In this post, I’ll share our experience applying for a Vietnam e-visa as US citizens for a 2026 Vietnam trip, including how long it took, troubleshooting, and tips. Unfortunately, applying for a Vietnam visa is not always straight-forward. Some travelers have reported issues with the process. Or even denied entry, as one of our Intentional…
Floating the Deschutes River is one of the best ways to soak in the beauty of Central Oregon, whether you’re enjoying the peaceful waters near Tumalo or drifting through the heart of Bend. Floating the river might be my favorite summer activity, especially when the temperatures get really hot. In this post, we’ll share some…
When planning a trip abroad, there are a number of important things to do before your departure. The last thing you want is to arrive to your destination, only to realize that your passport is expiring or you left something important at home. We’ve put together this simple checklist from our own international travel experience…
Visiting Ingapirca – Ecuador’s largest site for ancient ruins – is a great day trip from Cuenca, Ecuador. This post shares what we learned about the Ingapirca ruins and how to get there. Updated: 2024. Originally published: February 2016. Ingapirca is currently open to the public Wednesday through Saturday. (The hours posted in the photo above…
Dining while on a budget can test your creativity as a traveler. Finding a balance between splurges local cuisine and managing your travel expenses is an art worth mastering. In this post, I’ll share my tips to eating well without straining your travel budget. What is a Value Traveler? This is an excerpt from a…
If you are you going on a long camping road trip, being prepared and packing the right gear can make a big difference. In this post, we’ll share our recommended packing list, with details on our favorite items. * Download our printable Packing List PDF here * Updated: May 2025. Originally published: 2016. Disclosure: This free…
I almost cringe at the term “travel hacking”- it sounds like something illegal. But that’s the commonly used phrase for the art of getting free or discounted travel through award points and miles. Try not to think of hacking like a guy on his computer in a dark basement breaking into your bank account online. Think…
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This post provides about how to be a mindful, respectful traveler in a developing country like Cambodia. Special thanks to our friend and fellow intentional traveler, Karen Bortvedt, who lived and worked in Phnom Penh for nearly four years, for contributing these travel tips for Cambodia! Caring for Cambodia: Travel Tips Known as the “Kingdom of Wonder,”…
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…