Want to be a VIP Skip the Line and other Vatican Museum Tricks

by CJ | Aug 20, 2023, 12:24:05

My first trip to the Vatican in over 25 years. This time I used my web sleuthing and an added fee, to be a VIP and skip the 3+ hour line. There’s an inverse relationship between time and money. Frequently, people have one or the other. But money can make your...

Oh the things you’ll need to learn for a blog, today trademarks

by CJ | Jun 21, 2023, 19:14:00

When I started Wanderonomy I learned a ton of stuff: legal, software programming, graphic design, editing, computer automation, and so much more. It’s been an interesting journey, that’s not over. Last March I got to learn something new, Trademark...

How I Stay Powered Up, Productive, and Inspired While Traveling

by CJ | Jun 4, 2023, 12:47:14

Some people can’t work from home. Some people can’t work on the road. Some people can. Just like any job, productivity varies. No one can (or should be expected to) operate at 100% all the time. Wandering and working on the road has some unique challenges....

I Love Scuba Diving Liveaboards, Don’t Miss My Red Sea Adventures

by CJ | May 28, 2023, 09:59:20

Ahh…I love scuba liveaboards (LOB for short) diving….I did my PADI Advanced Open Water course on a LOB in Sharm el Sheik, Red Sea, Egypt in 2001.  At the time, dive buddies said I was spoiled by skipping lots of shore or day boat dives.  How right they...

Hike for free fun and great views at Anavarza Castle

by CJ | May 27, 2023, 19:41:01

I wandered off the beaten path to Anavarza Castle. It was built in the 1st century on a limestone massif 200-230m high and 1500m long. The climb up is a well worn but unmarked trail, sometimes with stairs cut into the stone. When you get to the top you are rewarded...

Global Entry Renewal Interview on Arrival Dublin – A Cautionary Tale

by CJ | May 26, 2023, 19:41:01

June 2019 I submitted the form and paid the fee to renew my Global Entry.  I waited patiently for notification of approval and hoped I wouldn’t have to do an in person interview.  Since I’m currently living outside the US the interview is an even bigger...

How To Explore The Best Paradise Of Bali

by CJ | May 25, 2023, 19:41:01

Bali is paradise if paradise has TERRIBLE traffic. You should still go because it’s paradise! You can stay a week or a month (if you want to stay longer you need a special visa). A week gets you the highlights without feeling too rushed. Next time, (I already...