It can take some time to work up the courage to try new things and to venture into the unknown, but it is so rewarding (and something you will rarely regret)! A journey abroad can be a whirlwind of new relationships, unforgettable moments, and of course epic adventures, but it can also be filled with many of life’s most important lessons.Continue reading Traveler’s Journey: Growing Through Experiences
Travel Complacency: First Time We Committed A Crime Abroad
After a wonderful month spent exploring the South of Thailand we were heading off to Singapore smoothly… or so we though! Travel Complacency had gotten the best of us. Continue reading Travel Complacency: First Time We Committed A Crime Abroad
Don’t Book A Room Until You’ve Considered These 5 Things
The next time you hit the road, consider these factors to save money and ensure you’re getting the experience that’s right for you. Not all accommodations are created equal, so taking the time to determine what type of situation best suits you will help guarantee that you have the best time possible on your adventures.Continue reading Don’t Book A Room Until You’ve Considered These 5 Things
7 Things To Consider When Planning Your Travel Path
Planning a trip is an exciting task, but it can be a bit daunting for some – especially if you’re new to traveling abroad. A lot of time goes into researching, obtaining visas, buying plane tickets, booking accommodation, and it can all be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, we have boiled it down into an easy step-by-step process that you can use to plan, book, and set off on your next international adventure.Continue reading 7 Things To Consider When Planning Your Travel Path
Why Minimalism Should Be The Number One Rule For Traveling
Long term travel is a powerful force in reducing what you own and freeing yourself from the burdens of decision fatigue.Continue reading Why Minimalism Should Be The Number One Rule For Traveling
Learning To Order Food Like A Local
My adrenaline is going a bit, it’s blazing hot, I’m sweaty, and I’m also verryyyy hungry, but I’ve got a smile on my face. Why? Because we played the hawk game, learned from the locals, and figured out how to get a table (after having two swooped from us) and order food after standing in line with no luckContinue reading Learning To Order Food Like A Local
The Number One Tip For Eating Abroad
When you’re traveling internationally, particularly to places vastly different from your home country, it can be fun to try new things but also a bit intimidating. Even so, trying something new can open a world of possibilities. Continue reading The Number One Tip For Eating Abroad
Throwing My Biggest Rule Out The Window
With our first year of full-time travel, I’ve decided to go with the flow more and be a little less of a control freak! As such I’ve set very few “rules”. One that I do have though, is that even if we don’t know our itinerary or how long we plan on staying in a given place I want one night of lodging booked before we arrive. From there we can figure out what we want to do next, but the one night is sort of a safety net.
On our second week in Malaysia and only 1.5 months into our trip, I broke my rule. Continue reading Throwing My Biggest Rule Out The Window
Travel Tummy: Bus Edition
As many travelers, backpackers, flashpackers, and everyone in between knows tummy problems are a real thing! New routines, new diets, different water, sporadic toilets, less exercise, and eating at weird times can make for a really confused body. Continue reading Travel Tummy: Bus Edition
Learning To Ride A Scooter In Bali: One Mistake You Should Not Make
Learning to ride a scooter is a ton of fun. Not only is it a quick and easy way to get around, but you get to see – and feel – every bit of the landscape you’re cruising through. That is, until you get stranded…Continue reading Learning To Ride A Scooter In Bali: One Mistake You Should Not Make