Here’s our Intentional Travelers collection of blog posts that review travel gear, products, tours, accommodations, and other transformation travel experiences.
It was early in 2023 when we realized: eSIMs are a game changer for travelers. We were having dinner with a group of experienced travelers who have been all over the world and have traveled through several decades. They could speak of the many changes that they’ve experienced regarding how travel used to be different…
We traveled from Hawaii to Vietnam via Japan in 2024, and this is our review of our business class flight from Honolulu to Narita on Hawaiian Airlines. Is it worth it to fly Hawaiian Airlines Business class to Japan? We might be biased. Since Jedd was born and raised on Oahu, Hawaiian Airlines has been…
If you’re visiting Florence, Italy for just one or two days – or you want to get to know the main attractions of the city quickly – this free self guided walking tour of Florence is perfect for seeing Firenze by foot. You’ll find two versions of our suggested Florence walking tour itinerary in this…
Many first time visitors wonder where to stay in Hoi An, Vietnam. The accommodation options are countless. And a wise choice of hotel or homestay can greatly enhance your trip to Hoi An. Here’s a real example: Some friends of ours booked their first stay in Hoi An at a house near the beach. They…
Some of the most important travel gear for us are our shoes. We are on a quest to find the perfect travel shoe. Are Allbirds Mizzles worth it for travel? Are Allbirds Mizzles the best for travel? Let’s find out in this honest review. Allbirds Mizzle Review For this review, we checked out the entire…
As we returned to travel during the pandemic, Jedd and I felt that trip insurance and travel medical insurance were more important than ever for our trips. We first learned about SafetyWing at a digital nomad conference. With further research, specifically considering all the uncertainties around Covid-19 and travel restriction changes, we decided to use…
After years of long-term travel to 20+ countries, there are certain items we’ve found to be surprisingly useful. If you’re looking for gift ideas for someone going traveling, we think a present from this list of useful travel gifts will be much appreciated. I’ve noticed that a lot of gift guides for travelers are full…
With growing concerns over lost luggage and delays at airports, we decided it was time to try Apple AirTags as a luggage locator or tracking device on our trips. In this Apple AirTag review for travel, we go over our personal experience with Apple AirTag luggage tracking on various flights. We also share important things…
Traveling in a sleeper car overnight on an Amtrak train is a unique USA travel experience. If you’re wondering what it’s like, this post is for you. Read on for our Amtrak Crescent train review, sleeper car roomette tour, and everything you need to know about riding the overnight train to New Orleans from the…
I can’t imagine traveling without some of our tech gear. From navigating in a new city using Google maps on our smartphones to making sure our devices can be recharged with power adapters, technology has become integral to travel. Since we work remotely while traveling, compact, portable, and effective technology is essential on our trips….