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Valparaíso Chile Travel Guide

April 16, 2020

Valparaiso is a street art must for your next trip to Chile. Get a feel for the colorful city and all it has to offer in this guide. … More Valparaíso Chile Travel Guide

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Travel in the Time of Coronavirus

March 19, 2020

Watching as the world seems to be coming to an end from the End of the World. The harrowing tale of how COVID-19 impacted our travels. … More Travel in the Time of Coronavirus

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8 Reasons to Love Traveling the Off-Season

December 19, 2019

With many years of traveling, we have grown an affinity for the off-season. These are the reasons you’ll learn to love it too! … More 8 Reasons to Love Traveling the Off-Season

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Should You Learn a Language to Travel?

December 5, 2019

Over 6000 languages are spoken in the world. Having been exposed to a dozen all around the world, see what we think about learning a few! … More Should You Learn a Language to Travel?

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How Does it Feel to Travel the World?

June 20, 2019

There have been a lot of emotions leading up to our trip around the world. We’re finally in the air… and this is how we feel about it! … More How Does it Feel to Travel the World?

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5 Tips for Mastering Couchsurfing

June 13, 2019

Couchsurfing is an excellent place to meet fellow travelers and experience local culture. Here are 5 tips to stand out on the platform! … More 5 Tips for Mastering Couchsurfing

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I Just Quit My Life – As I’ve Known It

May 2, 2019

A change this big is simply terrifying, but it’ll all be worth it. I’ve quit my life. It’s time for a new one. … More I Just Quit My Life – As I’ve Known It

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Full-time Travel: Booking the First Flight

March 28, 2019

Booking the first flight of a year-long trip can be a bit scary. Come see how we decided on the route to Cape Town. … More Full-time Travel: Booking the First Flight

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How I Dispelled the Fear of Travel

March 21, 2019

Fear of travel is a common reason why many Americans never leave the US. Here is how I overcame fear of travel and changed my life. … More How I Dispelled the Fear of Travel

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Life 3 months before traveling full-time

March 14, 2019

There’s still so much to do as we get closer to departure! See what life is like 3 months before traveling full-time! … More Life 3 months before traveling full-time

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Take a Bold Mid-Life Travel Sabbatical

The Mid-Life Travel Awakening helps you step away from burnout and design a meaningful travel sabbatical!
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