Here’s our Intentional Travelers collection of blog posts related to travel tips.
When traveling in Vietnam, effective smartphone use is less of a convenience and more of a necessity. Whether you’re trying to get across a busy city like Hanoi, or communicating with local homestay hosts in Hoi An, a smartphone can be your most valuable travel tool. Even after many years visiting Vietnam, we still use…
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…
If you’ve ever felt a little lost or overwhelmed in unfamiliar destinations, you’re not alone. Experiencing new things is part of the thrill and beauty of traveling, but along with that comes unanticipated changes, uncertainty, and stepping outside your comfort zone. My husband, Jedd, and I have spent over a decade traveling the globe as…
So you’re planning to go to Jamaica? That’s awesome. Many people ask what they should do in Jamaica. Sometimes what can be just as helpful is asking: “What should I NOT do?” when visiting another country. Jamaicans are a beautiful and lively people. Jamaica is the birthplace of Bob Marley, Reggae music, and the the…
There is a lot of noise (pun intended) out there regarding the wireless earbud market. There are easily over a thousand different wireless earbud models with new versions coming out daily. Whether traveling on a plane, working with another person in the room, playing music during a work out, or taking a walk listening to…
We flew back to the US from Asia using a sweet redemption of Alaska Air miles on one of their partners, Japan Airlines. This included a leg on Japan Airlines (JAL) 787-9 with Sky Suite Seats III from Haneda (Tokyo), Japan to Honolulu, Hawaii. To see what it’s like, read on for our full JAL…
Is your phone ready for your next trip? After a decade of nomad travel in dozens of countries, we’ve narrowed down the essential steps to prepare our smartphones for a trip. These essential pre-travel smartphone tips help us: – arrive in new places with more confidence – handle unexpected issues with more ease – navigate…
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…
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…
How much money should I bring when I travel? Should I exchange currency before I go overseas? What’s the best way to carry cash when I’m abroad? What ATM cards or credit cards are best for international travel? In this post, we’ve put together our best tips for money and travel. Note: These tips are…