Do not make these mistakes in Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam Travel Guide
Ep.82 We knew very little about Vietnam before we spent a month there and we made a couple of big mistakes. Before visiting, watch this video to make the best choice about where to stay and visit in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
Japanese Luxury Hotel with PRIVATE Hot Spring ONSEN | Ryokan Experience
Ep.79 We trade cramped, budget Japanese hotels for a night of opulence and indulgence at a ryokan outside Kyoto overlooking Lake Biwa. We give you a tour of our spacious accommodations at Biwako Ryokusuitei and share our 12-course traditional Kaiseki dinner feast and Japanese breakfast. Enjoy our outdoor hot spring onsen while we watch the sunrise.
Top 11 Kyoto Temples, Shrines, & Gardens | Japan Travel Guide
Ep.78 With so many temples and shrines in Kyoto, it can be hard to know which ones you should visit. That’s why we take you to 11 of the top ones and rate each for why it may be the best for you. We bring you all the beautiful fall colors, too! And at the end, we show off a bonus temple for cat lovers.
Top 10 Money-Saving Travel Tips
Ep.77 You have questions and we have answers! After a year of full-time travel, we share our best tips for the cost-conscious traveler to help you save money while you explore the world. Our tips work for vacation travel as well!
Japan: Everything you need to know before you go!
Ep.74 We spent 42 days in Japan and learned so much that we wish we had known before we visited. We talk about navigating busy train stations, dining, culture, etiquette, high-tech toilets, and more! And the locals are so kind and helpful! This is your ultimate first-timer’s guide.
London Tour in 3 Days! Dazzling Dining, Superb Shows, and The Beatles!
Ep.73 Celebrate with us! We pack a lot of London in just 3 days for Judy’s birthday. We visit the Paul McCartney Photographs Exhibit, British Museum, National Gallery, and enjoy a sumptuous Chef’s Menu lunch. We also fit in two shows: Moulin Rouge and Frank & Percy with Sir Ian McKellen, and so much more!
Belgrade Serbia - We Were Pleasantly Surprised by This City!
Ep.72 Great restaurants, friendly people, beautiful sunsets, and a relaxed, European lifestyle — what’s not to love about Belgrade? We spent a month exploring this riverside city with its growing waterfront district and walkable streets.
How expensive is Bucharest? Europe's Little Paris Is Underrated
Ep.70 There’s a lot to love about Romania, including our first stop: Bucharest. We tell you about the best food, sights to see, nightlife, and how much it costs to spend a couple of weeks in this often overlooked European capital.
Amsterdam: So much to love in this bike city!
Ep.68 Neither rain nor chilly weather could damper our jam-packed 3 full days in Amsterdam. It’s expensive, but is it worth it? We share the sights you MUST see if your time here is limited.
Vienna Travel Guide: Everything you need to know before you go!
Ep.66 Vienna packs a punch. It’s not subtle, but it is surprising. We share our best tips so you can get the most out of everything it has to offer, including where to stay, what to eat, and how to navigate to all the beautiful locations of this classical and culture-filled city.
Why visit Genova, Italy | Genoa Travel Guide
Ep.62 Come with us as we explore the seaside beauty of this ancient seaport on the Italian Riviera. Our eyes feasted on its stunning architecture, while we stuffed our stomachs with delicious Italian food. Genova has so much to offer within its twisting streets, decorative porticos, and museums filled with culture and art. And if you want to slow down, we stroll through the relaxing resort village of nearby Nervi. Let us show you why this is a part of Italy that you must visit.
Best travel tips and tricks for communicating outside the US
Ep.61 If you’ve ever struggled in a foreign country to order in a restaurant or give directions to a taxi driver or book a tour, this is the episode for you. We teach you how to use 7 tools that will help you understand other languages — even if you only speak one! There’s something for every traveler in this video.
Kraków Tour: A Hidden Gem in the heart of Poland
Ep.59 We only spent 11 days in this Medieval city, which was too little time. We could have stayed a whole month and not seen everything Kraków has to offer. Follow along as we take you on a bike tour of the city, talk about the museums, and discover the Jewish Ghetto. There’s too much to fit in our short video, but we tried to give you as much as possible.
Polish Food Tour of Kraków: An Unexpected Restaurant City
Ep.57 We were not prepared for how much we were going to enjoy our time in Poland. The people, history, and architecture of Kraków are amazing, but the meals we devoured sealed the deal. It’s a place we would happily go back to in the future. Join us as we share nine of our dining experiences in this beautiful location.
Cagnes-sur-Mer - Our travel guide to this glorious city on the French Riviera
Ep.54 From the incredible hilltop views to the beautiful, azure beaches, this place left us breathless. We take you through everything we experienced during our month-long stay in this seaside village nestled between Antibes and Nice in the South of France.
Don’t visit Scotland! Unless you stay in Broughty Ferry
Ep.52 Before this trip, we’ve always stayed in Edinburgh. But what if you want to also experience Dundee, Glasgow, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh? We think we have a solution for you. Watch this episode and let us know if you agree.
Visiting Varosha, Cyprus - the Abandoned Resort Town of Famagusta
Ep.50 We bring you along on two very different tours in Cyprus. One is a food tour with Halloumi cheese making and the other is to Turkish Cyprus and the mysterious District of Famagusta. What life-changing experiences were these tours for us? Join us on our discovery of both dark and light sides of this country.
Top things to do in Paphos - Cyprus Travel Guide
Ep.49 We spent a month in the harbor area of Paphos and loved it. Beautiful beaches, ancient Roman ruins, fabulous food, watch to see everything experienced in this beautiful island nation of Cyprus. Stick around to the end to see a breakdown of our costs.
Nile River Cruise (Aswan to Luxor) - All you need to know
Ep.47 This is not something that we thought we’d ever say, but… you have to take a Nile Cruise! We’ve never spent time on a cruise ship before this, but the sheer number of tours that we managed to fit into four days was incredible.
Things to Know before you go: Cairo & Giza
Ep.43 We’ve learned so much living as locals in Mohandiseen while exploring all the sights and sounds that Cairo and Giza have to offer. Watch as we explore the Egyptian food, culture, ancient monuments, and make new friends!
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