Experiences Over Things
Traveling back to South Africa for the second time in only two years was Nikki’s idea but it became Matt’s playground as they hiked the mountains, went to a safari, enjoyed the braai feasts, swam in …
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Where do we stay as we travel around the world? How do we keep our costs to a minimum with our accommodations? In this episode, we discuss the differences between Airbnb, hostels, hotels, and …
How can you possibly pack for over two years on the road with only a single backpack each? Impossible, right? Well, we were faced with that difficult task and did quite well. We will discuss all of …
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As spring break and summer plans near, warm weather means we'll spend more time in the sun. And here at PassportJoy, spending time outdoors is what we do best. But sun protection can be confusing. It …
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How could we possibly leave our amazing careers and awesome lives to live out of a single backpack? In this episode, you will find out more about who we are and what brought us to this decision to …
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In this Launch Episode, we (Nikki and Matt Javit) give a high level of who we are and what we did. We discuss what we plan to cover in our podcast and how we hope to help our listeners. Not only the …
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Vietnam Travel Guide (Top 12 Things to Do) Vietnam is an incredibly beautiful country with a range of climates and landscapes. From magnificent mountains, serene beaches, palm trees, and pine trees …
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From colors, customs, traditions, music, and food, there is one sure way to make your trip to India an unforgettable experience; attend an Indian wedding. My husband and I went to our very first …
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How To Pack Your Life in a Carry-On: What I packed in my backpack for 2+ years of travel Buying the right travel backpack can be confusing. Will it meet the carry-on TSA guidelines? Is it …
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Top Things To Do in Kerala, India Known by locals as “God’s Own Country”, Kerala India is full of brightly colored, leafy, green coastlines, calm backwaters, scenic hills, serene beaches, and dense …
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