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Yep, you read that right. We were charged $400 for a single toll while driving a rental car in the U.S.And the worst part? We didn’t find out until months later. Here’s what happened, what we learned, and what you can do to avoid getting ripped off by sneaky rental car charges. What Actually Happened We drove through one toll …
After 7 years of full-time travel across 90+ countries, we’ve downloaded and tested just about every app that promised to “make travel easier.” Most of them? Total fluff. But every now and then, we find one that actually delivers. That saves us time, money, or stress in a big way. Here are 5 underrated travel apps that have become absolute …
Our first and best advice to find cheap business class flights is to use our tutorial on How To Use Google Flights to Find Cheap Business Class Flights (And Cheap Economy Flights Too!). But it can be exhausting spending all day searching Google Flights for the cheapest business class flight to plan your next trip (although sometimes we do!). The …
For me, figuring out how to watch American TV while traveling was an absolute requirement for traveling full time. I love great TV. I freaking LOVE great TV! Lisa strongly prefers TV to be…off. So this one is all me. The Wide World of Streaming Although cable TV is sometimes available where we stay, I do not rely on it. …
We love using eSIM card packages for travel. But using eSim cards for travel just got even better! Now they compete with services like Google Fi for truly global cellular data coverage – for far less cost! Why We Love eSIM Data Packages for Travel One of the biggest issues we face in our life of full time travel is …
One of the biggest issues we face in our life of full time travel is cell phone data. But then we discovered eSIM packages. Generally speaking, you have three options for a cellular data when you travel internationally. You can: We’ve tried them all. And none of those options are great. But we think that the eSIM card is the …
The Amazon affiliate program, also known as the Amazon Associates Program, can be a lucrative way to monetize a website or blog. But did you know that you can earn money from Amazon just by reviewing products on social media? Or just referring friends and family to products you recommend? It’s one of the most popular companies for freelance affiliate …
Bansko Bulgaria is a stunningly gorgeous affordable luxury slow travel destination. Nestled at the base of Pirin mountains, Bansko is a ski town that reminds us very much of Aspen…but more pristine! And everything in Bansko is affordable. We paid around 200 euro for a month’s rent in an affordable luxury apartment. We ate in luxury restaurants for a fraction …
In 2018, we broke free of the 9-to-5 trap. We took the leap, quitting our 9-to-5 jobs to travel the world full time. How did we do it? We discovered the essence of time freedom: realizing that life’s real luxury is the freedom to spend our days as we choose. Money may come and go, but time can never be …
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, …
For many of us, the idea of making money online is no longer a novel concept, but a genuine career path. With the increasing flexibility and convenience that come with remote work, more and more people are looking towards the digital sphere to create multiple income streams. Making money online through multiple revenue streams is what allows us to travel …
Anyone can make money online. That’s a fact. But many Gen Xers and older Millennials believe that you need to have tons of followers on TikTok or a blog with hundreds of thousands of readers to make money online. That’s false. That’s why it’s essential for Gen Xers and Millennials, two generations who have witnessed the rise of the digital …
There are so many online side hustles for extroverts. Extroverts thrive on interaction and draw energy from being around others. They often excel in roles that require communication, persuasion, and relationship-building. While sitting at computer working a side hustle might seem tailored for introverts, there are plenty of online opportunities that leverage the strengths of extroverts. Here are four online …
There are lots of side hustles for introverts. Generally speaking, introverts feel more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas, rather than what’s happening externally. Introverts often feel drained by large social interactions and need time to recharge by spending time alone. Many introverts prefer working in solitude or with limited interaction. Fortunately, the digital age offers lots of …
While generational stereotyping can be a fool’s game, some clear patterns do emerge when examining the economic challenges faced by certain age groups. Particularly around finding financial freedom. Older Millennials (born in the 1980s and 1990s) and Generation X (born in the 1960s and 1970s) have faced particular financial hardships that set them apart from both their predecessors and successors. …
