We aim to keep this post updated about Japan travel in 2024 with official Japan 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. Since travel restrictions can vary by citizenship, we…
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…
Visiting Ingapirca – Ecuador’s largest site for ancient ruins – is a great day trip from Cuenca, Ecuador. This post shares what we learned about the Ingapirca ruins and how to get there. Updated: 2024. Originally published: February 2016. Ingapirca is currently open to the public Wednesday through Saturday. (The hours posted in the photo above…
We enjoyed a one week self-guided bike trip from Bruges to Amsterdam through the towns and countryside of Belgium and The Netherlands. It was our first biking tour, and we really enjoyed the balance of pre-arranged logistics with the flexibility and autonomy to take each day at our own pace. You can read more about the trip…
We completed our Peace Corps service in Jamaica in 2014 and started the journey to becoming full-time digital nomads. With the passing of time, memories of the challenges and frustrations of that “toughest job you’ll ever love” fade next to the nostalgia and appreciation of that incredibly unique and life-changing two years. Yes, Peace Corps…
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 aim to keep this post updated about Jamaica travel in 2024 with official Jamaica 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. Jedd and I lived in Jamaica for two…