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…
We can’t always travel but we should still be growing and learning. Even when we’re stuck at home, we have the opportunity to better understand the world and expose ourselves to different cultures through the powerful stories of today’s award winning authors. I read all four of these books within the last year or so, and…
Full-Time RV Living Have you ever thought about selling everything and seeing the country by RV? For more and more people, this dream has become a reality – and not just for retired folks! For this post, we found inspiring examples of people living full-time in an RV, trailer, or camper. Believe it or not, none…
If you’re looking to learn a new language, these helpful ideas and tools from a fellow traveler can set you on the path to quickly and effectively learning to speak a foreign language. Simple Methods to Learn a New Language This is a guest post by Karen Bortvedt. Karen is a long-term volunteer with Maryknoll…
This is a guest post by Ingrid Hannan in our series, Simple Rules for Intentional Travel, by – and for – intentional travelers. Rule #10: Befriend Locals Want to know where to eat the best gallo pinto? Where does everyone watch the soccer game? Which stall at the market has the most honest vendor? The…