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  • Binge!
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    • What’s New
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  • Portugal

    5 Tips for Experiencing Beautiful Lisbon Without the Crowds

    February 25, 2024 /

    We came to Lisbon to see a destination famous for architecture, scenic lookouts and historic trams still running across town. What we weren’t expecting was the huge number of other tourists.

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    Snowy Toronto in January

    We’re Saying Goodbye to a Very Adventurous 2023 – and Hello to a New Chapter

    January 7, 2024
    Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal

    5 Important Lessons that We’ve Learned About Full-Time Travel

    November 5, 2023
    Funchal Madeira

    Lisbon in 2023 was Even More Crowded Than We Expected

    December 3, 2023
  • Real Costs,  Romania

    Why Brasov is the Ultimate Base for Exploring Transylvania

    September 17, 2023 /

    Let's be honest: the city of Brasov in Romania is a little on the small side. And yet we stayed for an entire month. 

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    Look What $2,500/Month Gets You in Europe

    April 18, 2021

    This is Why We Keep Coming Back to Turkey

    March 13, 2022

    Living Large in Affordable Belgrade

    September 5, 2021
  • Hungary,  Real Costs

    We Came to Budapest to See if it’s Still a Low-Cost Destination

    July 30, 2023 /

    I honestly think that our impression of Budapest was maybe ten years out of date. We thought Budapest was supposed to be the less expensive alternative to Prague

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    Boat cruise on the Danube in Budapest

    Most People Come to Bratislava for Just One Day; We Booked an Entire Month

    July 2, 2023
    Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal

    5 Important Lessons that We’ve Learned About Full-Time Travel

    November 5, 2023
    Brasov, Romania

    Is Beautiful, Gritty Budapest Still a Low-Cost Destination in 2023?

    August 6, 2023
  • Airbnb Living,  Real Costs

    What the Full-Time Airbnb Lifestyle Really Costs 

    February 26, 2023 /

    There’s no end of information available about how to save money while traveling. But none of the usual advice was quite right for us.

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    Living in Airbnbs Full Time isn’t Easy

    June 6, 2021

    The 5 Worst Airbnbs We’ve Ever Stayed in (and How to Avoid Them) 

    February 27, 2022

    How to Score the Airbnb of Your Dreams Every Time

    February 28, 2021
  • Colombia,  Real Costs

    Honest Thoughts After a Month in Medellin (and What it Costs)

    January 29, 2023 /

    Medellin is a city that has been on our bucket list for a really long time. We knew that whenever we finally got to South America, Medellin had to be on the itinerary.

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    Snowy Toronto in January

    We’re Saying Goodbye to a Very Adventurous 2023 – and Hello to a New Chapter

    January 7, 2024
    Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal

    5 Important Lessons that We’ve Learned About Full-Time Travel

    November 5, 2023

    The Very Last Chapter in our Four-Year, Around-the-World Adventure 

    October 6, 2024
  • Ecuador,  Real Costs

    Is Cuenca Really as Affordable as its Reputation?

    December 25, 2022 /

    We’re always on the hunt for value when we travel. We don’t mind spending a bit more as long as we see great value for our dollar.

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    It’s Been Three Years of Full-Time Travel and Still Nothing Ever Goes to Plan

    September 1, 2024
  • Mexico,  Real Costs

    Why Mexico’s Top Foodie Destination is Worth the Trip

    September 11, 2022 /

    We’re always on the hunt for authentic travel experiences; we don’t want our trip to be all about fancy restaurants and tours.

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    Springtime in our town

    19 Countries, Amazing Memories, Countless Mistakes: Our Nomad Life Recap

    June 2, 2024

    Why Mexico City Blew Our Minds (and Our Budget)

    August 15, 2022

    The Picture-Perfect Town of San Miguel de Allende Doesn’t Come Cheap

    July 17, 2022
  • Mexico,  Real Costs

    Why Mexico City Blew Our Minds (and Our Budget)

    August 15, 2022 /

    We came to Mexico City thinking we feel overwhelmed by the traffic and and crowds. After spending a month here, our main issue is that there’s just way too much fun stuff to do here.

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    Winter Escape to One of the World’s Most Vibrant Cities

    March 10, 2025

    What You’ll Find in Puerto Escondido, Mexico’s Most Underrated Beach Town 

    June 19, 2022

    Why Mexico’s Top Foodie Destination is Worth the Trip

    September 11, 2022
  • Mexico,  Real Costs

    The Picture-Perfect Town of San Miguel de Allende Doesn’t Come Cheap

    July 17, 2022 /

    When we arrived at what’s billed as one of Mexico’s most beautiful towns, we were feeling a little worried about our month-long stay.

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    Why Mexico City Blew Our Minds (and Our Budget)

    August 15, 2022

    It’s Been Three Years of Full-Time Travel and Still Nothing Ever Goes to Plan

    September 1, 2024

    Why Mexico’s Top Foodie Destination is Worth the Trip

    September 11, 2022
  • Mexico,  Real Costs

    What You’ll Find in Puerto Escondido, Mexico’s Most Underrated Beach Town 

    June 19, 2022 /

    We were looking to spend a month at the beach and we could have picked literally anywhere in Mexico.

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    Springtime in our town

    19 Countries, Amazing Memories, Countless Mistakes: Our Nomad Life Recap

    June 2, 2024

    The Picture-Perfect Town of San Miguel de Allende Doesn’t Come Cheap

    July 17, 2022

    It’s Been Three Years of Full-Time Travel and Still Nothing Ever Goes to Plan

    September 1, 2024
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