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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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SafetyWing Nomad Travel Medical Insurance: Emergency Evacuation

March 31, 2022

Is SafetyWing Insurance worth it? Here’s our experience with an emergency evacuation and what you might expect from a similar situation. … More SafetyWing Nomad Travel Medical Insurance: Emergency Evacuation

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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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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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Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad – Travel’s Influence on Our Traditions

November 21, 2019

Thanksgiving isn’t just celebrated by Americans! Usually as a harvest festival, thanks are given this time of year all around the world! … More Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad – Travel’s Influence on Our Traditions

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25 Adventures from Around the World That Will Make You Want to Travel

June 6, 2019

We want to entice you to travel along with us! Check out these 25 Adventures from Around the World That Will Make You Want to Travel! … More 25 Adventures from Around the World That Will Make You Want to Travel

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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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Early Retirement Achievement Unlocked: Put in Notice

January 24, 2019

Quitting your job to travel full-time can be exhilarating! Here’s one outcome you might expect from your own departure. … More Early Retirement Achievement Unlocked: Put in Notice

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Last-minute considerations for full-time travel

January 17, 2019

We still have a lot to do before we depart for our big trip around the world. See where we’re at and what’s still ahead before we leave! … More Last-minute considerations for full-time travel

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