Here’s our Intentional Travelers collection of blog posts that review travel gear, products, tours, accommodations, and other transformation travel experiences.
Portable power stations can be important tools when a reliable power source is limited. Whether for tent camping, RV travels, or emergency power backup – or even for content creators and remote workers – you may be trying to figure out how to keep electronic devices charged. In this post, we review the Bluetti EB70S,…
I (Jedd) personally think people underestimate the importance of travel packing. Having the right luggage and packing tools can really enhance (or hinder) your trip experience. In this review of LEVEL8 luggage, we’ll talk about a hardshell case, a carryon, and a set of compression packing cubes. We tested the entire set on a recent…
If there’s one thing we always recommend when visiting a new destination, its joining a local food tour. It’s the next best thing to having a friend show you around their home city, providing you with local knowledge of the best things to eat along with cultural and historical information. We had the opportunity to…
I enjoy traveling. I enjoy history. I enjoy eating. It makes sense that if you’re like me, you would LOVE food tours when traveling to other countries. Especially to places where you don’t know a lot about the country, culture, and cuisine. So when we knew we were going to visit Porto for the first…
In today’s review, we’re looking at Tripiamo, an online education platform that helps North American travelers familiarize themselves with driving in other countries. Does a Tripiamo guide prepare us to self-drive in another country? Is it worth paying for? We tested the guides out ourselves and will answer all of that in this review… Quick Summary:…
After returning to travel post-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 SafetyWing for our…
We traveled from the US to Türkiye in December 2024. This is our review of our business class flight from Seattle to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines. Is it worth it to fly Turkish Airlines Business class? I (Jedd) have been wanting to fly Turkish Airlines for a while. I’ve seen many great reviews (some not…
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…
As seasoned travelers, we’ve learned first hand how traveling can transform your life. However, there’s a learning curve to planning and executing a trip. Even experienced travelers faces challenges navigating new destinations. That’s where education can empower you. If we haven’t met, I’m Michelle Chang, a digital nomad and the founder of Intentional Travelers. Over…
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…