How both our mothers inspired us to travel
Lissette and I have (and had) very different mothers. But both have – in very different ways – led to the travelling life we’ve had over the last 7 years. My mom (Trudi) I inherited the travel …
Celebrating 10 years of “retirement”
Celebrating 10 years of “retirement” For 20 years I worked for a major Canadian exporter, working my way from being Chief Accountant to Controller to Chief Financial Officer. It was a great job in a …
Postcards from Around the World
Postcards from Around the World I’ve always collected postcards. When I first started travelling I would buy a postcard everyday. I used them as a diary, using postcards to keep track of where I …
Looking back at 2020…and forward to 2021
Looking back at 2020…and forward to 2021 I always say that I do these year end posts as much for ourselves as I do for readers. It allows me to reflect on the past year and compare what we achieved …
Dogs we’ve met on our travels…and the most dog-loving countries!
Dogs we’ve met on our travels…and the most dog-loving countries! 2020 is the year of the dog so I figured I’d do my last post of the year on one of my favorite subjects – dogs. They’re something …
Every Nomad’s dilemma – Sell or Store your belongings?
Every Nomad’s dilemma – Sell or Store your belongings? It’s a question we’ve asked ourselves many times. Just days ago, now back among our furnishing in our new home in Spain, we had the same …
Finances: How we can afford to travel full-time
Above: When we started out in 2014. Tired, stressed…but optimistic about a new life of travel “How do you afford to travel full-time?” It’s the most common question we get. I’m going to …
Back in Montreal…and reflecting on life changes
Back in Montreal…and reflecting on life changes August 9, 2020 We left Montreal in 2014 (6 years ago) to travel full-time. Our returns to Montreal since then have very much reflected the changes we’ve …
Is it safe to Travel? The weird and scary from 6 years of full-time travel
Is it safe to Travel? The weird and scary from 6 years of full-time travel The most common question I get on emails is “is (name a country) safe?” I’m constantly reassuring people …
