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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
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
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 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 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
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
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
My desire to visit Vietnam was ignited the first time I glimpsed a photograph of Halong Bay. It countered the image of Vietnam I had conjured in my head; the one where chaotic streets are overcrowded with motorbikes and stifled with pollution.… Read the rest
On the day that we left for our Around the World Trip in 2014, I was less than confident about what I had packed to travel the world.
I had researched, made a concise long-term travel packing list and had been collecting items for almost six months.… Read the rest
Beep. Beep. Beep. My eyes snapped open at the sound of my alarm and in the complete darkness I groped the bedside table in search of my phone. The bright screen showed 4:00am – a ridiculous hour for an alarm to be beeping – and under normal circumstances I would be irked, but I was already alert and awake.… Read the rest