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Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

When Things are Not in Order on the Travel Trail…

…you can take this bit of advice from an unnamed source on Facebook

Step 1. Get Drunk

Step 2.Get shitty drunk

Step 3. Probably vomit.

Step 4. Repeat step 1…

It goes without saying — strive to keep things in order so you don’t have to abide by this advice.

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Hitting the Travel Links – January 19th

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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International Techno for the Traveler

Though I haven’t seen Pretty Lights first hand (I know the Drifting Duo has), it looks like a pretty amazing show.

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Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Koh Phi Phi – Better The 2nd Time Around

It’s no secret many travel destinations are better the 2nd time around — it’s always easier to have a good time if you know the lay of the land, spoken to a few friends/travelers who have visited the same destination, and have already figured out what NOT to do. I visited the island of Koh Phi Phi back in 2008 and stayed 3 nights — and thought the island was truly an unreal experience. But four years later, my friends and I visited and ended up staying 6 nights. I couldn’t live on the island (it’s a bit too “busy” for me), but I’d definitely recommend an extended stay if you can.

For those visiting Koh Phi Phi in the future, you should make sure you do the following:

  1. Do a day tour and see Maya Bay, Viking Cove and Monkey Beach. You can get a cheap tour for 350 baht that lasts 4 hours (but note the boat is essentially a water taxi and the only food you get is pineapple at the end)
  2. Hike up to the viewpoint that overlooks the whole island. It’s easily one of the best views I’ve ever seen anywhere in the world. There is quite a crowd that gathers up there for sunset.
  3. Watch Muay Thai boxing at the Reggae Bar
  4. End your night by hitting up all the various beach bars playing techno music
  5. Eat at Papaya and Noodles. Papaya is right near Reggae Bar and has amazing food (the cashew chicken is amazing) at great prices — but don’t visit Papaya is you HATE cats. Noodles offers quite simply the best Pad Thai I’ve had anywhere in the world (and it’s cheap).

View from Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint at Sunset

Maya Bay

Cat in the beer fridge at Papaya

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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My Idea of Travel Shopping

We all know tourists shop — excessively. They buy all kinds of trinkets, knick knacks, tank tops, shoes, sunglasses, paintings, dresses, etc.

Well, as a travel addict, none of that is even remotely interesting to me. After all, I’m going to have to lug around every last item that I purchase on my back for months on end.

My definition of travel shopping?

Going to Expedia, Kayak, Cheapoair.com, etc and looking for awesome, cheap plane tickets..

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Travel Deal: Chang Mai to Beijing to Athens

There are some crazy airline deals out there right now. As I try to plan out my spring traveling itinerary, I was just searching some random flights on Expedia and found Chang Mai to Beijing (March 7th) to Athens (April 11th) for $955. Is it just me, or is that crazy cheap?

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Best Airports for Business Travelers in the US

Below is an excellent infographic put together by OnlineMBA.com covering the best airports for business travelers. So, take a look before you wonder off and book your next business flight.

 

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Travel Photo: Sunset on Koh Phangan at Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach

I took this photo on the evening of the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan at Candle Hut Resort. The resort is at Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach.

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Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Travel Photo: Sunset on Koh Tao

Here are a couple photos of gorgeous sunset from the island of Koh Tao in Thailand the other night. I can get used to this view.

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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Snail Mail is the Devil

One of the items on my to-do list before I take off for my next round the world adventure was going through my snail mail. Like you, I HATE snail mail. It is the devil. A week or so ago, I went though 6 months of snail mail and sorted into piles of recycle, shred, or to-file. This is the end result.

What are the most hated tasks you tackle before your travels?

Drew Meyers

Drew Meyers is the co-founder of Horizon & Oh Hey World. He worked for Zillow from September of 2005 to January of 2010 on the marketing team managing Zillow’s API program and various online partnerships. Founder of Geek Estate Blog, a multi-author blog focused on real estate technology for real estate professionals, and myKRO.org, a blog devoted to exploring the world of microfinance. As passionate as you get about travel.

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