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Newsletters

 

I love writing, but I probably have the most fun doing these newsletters (I also call them travel diaries because most are time specific). You’ll find updates on where we are, our travel plans, as well as material and photos that you won’t see anywhere else on the blog. There’s no set formula for newsletters, I basically write about whatever strikes me, from strange encounters to funny videos to politics.

January 1, 2025 – Looking back at 2024…and forward to 2025 (and more travel)

May 10, 2024 – Another new start …and on wondering if Spain is right for us

January 2, 2024 – Looking back at 2023…and forward to 2024 (a year of continued changes…)

May 2, 2023 – We’ve moved! A new start in Spain (and in our lives…)

Jan 3, 2023 – Looking back at 2022…and forward to 2023 (a year to make changes…)

June 19, 2022 – Thoughts on the freedom of being a nomad…

December 31, 2021 – Looking Back at 2021…and forward to 2022

November 1, 2021 – October 2021 Recap – and on Mexico and other upcoming Plans

August 22, 2021 – On 10 months of living in Spain…

April 20, 2021 – The latest on visiting Spain in 2021. And on other stuff…

February 28, 2021 – The latest on Covid in Spain – and on life on standby

January 3, 2021 – Looking back at 2020…and forward to 2021

Nov 15, 2020 – Settling into our new home in Spain, Covid and our TIE appointments

October 18, 2020 –  Coronavirus Diaries: the “we found a home in Spain” edition

October 4, 2020 – Back in Spain – and on Covid, flying, dumb comments and more…

September 6, 2020 – August Recap: How Covid has changed us, thoughts on Montreal, and getting out…

August 9, 2020 – Back in Montreal…and reflecting on life changes

July 12, 2020 – Summarizing the first half of 2020, a “Reset” in Canada…and plans

Juky 9, 2020 – Our experience flying during Covid

May 5, 2020 – Coronavirus Diaries Day 53

Apr 26, 2020 – Coronavirus Diaries Day 44

Apr 14, 2020 – Coronavirus Diaries Day 32

Apr 6, 2020 – How will the Coronavirus change the way we travel?

Mar 31, 2020 – Coronavirus Diaries Day 18

Mar 24, 2020 – Coronavirus Diaries Day 11

Mar 17, 2020 – Coronavirus Diaries Day 4

Mar 13, 2020 – Coronavirus Diaries Day 1

February 26, 2020 – Stories from 2 months on the road in the Balkans and Spain

February 2, 2020 – Spain, Schengen, a month in the Balkans, Budapest…and political correctness

January 2, 2020 – Looking back at 2019… and forward to 2020 (and a year of big changes)

October 13, 2019 – Doing circles, German citizenship, funny/interesting observances, Plans…

June 11, 2019 – Touring Georgia & Armenia, shitty Airbnb experiences, fake butts, remembering Jacques, and more…

Apr 28, 2019 – Lissette is “downsized”, re-examining slow travel, Freelance writing, Blogging, bad jokes and other reflections

Dec 31, 2018 – Looking back at at 2018 and forward to 2019. A year to keep options open…

Oct 2, 2018 – On Prague, being invited to the Canadian Embassy in Kiev, Upcoming plans, Day of the Dead, and other odds and ends

June 17, 2018 – Lots of travelling, How to get a free hotel stay in Doha, dumping Facebook, our plans…and on getting a blog makeover.

Mar 11, 2018 – Travelling, Doha, Thailand, getting Expat hate, Blogging stuff, and other odds and ends having to do with Hygiene.

Dec 31, 2017 –   Looking back at 2017…and forward to 2018 (it will be a year of changes)

August 8, 2017 – Prague, Plans, Views from a Plane Window, Experiences in CDG and a few other things…

June 6, 2017 – Montreal, adventure stuff in Mexico, and lots of things starting with “S”

Mar 14, 2017 – Split (Croatia), apartments, condos, and on being temporarily grounded

Feb 12, 2017 – Our 60 Favorite Photos from 2016

Jan 5, 2017 – Looking back at 2016…and forward to 2017. And our Travel Oscars (and losers) for the year.

Dec 18, 2016 –  Japan to Serbia, hitting 50 (and the benefits of age), Trump, Obama, Netflix, and some weird photos from Japan

Aug 31, 2016 – Sevilla, Brazil and the Olympics, Crazy people, and on having a post go Viral

June 30, 2016 – Travel Plans, Brexit, and weird things people do on Planes

May 18, 2016 – Croatia, bad haircuts, honeymoons, hospitality and my Airbnb beef

Apr 5, 2016 –  Prague, dental work, upcoming plans…and on the world going to crap (part II).

Feb 28, 2016 – Complications, Catching up on a month of Crazy Travel…and on reaffirming old feelings.

Jan 12, 2016 – Looking back at 2015…and forward to 2016

Nov 19, 2015 – Baboons, pooping dogs, uncoordinated people, plans…and on the world going to crap. (new format)

Aug 11, 2015 – Highlights of our first year of Full-time Travel (and our favorite photos)

July 25, 2015 – Being back “home” after a year of travel

Mar 9, 2015 – Things learned through 8 months of travel

Jan 9, 2015 – Looking back at 2014 (a.k.a our year in photos). And our hopes and dreams for 2015.

Jan 6, 2014 – Looking back at 2013…and forward to 2014

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  1. Frank (bbqboy)

    September 30, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    Serious?
    Everyone has a different opinion and I always allow for biases based on bad experiences. I’ve had a few of my own.
    But honestly – I don’t know how much time you spent in Prague and/or Budapest. We’ve spent a total of 6 months in Prague, 3 in Budapest. Both great cities and you can compare both without denigrating the other.
    I’m not sure why you’re posting this here and not on the Prague Or Budapest post. I will say that with your attitude I can understand why the “Checks” (or “Czecks”) didn’t give you the time of day.

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  2. Leigh Sale

    February 17, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Hi There,
    Just wanted a bit of advice – we are travelling long term – currently in South Africa then back to Turkey and then driving in our van back to the UK. We then fly to Canada and hope to travel there and then in the states for a few years. What we are struggling with is finding longterm travel insurance.
    Although we are British citizens we are not residents as we were living in South Korea for 5 years previously.
    Was wandering if in your travels you have heard of a good insurance company.
    Kind regards
    Leigh Sale

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    • Frank (bbqboy)

      February 17, 2018 at 11:11 am

      Hi Leigh,
      We use Expat insurance issued by Allianz (we lost our Canadian health coverage a few years ago for the same reasons as you).
      I have a post on Insurances here which might be of help.
      Let me know if you need any additional info.

      Frank

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  3. Frank (bbqboy)

    April 9, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    Ha, made me laugh with your comment. Yes, I heard great things about ko Chang. Furthest I’ve been in that direction was Ko Samet about 10 years ago…we’ll make it back one day and definitely spend some time there.

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