Coronavirus has brought a lot of things to a standstill. If you’re anything like us, the border closing has made us itch to travel. We’ve been scheming up plans for once travel bans ease up a bit and it’s safe again to go out.
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While traveling, experience starts to save you both money and headaches abroad. Looking back at our early months traveling we think (face-in-palm) of the costly mistakes we made. We wanted to share these tips to save you from the situations we put ourselves in.
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I've been on the hunt before trying to find the best waterproof travel shoes for women. It's tough! There are many choices out there but it always seems like you have to compromise no matter where you turn!
Since hindsight is 20/20, here is what I found to be most important when selecting shoes.
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It takes a while to come to terms with the idea of quitting your job and leaving on a trip. Once I knew I HAD to take this trip, the very next thought I had was “Great-I can leave. How do I come back?”
What follows is what I’ve learned from both Allison and my own experiences. These are all the things to consider and tips we learned on how to come home from a year living and traveling abroad.
Packing for a RTW trip can feel overwhelming at times - but no matter how many days or hours before your trip, always remember... THERE WILL BE STORES WHERE YOU ARE GOING so no need to majorly stress. However, while you plan, here's a quick list of should-brings.
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The best luggage 2019 is going to be the best luggage for YOUR trip. "Best" can mean a lot of things so in this video we dive in to:
1. Luggage Quality
2. The right luggage for your trip
3. The cost of Carry on vs. Checked Luggage
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Planning a RTW trip can be a daunting task even if you've been around the world 6 times. Budget, weather and length of stay all play a role in the decision.
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We’re here to truly breakdown the numbers and show you exactly how the two of us saved money while living in downtown Chicago to travel full time for 1 year. All of our personal numbers below are listed from our lifestyle before we traveled in 2013-2015.
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Did you know that property owners are able to offer their property at a weekly or a monthly discount? Staying longer at one location PAYS!
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After living in and out of airbnb's for three years we've gotten in the hang of this "lifestyle" of scrutinizing airbnb listings. Hopefully in today's vlog you'll be able to grab yourself some airbnb tips that can not only help you save money but also make sure you have the best vacation possible!
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Flying with a dog for the first time was both intimidating for us and Pepper. With so much conflicting information on the internet, through word of mouth and even from the airlines themselves we were't exactly sure what to expect.
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When Fin first purchased compression packing cubes I thought they were the most pointless things in the world. Why would I want to pack stuff in tiny bags inside of my backpack? Despite my initial reaction, I completely changed my tune after a year of travel. These small, seemingly pointless luggage organizers kept things organized and the situation more manageable.
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While traveling, experience starts to save you both money and headaches abroad. Looking back at our early months traveling we face-in-palm to think of the costly mistakes we made. We share them here to help you avoid stupidity like ours.
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We carried our Osprey Porter 46L Backpacks around the world with us for a year. These things are seriously bulletproof. Well, maybe not bulletproof, but we beat the hell out of them and they still look brand new.
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If you're looking to learn more about what travel insurance is, how to buy it, and what our experience was like buying insurance through World Nomads, read on through our review! In our in depth review of World Nomads, we disclose both the pros and the cons their benefits and coverages.
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In all the prep, planning and saving for your upcoming trip, don't forget to pick up an International Driving Permit before you leave home. Getting your International Driving Permit isn't as fun and sexy as picking out your new swimsuit for your trip, but you're going to be glad you have it when the time comes. Here are three reasons
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Congratulations! It's finally happening. Whether it took you days or years to pull the trigger, you've booked a flight to the other side of the world to see the Sounds, run with the sheep, and follow in Frodo's footsteps.
Before you land in Kiwi country, here's a few things that you'll be happy to have in your [figurative] back pocket.
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You've probably heard of some of these, but we're looking deeper into how to get the most out of each app.... did you know you can use Google Maps abroad WITHOUT using data? How about a flight search engine that guarantees the cheapest albeit somewhat creative flight paths ...
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