Mérida, Mexico is a vibrant travel destination in the Yucatan peninsula. The city has a rich cultural life, with frequent community events; dining and amenities for both budget and luxury travelers; and is conveniently located near ancient archeological sites, cenotes (underground rivers), and beaches. Our Merida Trip We decided to stay in Mérida for three weeks at the start…
Huế can be a great stop for travelers on a central Vietnam itinerary. In this post, we’ll cover the best things to do in Hue, where to stay, and what to eat on a budget. Visiting Hue, Vietnam Once the national capitol and home to the royal Nguyen family, much of the Imperial City was…
This is a post by our fellow intentional traveler, Lianne Bronzo, who has spent several years living, teaching, volunteering, and traveling in Asia and Australia. She blogs at LianneBronzo.com and AdamandLianne.com. We are delighted that Lianne shared her budget info and responsible travel outlook with us! One of the most common questions…
Our digital nomad life usually leads Jedd and I abroad, but there are plenty of people who are traveling long-term or living nomadically in the US, too. Some folks, like our friends Heath and Alyssa (who helped us write this post), live and work from an RV full-time. Others combine camping, couchsurfing, and work exchanges to…
While the Galapagos and the Amazon might have the best name recognition in Ecuador, the most visited area of the country is actually the Andes Mountain region – and we’ve seen why! The mountains, volcanoes, and valleys are stunning. We found travel through the Andes to be relatively easy and affordable, and we highly recommend it….
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,…
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…
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…
Tucked away in the mountains of northern Vietnam, about 100 miles from Hanoi, sits the rural district of Mai Châu (pronounced: my chow). Its lush landscape and relaxing village atmosphere beckoned us from the big city, as we planned a weekend away with our friends. While we had the option to visit a big name tourist destination like…