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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 …
Paris is not cheap. But exploring the city doesn’t have to break your budget. After dozens of visits, we’ve found some incredible free spots that let you enjoy Paris like a local. These are the best free things to do in Paris that we always recommend to friends, and we return to them ourselves trip after trip. Whether you want …
After visiting over 90 countries and traveling full-time for years, we thought we knew everything about passport rules. But then we almost got denied boarding for a flight to South Africa. Not because our passport was expired. Not because we forgot a visa. Because we didn’t have enough blank passport pages. This could happen to anyone. And it is something …
After years of full-time travel and living out of a carry-on, I’ve made every packing mistake you can think of. Overpacking, packing for fake scenarios, trying to be cute instead of comfortable. I’ve done it all. And now I know exactly what not to pack. These are my real-life, tested travel packing tips for women who want to travel smarter, …
After 7 years of full-time travel across 90+ countries, we’ve tested just about every piece of advice out there. Most of it? Total garbage. So in this article we debunk outdated travel tips. If you’re planning your next trip and want to actually save money, travel smarter, and avoid rookie mistakes, here are our best travel tips for 2025 based …
We’re American. But now, we’re also both citizens of the European Union! And no, we didn’t marry into it. We each claimed dual citizenship through our family ancestry. It wasn’t fast. It wasn’t simple. But it was 100% worth it. And a lot more doable than most people think. Here’s how it worked for us, what changed in the laws …
