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Travel Smart: Online Courses for Travelers in 2025

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…

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Ultimate Cuenca Transportation Guide 2025: Public Transit and more

Are you wondering how to get around Cuenca Ecuador? In this post, we answer important questions about Cuenca public transportation, bus system, metro line, taxis, bike rentals, car rentals, and other travel tips for Cuenca. Getting around Cuenca is fairly cheap and convenient. In fact, Cuenca’s walkability is one of our favorite things about the…

Useful travel gift ideas and travel accessories for people going traveling
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Surprisingly Useful Travel Gifts: 16+ Practical Gift Ideas for Travelers

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…

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How to Choose the Right Travel Accommodations: Insider Tips for Every Budget

We have been traveling as digital nomads for over a decade, learning the ins and outs of all types of accommodations and how to choose stays that become the highlight of a trip. From our early days after volunteering with Peace Corps, when we spent $0 on accommodations despite visiting multiple countries, to our continual…