Staying keto on the go can be a challenge. But we’ve been traveling full time for over 5 years and counting and have stayed keto the whole time. People ask us all the time how we do it. Following a ketogenic diet while traveling may seem challenging, especially when exploring countries renowned for their flavorful-yet-carb filled cuisines. However, with a …
Having a keto breakfast on the go is a critical part of staying keto on the go. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Bulletproof Tea One of the most important aspects of the keto diet is to train your body to burn fat instead of sugar and carbs. This means getting good fats into your …
Finding keto snacks on the go is a critical part of staying on a travel keto diet. You can always pack sliced avocado, vegetables, boiled eggs, travel packages of tuna or cooked meat as keto travel snacks. But those snacks can smell strongly and won’t last forever if you forget about them in your luggage for a week! You can …
We found that eating a keto diet (low carb) in Thailand is easy. And after six weeks we left Thailand lighter than we arrived as a result of eating a keto diet. Background on Our Eating a Keto Diet When we decided to become digital nomads one of the first things we resolved to do was lose weight so we …
Compact Travel Accessories and Travel Hacks From Full Time Travelers We have used each of these travel gadgets, travel accessories, travel apps and travel hacks during full-time travel and recommend them. Lisa wrote our posts about travel clothes for women and travel clothes for men as digital nomads because, frankly, she’s the clothes shopper in our relationship. I get to …
What’s the most valuable thing in the world? Time. Not money, but time. Lots of people have money but they still feel trapped. The true meaning of financial freedom is having time freedom to enjoy the money you have. Picture this: you’re sitting on a beach, sipping a cocktail, and watching the waves roll in. No work emails to answer, …
Lisa’s Favorite Stylish and Cute Travel Clothes for Women As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases for some of these cute travel clothes for women products. I will be honest: I buy almost all of Matt’s clothes. I can’t help it, I’m a born shopper and now he’s my Ken Doll! Here’s the thing, though, I have SUCH …
We have described the difference between luxury travel and affordable luxury travel. We thought it might be useful to provide a real-life example! The Difference Between Luxury Travel and Affordable Luxury Travel: A Tale of Two Koh Samui Lisa talked me/us into adopting a digital nomad lifestyle after a luxury 2-week vacation to Southeast Asia. That trip ended in Koh …
The best long term travel bag, the best travel backpack and the best digital nomad bag are the same item. It’s the Osprey convertible roller-backpack! Requirements for a Long Term Travel Bag As full time digital nomad travelers we are all too familiar the requirements for a long term travel bag. It needs to: Work in any situation – sometimes …
I love to shop…and the travel clothes for men that Matt wears were all the result of careful research and a little bit of trial and error. He didn’t mention it in his blog post about packing to be a digital nomad, but I selected nearly every piece of clothing on Matt’s packing list. As any woman knows, shopping for …
We were sipping Aperol Spritzes in Italy when Lisa’s phone buzzed. Flight home cancelled. The airline’s “solution” was rebooking us three days later. No thanks. We knew exactly what to do to get home on our original travel day – without paying a dime. Here’s the exact process we followed. Call the airline immediately Get in the queue right away …
After visiting 90+ countries, one thing we’ve learned is this: no matter how healthy, fit, or careful you are, travel can throw unexpected curveballs. And for seniors, those curveballs can get expensive fast. We’ve seen it happen to friends and family. A missed step on cobblestones, a sudden illness, or a canceled trip due to a family emergency back home. …
Some of the best experiences we’ve had in Europe cost nothing at all. After years of traveling across the continent, we’ve found that many of the most memorable moments happen when you skip the expensive tours and look for the local, under-the-radar gems that don’t show up in most guidebooks. Here are some of the best things to do in …
After visiting more than 90 countries, we’ve learned that the best stories come from experiences we never knew existed before we got there. These are not the standard “top 10 attractions” you find in every guidebook. They’re the moments that make us stop and say, “I can’t believe we just did that.” Here are seven of the most unique travel …
We’ve rented cars in more than a dozen countries across Europe. From Italy’s Amalfi Coast to the backroads of Portugal to road-tripping through Scotland. And we’ve learned one thing the hard way: renting a car in Europe is not the same as renting one in the U.S. It can be cheap and easy… or it can be wildly expensive, full …
After traveling to over 90 countries, we’ve stayed in every kind of vacation rental you can imagine. Beach houses, city apartments, mountain cabins, you name it. And after all those bookings, we’ve figured out how to find cheap vacation rentals without sacrificing the things we care about most: comfort, location, and a good cancellation policy. And we’re happy to share! …
Travel belly, aka food poisoning, Bali belly, Montezuma’s revenge, etc. can ruin your trip. Here’s how we learned that lesson the hard way, and how we avoid it now. That one time it went wrong We’ve eaten street food in Mexico, had raw fish in Peru, and spicy curry in Thailand. We’ve explored food stalls, hole-in-the-wall joints, and fancy restaurants …
After staying in hundreds of hotels across 90+ countries, we’ve learned that most hotels offer a lot more than what’s listed on their website. You just have to ask. These free hotel perks have made our stays more comfortable, convenient, and stress-free. Most people have no idea these are even options, but they’ve come in handy again and again. Better …
This is the story of why we never travel without travelling insurance: twelve hours after landing in Vienna, Matt couldn’t walk. We had just flown from Mexico City to Frankfurt, then on to Vienna. He said his back was sore when we landed in Frankfurt. We figured it was just from the flight. But by the time we landed in …
After visiting 90+ countries and traveling full time since 2019, we’ve made a lot of travel mistakes. We’ve missed flights, had passport issues, faced last-minute rule changes, and dealt with serious emergencies abroad. Through all of it, we’ve learned what actually matters before heading out on an international trip. These three items are on our international travel checklist before every …
We’ve taken hundreds of flights over the years. Some were amazing. Others? Not so much. After a few too many red-eyes with clanging dishes, crying toddlers, and flickering cabin lights, we decided enough was enough. We got serious about what to bring when flying to make the experience easier, more comfortable, and even kind of enjoyable. Now, these three items …
We’ve been traveling full time since 2019 and we haven’t checked a single bag in years. Not once. We’ve flown across continents, changed climates, moved between countries every few weeks, and still manage to pack everything we need in a carry-on. If you think you can’t travel with just a carry-on, we’re here to tell you that you absolutely can. …
After falling in love with Ljubljana’s charming streets on our visit, we’re pumped to break down Slovenia’s brand-new Digital Nomad Visa. What it means, who qualifies, and how to apply. Slovenia is rolling out its first-ever Digital Nomad Visa on November 21, 2025, for remote workers from non EU/EEA countries. It grants a 12-month stay for those working exclusively for …
We’re so excited to share the lowdown on Bulgaria’s brand-new Digital Nomad Visa. Especially since we’ve been visiting this amazing country since 2019 and have fallen totally in love with it. Bulgaria is a fantastic spot for digital nomads to spend time. But its recent entry into the Schengen area of Europe has created some headaches for non-Schengen nomads. The …
I (Lisa) booked us train tickets from Vienna to Munich. Same ticket. Same class. Same departure time. I assumed we’d be sitting together. But when we boarded, I was in car 3 and Matt was in car 6. That’s when I learned a hard lesson about how to book a train in Europe the right way. If you’re planning to …
