Every year, the National Park Service designates special fee-free days when entrance to parks that normally charge admission is free. After couple big road trips through more than a dozen National Parks, we’re big fans, and we highly encourage our readers to explore them whenever possible! Although hundreds of national parks are free year round,…
If you’re traveling to Hawaii, it’s very useful to familiarize yourself with the pronunciation of the Hawaiian language and learn some Hawaiian phrases. It’s also fun! We don’t claim to be experts in Hawaiian, however, Jedd grew up on Oahu, Michelle is a language geek, and we still spend a lot of time with family in Hawaii. With…
Our digital nomad life usually leads Jedd and I abroad, but there are plenty of people who are traveling long-term or living nomadically in the US, too. Some folks, like our friends Heath and Alyssa (who helped us write this post), live and work from an RV full-time. Others combine camping and work exchanges to…
I may be biased, but Oregon is pretty awesome. I (Michelle) was born and raised in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Jedd and I met in 2007 and lived in Portland until 2011, when we joined the Peace Corps. Now Oregon is our home base. In this post, we reflect on what makes living in…
We’ve always called this the Wilhelmina Rise hike, although the trail name is Mau’umae Trail (known also as Lanipo). This is one of several ridge hikes between the valleys east of Honolulu city center, off Highway 1. In our opinion, the first section of the trail is the perfect first Oahu hike for visitors and…
We put together this list of must-try foods in Jamaica to help travelers experience the culture through typical Jamaican dishes. We also share some reflections on what we’ve learned about Jamaican food culture and traditions. Enjoy! This post originally appeared on our personal blog while we were serving with Peace Corps in Jamaica in 2014….
Medellín, Colombia has quickly become a hub for expats, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads in South America. We visited Medellín for long term stays in March and October. In this post, we’ll share a few of the best things we think Medellín has to offer and the top reasons why we loved it. Quick Summary: Top…
Planning a trip to Denmark? Here’s what we’ve learned about Danish culture, food, cost of living, language, and more from visiting our Danish friends. We also highlight where to stay in and top sights to see in Copenhagen, Denmark. Quick Summary: Visiting Copenhagen & Denmark 📍 Location: Northern Europe; Copenhagen is the capital 💰 Cost:…
People often ask us how we choose our next destination as digital nomads. Over the past decade, Jedd and I have chosen digital nomad bases in Cuenca, Chiang Mai, Hoi An, Zadar, and beyond using this same process. Here’s how we think it through. The process for choosing a digital nomad destination or long-term workation…
On our Budapest to Amsterdam river cruise, some of our favorite moments happened before and after the included group tours. The ship would dock earlier than expected, the gangway would go down, and we’d walk off to explore before the crowds showed up. Navigating a new city at 7am, finding a local bakery, figuring out…