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.
Duolingo App Review - Our Pros and Cons after 850+ days
Ep.51 We’ve spent the past two and a half years learning Italian with the paid version of Super Duolingo. Watch this video to find out how the app works, what we like and don’t like about it, and whether we’d recommend it. We also give you tips about additional language learning tools.
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.
Our six-month travel update - Mistakes were made!
Ep.48 After traveling full time for half a year, you’d think we’d have it all figured out. Unfortunately, we screwed up twice in Edinburgh Airport. But we also have some important travel updates to share with you!
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.
Our Amazing Luxor Visit - Everything You Need to See and Do
Ep.46 After Cairo and Giza we thought we understood Egypt, but Luxor blew us away. The wonders we saw on the Nile River in Upper Egypt were incredible. Don’t visit Egypt without spending time in Luxor!
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.
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