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Author: Brianna Shade

My name is Brianna, and I have been in love with photography for as long as I can remember. I am almost never without a camera, eliciting some strange looks toward my shooting garbage (never question a photographer's inspiration!), trepidation from my loving husband when I put myself in some precarious positions to get *just* the right shot, and annoyance from our two cats - frequent subjects of my artistic antics. I welcome you to enjoy my passion with me - all around the world! Want to get started down the path of unlimited travel? Download the free travel income guide at https://bigtinyworld.com/income!

Renting a 4×4 Camping Truck in Namibia – Everything You Need to Know

August 27, 2022

Click to get the inside scoop on all you need to know about renting and driving one of these 4×4 trucks in Namibia! … More Renting a 4×4 Camping Truck in Namibia – Everything You Need to Know

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The Top 6 Cat Hotspots in the World

August 25, 2022

If you love cats as much as we do, you’ll want to check out these top cat hotspots around the world. Get your cat fix where purrs abound! … More The Top 6 Cat Hotspots in the World

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A Glimpse of Dun Laoghaire

August 19, 2022

Impossible to spell, the harbor town of Dun Laoghaire is one of the wonderful day trip options from Dublin! Read more about it here! … More A Glimpse of Dun Laoghaire

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25 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Namibia

August 18, 2022

You might not be considering Namibia yet, but these photos aim to change your mind! Click to see what this amazing country has to offer! … More 25 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Namibia

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Okonjima Nature Reserve – The African Cat Experience

August 14, 2022

In search of big cats in Africa, we made our way to the Okonjima Nature Reserve. Read here all about our experience and see if we found them! … More Okonjima Nature Reserve – The African Cat Experience

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Costa Rican Drinks: You’ll Love These 6 to Beat the Tropical Heat

August 12, 2022

If you’re looking for the best Costa Rican drinks, here’s what we recommend for beating the tropical heat from a refreshing glass! … More Costa Rican Drinks: You’ll Love These 6 to Beat the Tropical Heat

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The sun glowing on Horsetail Fall, creating the famed Firefall phenomenon and making the rock look like a lava leviathan in Yosemite National Park | BIG tiny World Travel

How to See Firefall in Yosemite National Park (#2 of 1000 Experiences)

July 26, 2022

Looking to catch Yosemite’s famed Firefall? Read about our emotional experience and how to see the phenomenon for yourself! … More How to See Firefall in Yosemite National Park (#2 of 1000 Experiences)

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Visiting Yosemite in Winter – The 5-Hour Koosh Ball (#1 of 1000 Experiences)

May 3, 2022

An experience doesn’t have to be positive to be memorable. Read the lessons we learned from surviving a snowstorm in Yosemite! … More Visiting Yosemite in Winter – The 5-Hour Koosh Ball (#1 of 1000 Experiences)

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Robbed While Traveling! The Mistake We Made and How to Protect Your Stuff

March 25, 2022

Fear getting robbed? Learn how to avoid this common scam in Cape Town and what to do if you become a victim. … More Robbed While Traveling! The Mistake We Made and How to Protect Your Stuff

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How to Best Celebrate the 4th of July in San Francisco

July 18, 2021

Bikes and ferries and cruises, oh my! See how we celebrated the 4th of July on the San Francisco Bay, Day 6 of our West Coast road trip! … More How to Best Celebrate the 4th of July in San Francisco

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We are Aaron and Brianna, and we're glad you found us! We are permanent nomads, determined to reclaim our humanity through travel and never return to a boring 9-5. Click to read what we're all about and how you can do the same!

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