eSim VS physical Sim: which should you use?
eSim VS physical Sim: which should you use? Last year I had my first experience using an eSim. I was going to Mexico to visit my mother, which meant landing in Mexico City and then taking a 4-hour bus …
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Why Obernai makes for a great day trip from Strasbourg
Why Obernai makes for a great day trip from Strasbourg. Obernai is a small town that’s a 30-minute train ride from Strasbourg. It is incredibly pretty and we were enchanted by it. All about Obernai …
What to See in Stirling (Scotland)
What to See in Stirling (Scotland). Stirling is an easy 45-minute train ride from Edinburgh. Why come to Stirling? The major reason is Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous castles. I’ve …
What First-Time Visitors Get Wrong About Traveling Around Egypt
What First-Time Visitors Get Wrong About Traveling Around Egypt. Egypt looks straightforward on a travel map. Cairo has the pyramids, Luxor has the temples, Aswan sits farther south, and the Nile …
How to Choose a True Five-Star Luxury Nile Cruise
How to Choose a True Five-Star Luxury Nile Cruise. Search for a luxury Nile River cruise, and you’ll find dozens of listicles ranking ships by adjectives like opulent, unrivaled, and iconic, …
September 2026: A Month in London
A Month in London. September in London was the worse month we’ve had since returning to full-time travel in February. I won’t sugarcoat it: we didn’t like London. We weren’t that impressed with the …
Comparing Ground Transportation Costs for Travelers
Comparing Ground Transportation Costs for Travelers. Ground transport is one of the most overlooked expenses travelers face, often rivaling accommodation in total cost. The transport method you pick …
The Pros and Cons of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
The Pros and Cons of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle. We got back into full-time travel earlier this year after having a home in Spain for the last five years. Prior to that, we had lived the Digital …
The best scenic driving routes around Miami
The best scenic driving routes around Miami (and where to rent a car). One of Miami’s pleasures is driving. There are some fantastically scenic routes both in the city itself and in the greater …