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Don't Forget: Must-Do Checks Before Leaving Your Hotel or Airbnb
There’s a sinking feeling you get when your hotel or Airbnb door clicks behind you for the last time and you wonder if there’s anything you forgot. And it’s SO annoying when you get a call or an email from them to let you know that indeed you left something behind. We put together this checklist so we can avoid that unnecessary anxiety and instead move towards our next destination more confidently.
Stress-Free Stays: How to Choose & Secure Your Perfect Travel Home
Embarking on a new travel adventure brings a rush of excitement, but concerns about safety and belongings can linger in the background. By implementing these extra precautions, you’ll be equipped with more peace of mind and enjoyment as you enjoy your next trip.
Eat Like a Local: A Full-Time Traveler's Guide to Mastering Meals on the Road
In the whirlwind of full-time travel, our Airbnb kitchens are more than places where we cook; they're the heart of our nomadic home. The simple joy of preparing a meal, the comfort of familiar tools, and the occasional indulgence in local flavors define our journey.
Nubian Village Wonders: Our Aswan Adventure
Once we take a beat, we drink in our surroundings. Nubian Village is bright, colorful, welcoming, and like nothing we’ve ever seen. We later learn that Nubians are indigenous people from the ancient …
Shower Chronicles: From Cramped Rome to Soaked Cairo
It’s not actually spring yet, but we have had a variety of showers that are worth mentioning. Here are a few from our short months of travel, but I know I’ll have more. Our accommodations are as much of an adventure as every other part of our experiences.
Suite Surprises: A Roman Valentine's Day Getaway!
It’s Valentine’s Day and the homestretch before we leave for Egypt. We’re supposed to be in Assisi today, not Rome, but last week our travel doctor asked us to come back for our second cholera vaccination. Visiting a doctor is not the most romantic way to celebrate, but it’s fine because this day is not typically one that grabs much of our attention.
Frozen Surprises and Hot Water Woes: Lecce Adventures
We arrive at our next destination’s train station on Monday evening. Lecce greets us with cold temperatures, elegant Baroque architecture, and silence. Our original plan for the Christmas season was to visit this eastern city in Italy’s Puglia region and take in its famous paper mâché manger scenes, but we ran short of time. Since Greece is only a hop away, we …
Beware the Steps: A Lecce Airbnb Tale of Unexpected Climbs
Now that they are older and wiser, they take great care to not repeat their mistakes by packing much lighter and always reading the fine print. But the Airbnb in Lecce bewitches them with its alluring image of a balcony ripe for cozy mornings with cappuccino or sunset aperitivos. They are not prepared for the …