South Korea was often overlooked by travelers to Asia who opt to visit Japan or Southeast Asia. But thanks to K-pop and the Hallyu wave, Korea is gaining recognition and attracting more tourists. Upon arrival, one will quickly discover that there is much more to the peninsula than kimchi and BB cream. Serene mountain ranges,…
Today we’re excited to bring you another traveler interview to shed light on what it’s like to live in Europe for a year as well as how someone with health concerns can pursue travel. Introducing: Ava! Ava is a former chemist who stopped working in order to live in Germany with her husband for a year. Currently a housewife, a…
Cuenca, Ecuador has been one of our favorite cities to spend time in South America. Part of it is the UNESCO World Heritage level of charm, the ability to practice Spanish, and the affordable things to do and to eat. There are also a variety of nice day trips from Cuenca that can add another…
This post originally appeared on our personal blog while we were still in Peace Corps. It has been revived here as part of our Jamaican culture series. Home stays are not unique to Peace Corps. They are an integral part of many transformative, cross-cultural programs around the world. Sharing life with another family, being welcomed…
We had the opportunity to explore Santa Cruz for the first time last year, and it quickly became one of our favorite spots in California. So when Jenna reached out to us to share a guest post about this ocean-side city, we were happy to oblige. Santa Cruz, California is famous for its temperate climate,…
The following letter was written by a friend of ours in Peace Corps while wrapping up her volunteer service in Jamaica. She actually lived in the same town and had the same host family as us, after we completed our term of service there. Her reflections on living and working abroad for two years, with…
We’re excited to bring you this guest post by Intentional Travelers contributor, Lianne Bronzo. We asked her to share her couchsurfing expertise with us since she has had a lot of cool experiences with this network around the world. Example 1: CouchSurfing in Mongolia During my first afternoon in Ulaanbaatar, I navigated the rickety local bus…
What does it mean to be Intentional? The word “Intentional” has been a part of our lives for some time now. This particular word has truly shaped our marriage and the trajectory of our life. To us, it means being conscientious and deliberately choosing the way you live your life. So often we make life choices based on what’s…
This is a guest post by fellow Intentional Travelers, Alyssa and Heath Padgett. This young couple embarked on an epic U.S. road trip in 2014 to film their documentary, Hourly America. If you’re curious about how to visit all 50 states in America, this post will start you out with a 48 state road trip…
The mountain town of Girón is about a one-hour, $1 bus ride from Cuenca, Ecuador and is best known for the spectacular waterfalls in the hills above the town. While most people visit the lower falls just a short walk from the “check in station,” those up for an adventure (and a real work out) will not be…