This past April, we rented a Jucy campervan for our two week road trip on the South Island of New Zealand. It was our first time doing a campervan trip, which we got to share with our friends, Heath and Alyssa, who rented a bigger motorhome. We learned a lot and wanted to share some…
Taking a New Zealand road trip was a dream come true for us. It was a trip we didn’t expect to be taking so soon in our lives. But then our friends, Heath and Alyssa, were also thinking of visiting New Zealand, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to travel together and add New…
Coming to Malaysia, visitors will never want to ignore Penang, the city with the most delicious street food in the country. This district is also called the world’s “heaven for food.” Penang has a lot of delicious dishes in colorful culinary style. It is a harmonious blend of Chinese, Indian, the West and of course,…
The number of visitors to Barcelona has skyrocketed in the last couple of years. While most jobs in the city depend on tourism, this development has also had negative effects on the citizens: crowded streets, increased noise levels, higher rent for apartments, increase in prices for foods and drinks (especially in restaurants), etc. However, there…
George Town, Penang, Malaysia was recommended to us by fellow nomads. Now that we’ve been, we think Georgetown is the best place to visit in Southeast Asia for first time backpackers, couples, and new nomads. In this post we’ll share: – 6 Reasons why George Town is where to go in Southeast Asia for the…
Here are three things to do in Phnom Penh that may not make every tourist’s list but definitely should be included for anyone seeking authentic cultural experiences in Cambodia. Special thanks to friend and fellow intentional traveler, Karen Bortvedt, who lived and worked in Phnom Penh for nearly four years, for contributing this travel advice!…
It’s important to be a responsible traveler. In this article, Amina shares important tips and things to know when making donations while you travel. I’m the founder of 27 Heartbeats, an organization that helps to donate medical supplies to animal and human clinics around the world. And I also love to travel! While I don’t…
My knowledge of Italy before I visited was limited to Italian food. I knew that Italy is the country where pizza, pasta, and gelato come from. I also love the movies Cinema Paradiso and Life is Beautiful, and I’ve watched every episode of Anthony Bourdain’s visits to Italy. But what are Italians like in person?…
Why “We Hate Tourism”? Does “We Hate Tourism” strike you as a funny name for a tour company? There must be some reason for such a bold and controversial moniker, right? When I first came across their website while doing online research before our arrival to Portugal, I wondered if this tour company would be…
When travelers and tourists alike make their way to the shores of Samoa, many are content to spend their days lackadaisically catching sun rays on the beach. Others will pack up and try to make the most of their time. They will rent a car and adventurously scour the island for the natural wonders that…