Will Have You Packing Your Bags

As a North American, I had always thought of Cuba as being a resort destination. This is where those on their holidays would spend a week at an all-inclusive beach resort, while laying on pristine sand and sipping endless mojitos. However, after returning from a 3.5 week backpacking trip to the largest island in the Caribbean, ...
Island Hopping in the Caribbean

3 Must-Visit Caribbean Islands

The Caribbean is the ultimate getaway for North Americans and Europeans, especially during the unbearable winter months. With affordable flights, inexpensive all-inclusive packages and world-class beaches, it’s no wonder why so many people choose to vacation in this part of the world. Apart from easy access, affordability and beaches, this region of the world offers ...
Getting Off The Beaten Path in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Getting Off The Beaten Path

This is a guest post from our friends Jen & Stevo over at Two Can Travel. We first met these two while teaching English in Yangzhou, China. Since then, they’ve moved their lives to Phnom Pehn, Cambodia (among other awesome things) and are here to give you the inside scoop on some of the less ...
Our Location Independent Lifestyle: What Does It Cost?

Our Location Independent Lifestyle: What Does It Cost?

Before going into detail about how much our lifestyle costs us each month, it’s probably a good idea to talk about what being location independent actually means! This is a term that we first heard about a couple of years ago, and is one that we think fits our lifestyle perfectly. Here’s how Wikipedia describes ...