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Bruges (also known as Brugge) in Belgium is one of the most charming cities in Europe. We’ve found that it is relatively unknown compared to major destinations like Paris, London, or Rome in the minds of the typical North American traveler. Nevertheless, the crowded streets of the city center are proof that tourism is booming and it’s not going…
The charming town of Silverton is just a short drive from Salem, and the Oregon Garden Resort provides a peaceful place of rest in a beautiful setting. In this post, we share our experience enjoying a short staycation along with some recommendations of things to do in and around Silverton, Oregon. Why “Staycation” I’m of…
This post is a compilation of some of our experiences and reflections over the years with the World Domination Summit. Updated: January 2021. Photos in this post are by Armosa Studios What is WDS? If you’re not familiar, the World Domination Summit is an annual event in downtown Portland that brings together entrepreneurs, creatives, and…
For today’s Intentional Traveler interview, we’re excited to introduce Lindsay Penrose of Round the World Sabbatical. Lindsay is a 32-year-old high school science teacher from San Francisco. “I really love my students, and I have no intention of leaving youth work. However, I’m excited to say that I’m taking one year away from the classroom and going on…
In this post, we share our story about becoming digital nomads in 2014. We reflect on the pros and cons of working remotely as self-employed freelancers and traveling. Our Digital Nomad Story: Year 1 Flash Back to July 2014 One year ago, Jedd and I had just begun our journey of being digital nomads and…
If you were a photographer, visiting Portland for just five days, where would you go? Today we have the opportunity to share some amazing photographs by Joel of Kapono Photoworks on his recent trip to Portland, Oregon. Joel lives in Honolulu, Hawaii where he does photography (and other art) when he’s not at his day job. He…
I am very excited that one of our cousins will be attending my alma mater, Gonzaga, in the Fall, and I wanted to share with her some of my favorite spots around town. I thought I’d post it here, just in case it’s useful to any other folks who are new to Spokane. Spokane…
Update: this post originally published in December 2014 but it has since been updated and expanded with even more fitness program options. How to Stay Active Despite the “Restrictions” of Travel Staying fit and healthy is a high priority for us, but with the amount of travel we do, we really have to be intentional to…
In this week’s Intentional Traveler interview, we’re hearing from Ailana Navarez. Her unique background has led her to pursue life abroad. Here’s what she shared with us: Tell us about yourself I am a Hawaiian-born, Latin America raised writer, photographer, artist and political analyst. I am currently pursuing a major in government – with a…
We’re excited to bring you another Featured Intentional Travelers interview today. This couple has taken on an awesome adventure that epitomizes what intentional travel is all about. Here’s what we learned about them: Anthony and Claire are two UK-qualified physics teachers who quit their jobs in December 2014 to embark on a six-month TEFL internship in…