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What is the best value for your money and time on a HaLong Bay cruise? These are our tips and full HaLong Bay cruise review to help you make the best choice. In this post, we share what we learned from our experience on Venezia Cruises 3-day 2-night Lan Ha Bay itinerary and from extensive research…
Finding the best water bottle for traveling is essential for staying healthy and hydrated on the road while reducing single-use plastic bottles that are bad for the environment. Now more than ever, you should be using a travel water bottle with a covered spout. Why do travel water bottles matter in 2024? With an infectious…
Whether you’re exploring Oregon wine country or visiting someone at WOU, you might find yourself in the fine towns of Monmouth or Independence, Oregon. Since Monmouth has become our “home base” when we’re not traveling the world, we decided to do some research. What are the best things to do? What are the best restaurants…
Are you considering an overnight journey aboard the Amtrak train in California? In this post, we share about our experience on this coastal route across California to Oregon. From sandy beaches to towering forests, sunny San Diego to snowy Shasta and beyond, we think it’s one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes in the USA. Our…
Nicaragua is a beautiful, developing destination in Central America with coasts on either side, lush mountains, coffee farms, and traditional cultures to experience. If you’re wondering where are the best places to go in Nicaragua, this post shares recommendations from our fellow intentional travelers, Troy and Dorene of Travel Life Experiences. Visiting Nicaragua We didn’t…
Hawaii is known for its stunning beaches and crystal clear waters. Unfortunately, these natural wonders are being threatened by the use of traditional sunscreens containing harmful chemicals that damage coral reefs. In an effort to protect its marine ecosystems, Hawaii recently passed a law banning sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, two common ingredients in…
Salem, Oregon is an excellent starting point for exploring the Willamette Valley wine country. With its rolling hills, fertile soil, and mild climate, the region is renowned for producing some of the finest wines in the world. If you’re staying in Salem, you’ll have access to amazing wineries and vineyards. Wine tasting near Salem, Oregon,…
For over 10 years of international travel, we were using regular SIM cards to stay connected while abroad. For each new country, we would have to figure out how to get a SIM card. We had to figure out the best phone companies in the country and how their plans worked. We’d have to physically…
Will you be visiting Bangkok, Thailand? Bangkok is a huge city with a lot to offer, and it can be a little overwhelming even for seasoned travelers. The Bangkok GoCity Pass can be a great option to help you see the best of Bangkok with ease. We had the option to try it out for…
I first stumbled upon the relatively new concept of “digital nomads” by reading blogs when we were in Peace Corps and was instantly fascinated. After we completed our volunteer service, we spent the remaining 8 months of 2014 testing out the digital nomad lifestyle for ourselves. Eventually, we deemed that initial experiment a success. Today, the term…