Binge!
It’s been over four years of full-time travel and we’re still excited every time we pack our bags and hop on a plane. Find out where we’ve been and what we’ve been up to.
February to April 2024: Creemore, Canada
Finally, the Big Reveal of our New Home
We Planned Another Exciting Trip to Peru – and This Time We’re Actually Going
It’s Official: We’ve Given Up On Travel — For Now
January 2024: Toronto, Canada
We’re Saying Goodbye to a Very Adventurous 2023
December 2023: Madeira, Portugal
Lisbon in 2023 was Even More Crowded Than We Expected
5 Tips for Experiencing Beautiful Lisbon Without the Crowds
November 2023: Lisbon, Portugal
5 Important Lessons that We’ve Learned About Full-Time Travel
5 Hard-Won Lessons About Full-Time Travel That You Need to Know
October 2023: Toronto, Canada
Travel is Suddenly a Lot More Expensive
September 2023: Brasov, Romania
Why Brasov is the Ultimate Base for Exploring Transylvania
July to August 2023: Budapest, Hungary
All the Practical Details that You Need to Know About Full-Time Travel
Is Beautiful, Gritty Budapest Still a Low-Cost Destination in 2023?
We Came to Budapest to See if it’s Still a Low-Cost Destination
Most People Come to Bratislava for Just One Day; We Booked an Entire Month
June 2023: Bratislava, Slovenia
We Found a Wonderful Hidden Gem in the Czech Republic (Only Locals Know About It)
April to May 2023: Toronto, Ontario
We’re Kicking off our Adventure in one of the Most Expensive Parts of Europe (but it’s Worth it)
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with a Dog
We Never Want This to Happen Again: We Got Stranded at the Airport in Colombia
February 2023: Filandia, Colombia
What the Full-Time Airbnb Lifestyle Really Costs
January 2023: Medellin, Colombia
Honest Thoughts After a Month in Medellin (and What it Costs)
December 2022: Cuenca, Ecuador
Is Cuenca Really as Affordable as its Reputation?
October 2022: Toronto, Canada
The Truth About Full-Time Travel (After Three Years on the Road)
September 2022: Oaxaca City, Mexico
Why Mexico’s Top Foodie Destination is Worth the Trip
August 2022: Mexico City, Mexico
Why Mexico City Blew Our Minds (and Our Budget)
July 2022: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
The Picture-Perfect Town of San Miguel de Allende Doesn’t Come Cheap
June 2022: Puerto Escondido, Mexico
What You’ll Find in Puerto Escondido, Mexico’s Most Underrated Beach Town
May 2022: Toronto, Canada
How Much it Really Costs to Travel Full Time
April 2022: Izmir, Turkey
Wowed by the Low-Cost Lifestyle in Izmir, Turkey
February to March 2022: Antalya, Turkey
The 5 Worst Airbnbs We’ve Ever Stayed in
Our Top 5 Favourite Airbnbs (and Why They Weren’t Perfect)
This is Why We Keep Coming Back to Turkey
February 2022: Seville, Spain
Is a Month in Seville Worth the Splurge?
January 2022: Valencia, Spain
7 European Destinations that Won’t Break the Bank
A Month of Spanish Food, History and Culture at a Surprising Price
November 2021: Sarande, Albania
Albania is Europe’s Last Hidden Gem — For Now
How Much for a Month of Luxury on the Albanian Riviera?
October 2021: Albania
What it Takes to Survive the Balkan Wilderness
How Much for a Month in Albania’s Biggest City?
September 2021: Novi Sad, Serbia
Novi Sad Offered the Authentic Serbia That We’ve Been Dreaming of
August to September 2021: Belgrade, Serbia
Making Belgrade Our Home for the Month
Working Overseas Could be Your Ticket to Early Retirement
Living Large in Affordable Belgrade
July 2021: Toronto, Canada
How We Can Afford to Travel Full Time (and It’s Not By Being Digital Nomads)
The Ultimate Packing Guide for a Trip Around the World
July 2021: Mansfield, Canada
Could Country Living be the Perfect Lifestyle For Us?
June 2021: Blue Mountain, Canada
Why We Can’t Wait To Get Back To Europe
March to June 2021: Toronto, Canada
Travel During COVID, Money, & Nomad Life Q&A
Find Out Why Croatia is the Ultimate Base for Europe
How to Survive Your First Year of Early Retirement
The Lifestyle You Want at a Fraction of the Cost in Turkey
Look What $2,500/Month Gets You in Europe
Is This the Year You Can Finally Quit?
