A good day bag is essential when traveling. As full-time travelers, our daypack bags are one of the most important items we carry. We never explore a city or go on a hike without them. As we prepared for our initial Around the World Trip in 2014, we were tasked with finding the Best Day Pack for Travel.… Read the rest
Pocket WiFi For Travel: How To Stay Connected Abroad
Staying connected while traveling abroad is no longer an indulgence, it is a necessity – and Pocket WiFi for travel makes it easy!
We used to scramble to find free WiFi hotspots in cities around the world, desperately connecting to unsecure networks and feeling utterly helpless when it wouldn’t work.… Read the rest
Airline Lost Luggage: 10 Ways to Keep from Losing Luggage
Lost luggage is not a fun way to start (or end) your vacation. Let me rephrase that: The airline losing luggage is the worst way to kick off a trip. Yet, it happens. Airline luggage gets misplaced or misdirected every single day.… Read the rest
Backpack vs Suitcase: Which Is Best?
The Great Travel Debate: Backpack vs Suitcase. The quandary about which luggage – backpack or suitcase – is the best bag to travel with has raged for decades. As we prepared to become full-time travelers, it was something we pondered. A LOT!… Read the rest
The Best Camera For Budget Travelers
Finding the best camera for travel is an immense task. A travel camera must be durable, packable, lightweight and easy to use. There are dozens of cameras on the market that fit the criteria, but not all cameras for travel are affordable.… Read the rest
14 Everyday Items For Traveling
Essential travel items – like clothing and toiletries – are featured in most travel packing lists. However, we think there are everyday items for traveling that are just as important to be packed into your suitcase! Whether you are making a road trip packing list or organizing things to pack for a long haul flight on an overseas vacation, we highly recommend these must-have items for travel!… Read the rest
Eco Travel: 30 Tips for Beginner Eco Travelers
Eco Travel is in the spotlight more than ever. The unexpected and sudden lack of tourism highlighted the undeniable impact that travel has on the environment. With less people moving around and most travelers staying home, polluted skies cleared and top destinations realized a reprieve from the tourist crush.… Read the rest
International House Sitting: How to House and Pet Sit Worldwide
International House Sitting changed the way we travel – in an extremely positive and substantial way. By becoming international house sitters, we eliminate the expense of accommodations while experiencing some of the world’s best destinations!
We became pet and home sitters in 2015 – and we have heaps of advice on house sitting international.… Read the rest
5 Reasons You Should Buy a Camera for Travel
Deciding to buy a camera for travel is a big investment. While cameras today are more affordable than ever, they still cost a good amount of money. Travelers – especially those on a budget – may be inclined to forego purchasing a real camera for a trip.… Read the rest
Top 10 Tips For Airbnb Guests
As full-time travelers since 2014, Airbnb is our go-to resource for finding accommodations worldwide. We have booked over 100 accommodations on Airbnb and have racked up more than 1000 nights spent in Airbnb beds over the last decade. As frequent, satisfied users of Airbnb, we feel very well-qualified to share a few Airbnb tips!… Read the rest