As someone who has done long term travel, spent months away from home, traveled full time from one place to another with just a suitcase, and lived on the move, I know that it can be an alluring and anxiety inducing idea. What I wish I had before we left for our big trip was…
Long-Term Travel
Traveling Abroad Can Be Less Expensive Than In The U.S.
In my experience I have found that traveling abroad can be less expensive, and significantly so, for most Americans than traveling in the U.S. And, I feel that I get more value for my money spending my vacation time wandering ancient streets eating authentic Italian gelato or laying on a pristine, white sand beach in…
21 Amazon Travel Essentials You Need For Long-Term Travel
Traveling long-term is an exciting adventure, but without the right gear it can be a headache. Make sure you’re prepared with this list of 21 Amazon travel essentials for long-term travel. I am a self-proclaimed minimalist, and I really think less is more when you’re traveling. However, that does not mean that you can’t bring…
Our Once In A Lifetime 6 Month Trip Itinerary
In August of 2021, my husband and I left for 6 months of travel through Europe and Asia. We made it to 18 countries on our itinerary, and lived out our dream of traveling the world together! It was amazing, and sometimes it truly feels like a dream to me. I’m going to detail our…
What & How To Pack For Long Term Travel
If you’re planning a long term trip or are interested in long term travel, you’ve likely wondered, “what do you even pack for long term travel?” Companion to that question is, “how do I pack for long term travel,” and “what’s actually important to bring on a long trip? When we were planning to leave…
What 6 Months of Travel to 18 Countries Cost Us
Are you thinking about embarking on 6 months of travel and taking a break from it all? In 2021, we decided to take all of our savings and travel until our money ran out. We lasted for just about 6 months and managed to visit 18 countries during our trip. We, my husband Colton and…
How to Save Money for Travel – Budget & Save for Your Next Trip
Colton, my husband and other half, is the finance guru in our household. His financial knowledge helped us save enough money for ‘the trip’, our 6 month sabbatical trip to Europe and Asia. So, I’ve asked him to share his tips to save money for travel to help get you on your way to your…
Why We Decided to Quit Our Jobs and Travel
It was five months. Five months of a whirlwind love affair with travel. Okay, that’s a cheesy, romance novel version of what we did, but it isn’t that far off. You’ve maybe seen the ‘we quit our jobs to travel’ story before, and it can sound like a too-good-to-be-true, clickbait story. And in some cases,…
