Sintra is a beautiful place to hike, but we initially found that Sintra hiking trail information was hard to find for independent travelers. Tour websites were steering people to the tour bus circuit and we had to do a lot of online research to find any sort of trail maps or clear hiking directions. After…
If you’ve been keeping a blog while you’re abroad, and… you haven’t been giving your blog the attention you originally hoped for it, or your posts have been getting bland, or you’re not feeling inspired to write anymore, or you just don’t know what to write about …then a blogging boot camp challenge is just…
One of the most common things people are concerned about when they travel is their personal safety and security. You can’t control every variable to guarantee your safety, but you can mitigate risk by being intentional about your actions. That’s why common sense advice such as: hide your valuables, don’t display large amounts of cash…
During our first trip to Türkiye, Antalya quickly became one of our favorite places to explore. This coastal city has become a popular destination thanks to its history, culture, and natural beauty. In this post, we’re sharing the 6 best things we did in Antalya, along with some tips and recommendations, to help inspire your…
In today’s review, we’re looking at Tripiamo, an online education platform that helps North American travelers familiarize themselves with driving in other countries. Does a Tripiamo guide prepare us to self-drive in another country? Is it worth paying for? We tested the guides out ourselves and will answer all of that in this review… Quick Summary:…
We aim to keep this post updated about Croatia travel in 2025 with official Croatia travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. We lived and worked from Croatia in winter…
We aim to keep this post updated about Lisbon travel in 2025 with official Portugal travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. As restrictions vary based on the traveler’s citizenship,…
Do you love food and exploring local culture? A local food tour is one of the best ways you can spend a day in Istanbul. If you’re looking for a highly recommended Istanbul food tour, the following review will show you why we love Culinary Backstreets and help you decide if their tours are right…
After returning to travel post-pandemic, Jedd and I felt that trip insurance and travel medical insurance were more important than ever for our trips. We first learned about SafetyWing at a digital nomad conference. With further research, specifically considering all the uncertainties around Covid-19 and travel restriction changes, we decided to use SafetyWing for our…
Cinque Terre is a magical destination with great opportunities for scenic hiking on the coast of Italy. Although several of the main trails have been closed, you can still fulfill the dream of hiking Cinque Terre. This post covers everything you need to know about visiting Cinque Terre to hike in 2025. Updated: December 2024….