Ep.181 Asia can feel like a big leap when you’re used to traveling in Europe or North America. We spent seven months moving through Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, and South Korea. In this video, we share what we learned, how we found our rhythm, and the simple things that made the trip feel easier and more approachable than we expected. If Asia has been on your list but you’re unsure where to start, we hope our experience gives you a clearer picture and a lot more confidence. Wat...
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Ep.181 Asia can feel like a big leap when you’re used to traveling in Europe or North America. We spent seven months moving through Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, and South Korea. In this video, we share what we learned, how we found our rhythm, and the simple things that made the trip feel easier and more approachable than we expected. If Asia has been on your list but you’re unsure where to start, we hope our experience gives you a clearer picture and a lot more confidence. Wat...
Ep.181 Asia can feel like a big leap when you’re used to traveling in Europe or North America. We spent seven months moving through Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, and South Korea. In this video, we share what we learned, how we found our rhythm, and the simple things that made the trip feel easier and more approachable than we expected. If Asia has been on your list but you’re unsure where to start, we hope our experience gives you a clearer picture and a lot more confidence. Wat...
Ep.180 Berlin had a very different feel than we expected in ways that were hard to predict. In this episode, we try to capture what it was actually like to spend ten days here: the atmosphere, the everyday moments, the unexpected softness, and the things that made this massive city feel surprisingly personal. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.179 Most people never picture this part of Europe. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain and shaped by the breakup of Yugoslavia, these five countries—Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albania—are rewriting what it means to travel the continent. We share what surprised us most about life here: the warmth of strangers, the layers of history still visible in the streets, and the kind of beauty you can’t capture on postcards. From bunkers and bridges to seaside towns and ...
Ep.178 We’d dreamed of Dubrovnik for decades—and it was every bit as beautiful as we hoped. But our time here didn’t go as planned. Between the hills, the heat, and getting sick along the way, this city asked more of us than we expected. In this episode, we share what two weeks inside the walls revealed about beauty, patience, and keeping perspective when travel doesn’t go perfectly. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.177 Not every “cozy, light-filled apartment” looks quite like its listing. In this episode, we share the stays that went sideways—and what we do when reality doesn’t match the photos. This isn’t about blaming hosts or platforms, it’s about keeping your joy when the space you booked doesn’t deliver. You’ll see what we check before booking, how we decide when to speak up or move on, and why gratitude (with a hint of humor) always wins in the end. Because the truth is, comfort isn’t guarantee...
Ep.176 Sometimes travel doesn’t go the way you plan…and not for the reasons you expect. We finally made it to one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, a place I’ve dreamed of seeing for years, and let’s just say, the week didn’t unfold quite the way we imagined. In this episode, we talk about the not-so-glamorous side of full-time travel, how we handle the curveballs that come with life on the road, and the small shift we’re making in next year’s plans because of it. Even the dream life has off...
Ep.175 What if the Europe you thought you knew was only half the story? In Sarajevo, where Ottoman streets meet Austro-Hungarian boulevards, East and West live side by side, and resilience shows up in art, food, and everyday life. It’s also one of the most affordable cities we’ve visited in Europe. We came for history and found a city that changed how we see Europe itself. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.174 One of the hardest parts of travel isn’t what you think. No matter how much time, money, or energy you have, it never feels like enough — and the choices can be overwhelming before the trip even begins. In this episode, we share why it feels that way, and what actually helps. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.173 Mostar, in Herzegovina, is often called Bosnia’s most beautiful city. It looks like a postcard, but the layers run deeper. It’s often a day trip, but we decided to stay a week. There was so much we had to discover about its beauty, its history, its people, and traditions. We didn’t just visit Mostar. We tried to understand it — and we’d love for you to come along. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.172 Most people rush through Kotor, Montenegro — but we stayed three weeks. What we found in Kotor and Dobrota went far beyond sightseeing: neighbors, daily rhythms, and a side of this place cruise passengers never see. It proved to us why slowing down changes everything you take away from a place. We share mobility ratings throughout and our costs at the end! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.171 The biggest fear we hear about long-term or extended travel is missing family and friends. We thought that might be true for us, too, until the opposite happened. This episode is about the connections we never expected, and how travel expanded our circle instead of shrinking it. We share how friendships and conversations reshaped our journey and how you can find your people while traveling. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.170 What happens when a country’s most famous symbol isn’t even within its borders? We spent two weeks in Yerevan, Armenia chasing Mount Ararat, the country’s national symbol and the mountain tied to Noah’s Ark. Along the way, we explored the city’s pink-stone streets, its food and markets, the Cascade, and the moving Genocide Memorial. Our search took us outside the city to the Arch of Charents, Garni Temple, the volcanic cliffs of the Symphony of Stones, and the rock-hewn Geghard Monaste...
