In this podcast episode, we share ideas for your 2019 travel wish list. We are not going to talk about the top 20 travel destinations around the world but focus on the locations that sometimes get overlooked. We look at 10 of our favorite spots for doing all the things we love to do - food, scooters, beaches, culture, history, festivals, music, meeting new friends and socializing. Our list includes Lisbon, Krakow, Greek Islands, Panama City, Da Nang, Sicily, San Pedro de Atacama, Koyasan, … [Read more...] about Podcast 39: Best Travel Spots for 2019 (Places You May NOT Know)
Podcast 38: Back to Travel Basics (13 Tips to Think About)
We have been asked to talk about the idea of taking a few steps back as ‘expert travelers’ and how would we handle traveling if we started over based on our current knowledge. Essentially share tips to someone that has never left the US or is considering an adventure that is outside of their comfort zone. We love this topic! We sometimes take our years of travel of experience for granted and forget that we first had to walk before we could run. So here are a few of the TOP things we would … [Read more...] about Podcast 38: Back to Travel Basics (13 Tips to Think About)
World Barber Shop Adventures (Docuseries Launched)
Since leaving the United States over 19 months ago to travel the world full time, I have had a chance to experience bucket list destinations like Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal, and The Sistine Chapel. I’ve walked the streets of some of the most mind-blowing cities on the planet like Hong Kong, Cape Town, and Venice. And during the journey, there have been many ways to connect with the people of these 30+ countries, like partying in their streets during a festival, celebrating a wedding, or eating … [Read more...] about World Barber Shop Adventures (Docuseries Launched)
Podcast 25: Free Travel with Pet and House Sits (3 Weeks in Zurich)
Can you imagine having a free place to stay in amazing places like Paris, Tokyo, or Zurich? It is possible by taking care of pets and watching homes for vacationers in cities around the world. Do you need someone to watch your pets when you vacation but hate paying the fees of a kennel or pet sitter? This is a great way to have a responsible, verified person watch your home and take care of your pets for free. We break down all of the facts of pet sitting in this podcast episode. We also talk … [Read more...] about Podcast 25: Free Travel with Pet and House Sits (3 Weeks in Zurich)
Top Travel Buys for Amazon Prime Day (2018)
We are STILL Amazon Prime members (as we travel the world) in order to take advantage of all of the benefits, most importantly sending gifts to loved ones during special events. Here is our List for this year's Amazon Prime Day (starts July 16, 3pm ET) If you are not yet an Amazon Prime member, start your 30-day free trial today. Eagle Creek Packing Cubes Stop having an unorganized suitcase and wrinkled clothes when you show up at your destination! If you travel for work or you … [Read more...] about Top Travel Buys for Amazon Prime Day (2018)
Podcast 20: Volunteering During Travel (Voluntourism) & Using WorkAway for Free Stays
Have you been a part of volunteering efforts that helped you see different parts of the world? Have you thought about combining your passion for travel with your desire to help others in foreign lands? Is it even a good idea to go into foreign nations to help people that might not be asking for it? There are many difficult questions when it comes to voluntourism, the concept of volunteering during travel. We give our thoughts on the topic and the ways that we have given back on the road. We … [Read more...] about Podcast 20: Volunteering During Travel (Voluntourism) & Using WorkAway for Free Stays
Podcast 13: Traveler’s Guilt (Make Sure You Do You)
You only get so much time to RELAX and enjoy yourself when on vacation or holiday. TRAVELER’S GUILT can creep in because you want to do EVERYTHING that you have read about your exciting destination in blogs or from your friend’s advice. We discuss how this can be a problem and understand that it is IMPOSSIBLE to have it all on your trip and you need to be comfortable doing what you enjoy. The most important part of your time off is accomplishing what YOU want to experience. We will also answer a … [Read more...] about Podcast 13: Traveler’s Guilt (Make Sure You Do You)
Podcast 10: Financial Travel Tips (and Always Wearing the Same Clothes)
This is a very informative episode full of great MONEY SAVING TIPS for all of you travelers out there! We will talk about FINANCIAL tools we use during our travels; specifically how we manage our credit card and bank accounts, how we leverage hotel and mileage points for free stays, and air travel, and much more! We will also answer some questions from our followers about living out of one backpack each and our time spent in India. We wrap up with a SHAME ON THAT about travelers photo bombing … [Read more...] about Podcast 10: Financial Travel Tips (and Always Wearing the Same Clothes)
Podcast 9: Medical Travel Advice (and Watching Sports on the Road)
Nikki discusses the importance of TRAVEL INSURANCE, what it is and why you should get it. We also talk about what great travel insurance policies should cover and certain limits travel insurance policies have. Have questions about PRESCRIPTIONS and refilling prescriptions while traveling? Nikki provides tips to save time and money. She also covers the importance of travel VACCINES and much more! We also answer a couple of questions from our followers: How we stay in shape while traveling and how … [Read more...] about Podcast 9: Medical Travel Advice (and Watching Sports on the Road)
Podcast 7: Travel Technology (Top Hacks)
In this podcast episode, we discuss many of the travel technologies and electronics we use to help us navigate the complexities of traveling full time. We then answer a reader question regarding the scary situations we have encountered on the road so far including a credit card hacker in Santiago, vicious dogs in South America, and a creepy follower in India. We round out the episode talking about driving fails and the tough spots that put us in. Main Topics Covered: Travel Tips - … [Read more...] about Podcast 7: Travel Technology (Top Hacks)