Mission trips. Service trips. Alternative Spring Break programs. Voluntourism. There are many different types of travel that somehow involve interacting with an impoverished community, whether it be locally or abroad. Our Experience Intentional travel has led us to a few of these experiences in places like Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica. Sometimes it’s just a week trip….
When we first considered living an unconventional, Digital Nomad lifestyle, we wondered if others were doing something similar. Turns out, we are definitely not alone. It’s an awesome community who loves to share their adventures, the great discoveries and challenges, the bits of helpful information they wished they had known, and the inspiration needed for…
Why Nendaz? Nendaz, Switzerland. Most people have never heard of it. So why did we go there? Well, for this leg of our Europe trip, we wanted to meet up with my parents in Switzerland, especially to see the Alps. Because of my comfort with the French language, I limited my accommodation search to the French-speaking side…
One of our goals for our first year after Peace Corps was to take two international trips using frequent flyer miles, and I am pleased to announce that we succeeded! In September, we took a month-long voyage to France and Switzerland (with a stop-over in Boston on the way home). And in December, we returned to our Peace…
Digital nomads are individuals that leverage wireless digital technologies to perform their work duties, and more generally conduct their lifestyle in a nomadic manner. Such workers typically work remotely—from home, coffee shops, public libraries and even from recreational vehicles to accomplish tasks and goals that used to traditionally take place in a single stationary workplace….
In this post about things to do in Rocky Mountain National Park, we feature the best easy and intermediate hikes, other attractions to visit, and where to stay in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Our Rocky Mountain National Park Trip One high point of our one-month road trip was spending the week…
I get the impression that many Americans don’t know very much about Banff. But it is not just one of Canada’s prized National Parks, it is a actually a world class destination; and it’s definitely worth the trip! If you’re on a budget, there are plenty of free things to do in Banff, thanks to…
We love British Columbia, Canada but Kelowna wasn’t even on our radar until we had the opportunity to pass through on our scenic drive to Banff– and we’re really glad we made the stop! The main summer attractions in Kelowna are outdoor activities and wineries. Since it’s just a one-hour flight from Seattle on Alaska Air,…
I share this at Intentional Travelers because it’s a good example of getting creative to have great experiences (and save money) while you travel. In this case, we were able to help out some friends, get free use of camping gear in return, learn more about things we’re interested in (like growing native plants and using…
As a follow-up to our last post, Top Places to Visit in Jamaica: Off the Beaten Path, we’ve also compiled a list of some of the best attractions in Jamaica that are on that beaten path for a reason. As we mentioned before, living and serving as Peace Corps Volunteers in Jamaica, we’ve had the…