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How to Travel to Istanbul: All You Need to Know

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 by Aaron Shade in travel tips, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey is an incredible city that blends the cultures of Europe and Asia. It is located on both continents and divided by the Bosphorus Strait. The city is full of unique architecture, food, fascinating culture, and street cats. This quickly became one of our favorite destinations and we hope to see more of Turkey on our next European adventure. Istanbul is one of the most awe-inspiring cities we’ve been to so far. If you are visiting it for the first time, this guide will tell you everything you need to know to travel to Istanbul.

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The Best Apps for Full-Time Travel Life

Posted on July 21, 2020August 6, 2020 by Aaron Shade in travel tips

Travel apps managed many aspects of our life of full-time travel, and we want to share with you the best ones we used regularly. These were critical in figuring out where we would stay next, how to get there, and what we wanted to see. They kept us on a budget and helped us find deals on flights. We even made friends on them and found entertainment on long layovers in airports. With so many apps out there, we have narrowed down the list to just the best.

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Cairns stacked in front of mountains in Norway

Full-Time Travel Burnout: How to Avoid it

Posted on July 9, 2020August 6, 2020 by Aaron Shade in travel tips

Traveling full time is an amazing way to see the world, experience the cultures of many places, and meet people from all walks of life. It has a downside that most people don’t talk about: travel burnout. While we were on the road for many months, we kept our pace of cramming many activities into each day, walking tens of thousands of steps, and then crashing, just to do it all over again. That lifestyle is not sustainable and needs to have a better balance. Here are some tips on how you can avoid travel burnout and balance your full-time travels with some downtime.

Aaron laying down in front of a snowy waterfall in Norway

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Free Walking Tours – All You Need to Know

Posted on July 2, 2020August 6, 2020 by Brianna Shade in Budget Travel, Europe, Stories, travel tips

When you’re traveling indefinitely, it’s important to cut costs any way that you can. We’re really good at budgeting, and we found the best ways to pay almost nothing for lodging. And as for activities and the best ways to experience a new city, our go-to was definitely free walking tours.

Our tour guide, Diogo, in Porto, Portugal

Curious what they’re all about? We’ve got you covered! Read on to find out how to find them, what to expect, and why we love them so much!

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Mountain ridges as seen from an airplane

Are You Prepared to be a Full-time Traveler?

Posted on June 18, 2020June 19, 2020 by Brianna Shade in Planning, travel tips

Judging by picture-perfect, colorful squares on Instagram, the freedom of a travel lifestyle is presented as paradise – an endless parade of tropical breezes and fruity drinks, interspersed with exciting adventures that would make anyone envious. While travel is, indeed, amazing and life-changing and exhilarating and rewarding, social media paints an incomplete picture.

We have learned firsthand what living the life of travel entails. If you’re wondering if full-time travel is right for you – and if you’re ready for what actually awaits – here is what you can expect.
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The many buildings in the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, at sunset

32 Actually Awesome Free Digital Tours

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 by Brianna Shade in Budget Travel, travel tips

In this time of lockdown, we’re all looking for ways to scratch that wanderlust itch. Nothing can quite compare to being there in person, but we have found that digital tours can be a temporary substitute. And while virtual tours aren’t a new concept, some have gotten quite clever with how they’re implementing them. These are some of our favorites – the closest things to being there, the most unique, and the ones with the best “wow” factors.

Read on to find your perfect virtual vacation!

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A Glimpse of Avoiding Pickpocketing

Posted on May 23, 2020May 28, 2020 by Aaron Shade in Italy, Snippet, Stories, travel tips

How do you avoid pickpocketing?

Throughout my life, I’ve been very aware of my surroundings and can get a sense when I need to be more protective of my belongings. Rome was definitely one of those places. Only once have I been pickpocketed, and it was in a crowded dance club. Rome itself is like a crowded dance club. The first sign is when someone you don’t know approaches you.

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Discover Croatia in Autumn

Posted on May 21, 2020August 8, 2020 by Aaron Shade in Croatia, travel tips

Croatia is a beautiful country with its turquoise blue waters, a Mediterranean climate, and medieval architecture. In autumn, we could see the most popular historic sites outside of the massive tourist season of summer. The water is still warm for swimming, and the fall colors are amazing. There are various festivals and holidays to appreciate making this the perfect time to visit. This was a wonderful introduction to Croatia and it is now our favorite country in Europe. If you like autumn like we do, find out why this is the best time to visit Croatia.

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A Glimpse of the Roman Colosseum

Posted on May 20, 2020May 10, 2020 by Aaron Shade in Italy, ruins, Snippet, travel tips

Where did you have trouble finding the ticket booth?

The Roman Colosseum was a top priority while we were in Rome. It is one of the oldest ruins being built in 70AD, and it amazes us how much of it is still intact. Just thinking about how this place used to hold 50 to 80 thousand spectators, amazes us. That is about the capacity of an American football stadium.

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32 Practical Ways to Make Money While Traveling

Posted on January 30, 2020July 24, 2020 by Brianna Shade in travel tips

One question we get asked most is how we can afford to travel for as long as we are. We of course try to cut our costs as much as possible (free lodging, anyone?), but we do also work. Many people don’t realize the plethora of opportunities that abound for making money on the road, so we will share some of them with you. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it should get you started! With these options for income abroad, full-time travel is all the more possible.

Let’s get started!

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