Jedd and his wife, Michelle, quit their traditional jobs in 2011 to serve as Peace Corps Volunteers in rural Jamaica. They have been location-independent digital nomads since 2014, running online service businesses, blogging at IntentionalTravelers.com, and planning conference events while they explore new places.
Growing up in Hawaii, with a background in sociology and communications, he has worked in higher ed, recruitment, brand management, event production, and customer service.
A natural extrovert, technology buff, and big dreamer, Jedd is rarely sitting still – figuratively and literally.
Posts by Jedd
What NOT to do in Jamaica
So you’re planning to go to Jamaica? That’s awesome. Many people ask what they should do in Jamaica. Sometimes what can be…
How to Choose the Best Earbuds for Travelers
There is a lot of noise (pun intended) out there regarding the wireless earbud market. There are easily over a thousand different…
Review: What it’s Like to Fly JAL 787-9 Business Class from Haneda Tokyo to Honolulu
We flew back to the US from Asia using a sweet redemption of Alaska Air miles on one of their partners, Japan…
How to Use Apple AirTags For Tracking Luggage When Traveling
With growing concerns over lost luggage and delays at airports, we decided it was time to try Apple AirTags as a luggage…
Should Travelers Use eSIMs? International Travel E-sim How To and Tips
It was early in 2023 when we realized: eSIMs are a game changer for travelers. We were having dinner with a group…
Hawaiian Airlines Business Class A330-200 Review from Honolulu (HNL) to Narita (NRT) 2024
We traveled from Hawaii to Vietnam via Japan in 2024, and this is our review of our business class flight from Honolulu…
Tech Gear Essentials for Travelers
I can’t imagine traveling without some of our tech gear. From navigating in a new city using Google maps on our smartphones…
Best Lightweight Jackets for Travel (For Men and Women)
As world travelers, aside from our technology, there’s probably nothing we value more than our travel jackets. Jackets? Really?! Yes! A good…
How to Eat Well on a Budget While Traveling
Dining while on a budget can test your creativity as a traveler. Finding a balance between splurges local cuisine and managing your…
Long Term Travel Packing List Essentials: Global Nomad Clothing Recommendations
Today we’re covering something we get asked often when traveling long-term: what do you pack for multiple months of travel? In this…
Visiting Honolulu in January: What to Know, Weather, and Events
Growing up in Honolulu and now returning annually to visit family, January has been my favorite time to visit Hawaii. In this…
Best Wool Travel Shoe for Walking (Allbirds vs Giesswein vs Vessi)
Is it possible to find one travel shoe to rule with them all? Or even something you’d use 80% of the time…
Is JAL Premium Economy Worth It? Japan Airlines 787-9 Premium Economy Review Haneda to San Francisco
We recently flew on JAL’s premium economy for the first time. In those post we’ll share our full review of the flight…
Airalo vs. Nomad: Southeast Asia eSIM Review Comparison
For over 10 years of international travel, we were using regular SIM cards to stay connected while abroad. For each new country,…
Travel Gear Review: Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Backpack
This is a review of our new, versatile travel backpack that works as a carry on, backpack, or duffle bag and comes with a…
The Best Power Bank for Backpacking: Travel Battery Chargers
These days, the success and enjoyment of our trips often depends on the battery life of our smartphone (and other devices). Maybe…
Best Hiking Shoes for Hawaii (and Best Socks)
Hiking in Hawaii, no matter the island, is a great way to see experience Hawaii’s natural beauty. You’ll see sights unlike anywhere…
Singapore Airlines Business Class Review: A350-900 Long Haul Seattle to Singapore
We just finished our first Singapore Airlines trip in business class to Singapore from Seattle, and it was awesome. We have flown…
Jamaican Eats: Must Try Food in Jamaica
We put together this list of must-try foods in Jamaica to help travelers experience the culture through typical Jamaican dishes. We also…
How to Choose the Best Travel Bag For Your Next Trip
A lot of travelers despise packing, but I love it. I think of it as a puzzle – a fun challenge, and I…
T-Mobile ONE Phone Plan Global Coverage Review
Please note that we have no connection to T-mobile nor were we asked to write this review. We are just very appreciative…
Hoi An Tour Recap
Last week we hosted 6 guests for their very first trip to Vietnam. The week went better than we could have imagined.…
4 Surprising Things I Didn’t Know About Italy
My knowledge of Italy before I visited was limited to Italian food. I knew that Italy is the country where pizza, pasta,…
Why You Should Visit Oahu and Where to Stay
If you are planning to visit Oahu, where you stay can make a big difference. We want to share some local knowledge…
How to Protect Your Privacy and Information on the Internet While Traveling
One of the most common things people are concerned about when they travel is their personal safety and security. You can’t control…
Life Lessons from 5 Jamaican Sayings
This post originally appeared on our personal blog while we were still in Peace Corps. It has been revived here as part…