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)
Sunscreen Tips (Protecting Your Skin on Travel)
Sunscreen Tips: Protecting Your Skin on Travel As a clinical pharmacist, I learned so much about sun protection and saw firsthand how harmful to one's health unprotected sun exposure can be. I am always sharing tips with my family and friends about the importance and benefits of wearing sunscreen. Despite the fact that unprotected, chronic sun exposure is most associated with the development of certain types of skin cancers and premature aging, I have found during my travels there are a … [Read more...] about Sunscreen Tips (Protecting Your Skin on Travel)
Travel Backpack Carry On TSA (20 Tips to Pack Your Life)
How To Pack Your Life in a Carry-On: What I packed in my backpack for 2+ years of travel The decision in buying the right travel backpack to carry on with you that fits the TSA guidelines is a big decision as you travel for a weekend or plan your longterm travel. This guide will give you what you need to make the right choices to pack what is important for your trip. My husband and I left the U.S. in February of 2017 to travel the world, meet new people and experience new cultures. We knew … [Read more...] about Travel Backpack Carry On TSA (20 Tips to Pack Your Life)
Travel Vaccines Guide (2018)
Passport Health: Vaccines; Your passport to travel There are many ways one can try to stay healthy while traveling abroad but international travel can pose various risks to your health and the best way to stay healthy is to plan before you go. Preventative health care is vital. Travel Vaccines (getting the required vaccinations for travel) can be a stressful process. In this Travel Vaccines Guide (2018) I break down what you need to think about before making your journey. According to … [Read more...] about Travel Vaccines Guide (2018)