Don't miss Aswan’s Nubian Village Experience!
Ep.45 We needed to stay overnight in Aswan, Egypt prior to our Nile River cruise so Judy booked a room at the Nubian Palace. After a chaotic taxi ride from the train station, we were rewarded with an eye-opening experience that we’ll never forget.
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor, Egypt!
Ep.44 We were blown away (pun intended) by our ride in a hot air balloon over Egyptian ruins in Luxor. Add a beautiful sunrise to that experience and we have a memory that will float in our brains forever.
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!
15 Do’s and Don’ts for Cairo & Giza
Ep.42 Egypt is an amazing country and should be a place you plan to visit, but we have some tips that will make it even better. Learn from our mistakes and then travel with confidence in this ancient land of wonders.
Why we got vaccinated in Rome before visiting Cairo and Luxor
Ep.41 There’s nothing worse than getting sick while traveling — or worse, suffering a long-term illness. Watch our process for getting properly vaccinated for our month in Egypt while living in Greece and Italy.
Rome - We visit the top attractions all in one day!
Ep.40 Rome wasn’t built in a day — and you should really spend more than a day there — but we only had 12 hours to see our favorite attractions: the Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and so much more. Watch this episode and you can get a peek at it all in under 10 minutes!
Spello - How to spend a perfect day in Italy
Ep.39 Spello is one of those places that treats your eyes to so much beauty and fills your heart with so much peace, you may never want to leave. Join us on the special day we spent in this romantic city.
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! ❤️
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