Assisi, Italy - 14 Must See Attractions
Ep.38 Assisi is the home of St. Francis, beautiful architecture, stunning hills, and first-century BC Roman buildings. This romantic Italian city has so much to offer — especially if you love food! We hope you enjoy watching our tour of its best features.
Lecce travel tips - One week in Puglia, Italy is not enough time!
Ep.37 It was so cold in Lecce when we recorded our last episode that we missed sharing all the wonderful things we experienced there. Watch this short episode to find out more reasons why you’d want to visit this beautiful city in the Puglia region of Italy.
Our first impressions of Lecce, Italy!
Ep.36 We were so surprised by what we discovered in this Italian gem of the Puglia region. The weather also shocked us and forced us to work hard to stay warm much of the time. Watch as we brave hail and heavy winds on our rooftop patio to tell you all about our trip to this lovely city.
How we pack and travel with only carry-on luggage
Ep.35 When we tell people that we’re full-time travelers with no home base, they’re always excited. Then they see our small luggage and backpacks and excitement turns to shock! Watch how we pack for our minimalist lifestyle.
Our month in Greece! We share our thoughts about Athens and Meteora
Ep.34 It’s much easier to understand a country like Greece when we take the time to live there for a whole month. Not only did we explore Athens in depth, but we also took a day trip to Meteora to visit the monasteries in the mountains. We have lots to share and show you in this episode.
Greece in the Off Season - Is it worth it?
Ep.33 We lived in Greece for the month of January and experienced Athens during one of the lowest tourist months of the year. Did we miss out on anything? What did we gain by traveling here when most people weren’t? Join us to learn what we discovered about this ancient city.
How do we live as digital nomads?
Ep.32 We’re often asked about how we live our lives as world travelers. How do we settle in to each new city and what activities fill our days? Join us in Athens, Greece to hear all our answers.
Why are we back in the US so soon?
Ep.31 After a few glorious weeks as digital nomads in Southern Italy, we decided to fly back to California. This wasn’t our original plan when we were leaving San Francisco, but you know how our plans don’t always go as planned.
We were warned about Naples and Palermo - Are they safe?
Ep.30 Friends and tour guides told us to avoid places like Naples and Palermo in Southern Italy because they are gritty and dangerous. After a month in these two cities, we have our own perspective on how safe it is to travel here.
One month in Italy: Our struggles in Naples and Palermo
Ep.29 Leaving San Francisco was incredibly messy. Our first two Airbnbs had power problems, slow internet speeds, lack of space to work, and the world’s smallest showers. But are we happy with our new lives as digital nomads?
Our Top 10 biggest MISTAKES Downsizing for Full-Time Travel
Ep.28 We look back on what we did to prepare for full-time travel and discovered so many things that we could have done better. But if you've never done it before, downsizing can be hard. We share our mistakes and how we could have improved this process. If you're getting ready get rid of stuff, watch this video so you don't make our same mistakes.
Saying goodbye to our stuff and our apartment! Our new digital nomad life
Ep.27 We can’t believe we actually did it, but we did. We’ve sold or donated all our stuff (and put a select few things in storage), gave up our San Francisco apartment, and flew to Italy! We’ve officially started our journey as digital nomads, but our exit from the U.S. didn’t go smoothly. Watch as we tell our story from Napoli.
We’re leaving San Francisco, for good! In just a few days…
Ep.26 After months of mental gymnastics and a long-awaited trip to Portugal to see if we want to move there, we’ve made a decision. In this episode, we reveal our plans and the deadline for our move. Unfortunately, we still have to sell nearly ALL our stuff. It’s pretty chaotic around here! ❤️
Did Portugal win us over?
Ep.25 We made it to Portugal… finally! But what were our first impressions? Join us as we discuss our thoughts about this trip from beautiful locations in Lisbon and Porto. We also chat about how this much needed vacation was overshadowed by the pressure we put on ourselves to decide if Portugal is the right place for us to live.
Reside in Portugal or roam the globe?
Ep.24 Join us as we stroll to Cheese Plus in San Francisco, grab some breakfast, and try to decide if we’re ready to process paperwork and move to Portugal, or roam around the world as digital nomads. And did we pick a date? Judy seems to think so.
Living as Digital Nomads - More Cons than Pros?
Ep.23 If we choose to be digital nomads, there are a lot of positives. But we also have to give up more stuff and make some really hard choices in our lives. In this episode, we sit in San Francisco's Lafayette Park and share our pros and cons list.
Living in Limbo! (But we want to be in Europe)
Ep.22 Join us as we sit on a beach — with the Golden Gate Bridge as our backdrop — and discuss how we’re going to get to Europe. We’ve planned 3 different paths and received plenty of signs that we should pick one now and go faster. But various life events keep holding us back from moving forward.
Are we oversharing?
Ep.21 We try to share both our successes and our failures in our videos. By keeping it real, we hope to make real connections with you, our viewers. But how much sharing does it take to turn it into oversharing? In this episode we try to answer that question.
When do you find time to dream?
Ep.20 Life goes by so fast sometimes and often we don't take the time to slow down and just talk. This episode is about our daily rituals that help us stay connected with each other and find ways to draw closer to family and friends.
Cappuccino Time - A Sneak Peek
Finding Gina Marie is moving to Saturdays at 8 AM Pacific Time. Here's a sneak peek at this Saturday's episode, where Judy and Kevin use a cappuccino break to slow down the day and enjoy time together.
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