Overcrowded places…and where to go instead
Overcrowded places and where to go instead. Year after year, there are more and more people travelling for pleasure. Most go to the same (predictable) destinations. There are many reasons why popular …
“Not everyone can travel”. About Privilege and Virtue Signalling
Really? Not everyone can travel? Here is something else people should know: the sky is blue. Ok maybe not all the time. It’s not blue when there’s clouds in the sky. It’s not blue at night …
Angry with Airbnb
Angry with Airbnb. Angry is the first word that comes to mind. But considering that we used to travel full-time and stayed in Airbnb apartments 300+ nights a year…and considering all the nice hosts we …
How much does it cost to have a nomadic lifestyle?
How much does it cost to have a nomadic lifestyle? It’s a question I saw posted recently on a digital nomad FB group asking about the cost of a nomadic lifestyle. They asked people to share their …
Bad Airbnb experiences
Bad Airbnb experiences. What do you do? And how to avoid them. We’re big fans of Airbnb. During our 6 years of full-time travel we averaged over 300 nights/year in Airbnb apartments. That’s a …
Why “Feel good” quotes represent everything that’s wrong with the world.
Feel Good Quotes Updated Feb 26, 2024 Uck. I hate feel good quotes. Hate is a pretty strong word. I was reminded of how intense my feelings are towards them when we stayed in an Airbnb apartment …
Religion, morality, and the guiding principle of Shit Happens
Religion, morality, and the guiding principle of Shit Happens. Post Updated October 2, 2022. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church said this week that any Russian soldier who died in battle in …
Why are Expats so darn Angry?
Why are Expats so darn Angry? It always amazes me how nasty expats can be. We’ve encountered it many times in the past, usually on travel forums when researching a place (we’ve previously found …
Why Bother Blogging? (aka The World of Travel Blogging in 2020)
Creepy cats and facemasks. 2020 has been a horrible year for everyone. “How do you stay motivated?” It’s a question Lissette has asked me a few times lately. A few fellow travel bloggers have asked me …