Discover the Greece You Never Expected to Find
What Not to Pack for a Year of Travel
We Thought We’d Have to Leave Our Best Friends Behind
Living in Airbnbs Full Time Isn’t Easy
Is it Safe for Us to Travel the World as an LGBT Couple?
The Truth About Life On The Road
January to March 2021: Sliema, Malta
Behind the Scenes of Our Travel Planning
You Don’t Need a Job to Have a Fulfilling Life
Do You Have to be a Minimalist to Travel Full Time?
Five Reasons to Make Malta Your Home in Early Retirement
How to Score the Airbnb of Your Dreams Every Time
How to Travel the World on Any Budget
Can You Afford Europe’s Best Winter Sun Destination?
December 2020 to January 2021: Istanbul, Turkey
In Just 7 Easy Steps, You Can Retire Early & Travel
Five Things You Won’t Miss About Work Once You’ve Retired
How to Travel the World Without Blowing Your Budget
Can a Month in Istanbul Really Be This Cheap?
December 2020: Zagreb, Croatia
How Affordable is a Week in Zagreb, Croatia?
November 2020: Split, Croatia
What’s It Like To Retire In My 30s?
Getting Ready To Retire Early And Travel
Why You Shouldn’t Travel Full Time
October 2020: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Mindset That Helped Us Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early
The Cost Of Living In Early Retirement
8 Reasons We Love Early Retirement
September 2020: Ioannina, Greece
What Life Really Looks Like In Early Retirement
Cost of Living in Northern Greece
August 2020: Athens, Greece
What We Got Right to Retire Early
Biggest Financial Mistakes When Trying to Retire Early
Why You Shouldn’t Retire Early
What Was Surprising About Our First Year Of Early Retirement
What We Spent Living in Athens For One Month
Money, Travel, Relationship + More
April to July 2020: Toronto, Canada
How To Manage Risk In Early Retirement
Staying Motivated To Retire Early
Our Bucket List for Slow Travel
How to Introduce Your Partner To Financial Independence
How To Budget For Year Of Slow Travel
How We Invest in the Stock Market for Financial Independence
How To Track Spending and Budget
Nomad Life Turned Upside Down When COVID-19 Hit
How Much is the Cost Of Living In Toronto?
What Is Fixed Income Investing?
How to Plan Life After Retirement
Medical Coverage Abroad: What to Look for in International Medical Insurance
Is It Safe to Travel During COVID-19?
March 2020: Lake Como, Italy
How To Keep Fit While Traveling Long Term
February 2020: Florence, Italy
How Much Do I Need To Retire Early And Travel?
How To Save More Than Half Of Your Income For Early Retirement
How To Budget For A Month In Florence
January 2020: Fethiye, Turkey
How To Become Financially Independent In Your 40s Or Earlier
How to Take an International Flight with a Dog in Cabin
December 2019: Istanbul, Turkey
How To Get Rid Of Everything You Own To Travel
How Much To Budget For One Month In Istanbul
How to Prepare Your Dog for Flying In Cabin
November 2019: Lviv, Ukraine
How Much To Budget For Two-Week Trip To Lviv, Ukraine
October 2019: Krakow, Poland
How Much Does It Cost To Stay In Krakow For Two Weeks
2 Comments
Doug Fisher
Hi Stephanie and Gillian,
I recommended Antalya to you a while back and am so glad you had a great time there. Cindy and I love watching your videos.
I’m sending this message because you are or soon will be in San Miguel de Allende where we spent a month back in 2013. You’re going to love it I’m sure. The reason for this note is to encourage you to take a few days and go to the city of Guanajuato. I know you will also fall in love with it as we did.
Cindy and I are slowly working on a photo blog and even though we have not posted San Miguel yet, we have posted Guanajuato. Here is a link to that particular posting to give you a bit of inspiration to travel there…
https://travelswithcindyanddoug.weebly.com/blog/category/Mexico2013-guanajuato
In contrast to your very helpful sites our blog is not. It’s more a place for our family and friends to see photos of where we’ve been.
Our Freedom Years
And what a great recommendation it was! We really enjoyed our time there and it’s one of the few cities we thought we might return to…perhaps during a slightly warmer time of year. We’ve just wrapped up our month in San Miguel de Allende and it was incredible. However, our favourite part of our time there was actually a day trip to Guanajuato. So great to see your photos from that beautiful city. If we’re ever back in the region, we could easily stay a month in Guanajuato. Congrats on securing your Portugal residency!