Ep.169 After 1000 days in a row on the road, we stopped chasing a checklist and started listening for the story each place wants to show us. In this episode, we share the ten small rules that changed how we travel—simple shifts that make trips calmer, easier, and more memorable. They’ll work whether you have a long weekend, two months, or are a full-time traveler. See what changed and how you can use these ideas on your next trip. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.168 Vacations are supposed to recharge you, so why do so many leave us exhausted? In this episode, we dive into travel burnout—why traditional vacations often lead to vacation fatigue—and share simple slow travel tips that help you come home rested, not drained. If you’ve ever felt like you needed a vacation after your vacation, you’re not alone. Join us as we explore the hidden “vacation trap” and how to make your trips more relaxing, sustainable, and enjoyable. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Su...
Ep.167 What if retirement wasn’t something you waited for, but something you shaped for yourself? In this episode, we talk about what really changed when we stopped asking for permission—from retiring without a perfect plan to learning how to spend without guilt, slow down without apologies, and live like this chapter belongs to us. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.166 In this video, we explore Tbilisi not just as travelers but as curious observers trying to understand a country still fighting for its identity. From bold street art near a former Soviet sewing factory to centuries-old statues and cathedrals, nightly protests, and the towering symbolism of the Mother of Georgia, we share the layered, emotional story of our time here. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.165 Cagliari probably isn’t on your bucket list, but maybe it should be. We came to Sardinia to sightsee… but also to slow down. During our a month in Cagliari, we fell for more than the historic towers and ancient streets—we found a rhythm of life that felt slower, simpler, and better. This video isn’t about checking off the sights. It’s about sharing what surprised us, the moments that felt meaningful, and why Cagliari, Sardinia’s capital, became a place we didn’t want to leave. If you’r...
Ep.164 Think you know Prague? We share both iconic spots and places you might never have seen. Along the way, we tell some stories you might not have known. From surprising meals and quirky art to emotional moments, we take you beyond the guidebook and into the Prague that surprised us. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.163 We thought we knew how to communicate. But full-time travel? It rewrote the rulebook. And not because of big fights, but because of all the little things. After 40+ years together, we didn’t expect moods, routines, space, and constant decision making to test us like this. In this episode, we’re sharing how travel changed the way we talk to each other, from managing daily logistics to navigating tension, compromise, and very different energy levels. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support...
Ep.162 Viewers ask us: “What’s your plan if you can’t travel anymore?“ In this video, we talk about aging as nomads, future retirement options abroad, and how we’re planning for the years ahead without giving up the life we love now. If this is a question you wrestle with, or whether you’re thinking about finding a home base, whether to pay for Medicare, and living overseas, this conversation is for you. We talk about all of this and more! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show
Ep.181 Asia can feel like a big leap when you’re used to traveling in Europe or North America. We spent seven months moving through Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, and South Korea. In this video, we share what we learned, how we found our rhythm, and the simple things that made the trip feel easier and more approachable than we expected. If Asia has been on your list but you’re unsure where to start, we hope our experience gives you a clearer picture and a lot more confidence. Wat...
