We chose to make Zadar, Croatia our home base for a month this Fall. For us, it was the perfect balance of interesting things to see but with fewer crowds than its southern neighbors on the Dalmatian Coast. We found plenty of budget-friendly things to do in Zadar Croatia during our stay. We can’t wait…
Medellin, Colombia is a beautiful place to visit. The city has a lot to offer visitors, but if you find yourself with some extra time, you may want to try one of these great day trips from Medellin. We recently had the pleasure of returning to this part of Colombia for six weeks. After a…
Medellín, Colombia is quickly becoming a hub for expats, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads in South America. We visited Medellín for long term stays in March and October. In this post, we’ll share a few of the best things we think Medellín has to offer and the top reasons why we loved it. 10 Reasons why…
Lisbon, Portugal is a beautiful city and one of the most affordable in Western Europe. It’s no wonder tourism is booming there. After staying in the city for six weeks (October and November), we came up with this list of our favorite “must see” attractions and things to do in Lisbon. We hope it’s helpful…
Stressed out at work? Need an escape from your routine? If you live the typical North American lifestyle, there is a place in this world which is the exact opposite of your daily grind. That place is Costa Rica, where you can escape from your cares on beautiful beaches, in thick jungles, and in vibrant…
On the first Sunday of the month, state museums and archeological sites are free in Rome. If you’re traveling on a budget, this is a great time to visit the famous Coliseum and Roman Forum for free. Of course, it also gets extremely crowded on these days, so we’ve put together a brief guide, based…
It’s no longer a secret that Portland, Oregon is a cool place to live and to visit. In this post, we share the top things to see and do that we recommend to our friends and family who visit Portland. Portland has many other attractions, of course, but these are our personal favorites that we…
George Town, Penang, Malaysia was recommended to us by fellow nomads. Now that we’ve been, we think Georgetown is the best place to visit in Southeast Asia for first time backpackers, couples, and new nomads. In this post we’ll share: – 6 Reasons why George Town is where to go in Southeast Asia for the…
Here are three things to do in Phnom Penh that may not make every tourist’s list but definitely should be included for anyone seeking authentic cultural experiences in Cambodia. Special thanks to friend and fellow intentional traveler, Karen Bortvedt, who lived and worked in Phnom Penh for nearly four years, for contributing this travel advice!…
Central Oregon is becoming more and more popular for both summer and winter activities. While Bend and Sisters get most of the attention, we’ve found there are plenty of great things to do in Redmond, Oregon as well. Our nomad “home base” is shifting toward Redmond these days, so we’ve had the chance to explore…