Glacier Express Train thru Alps | Why Go 186 miles in 8 hours?
Ep.65 Everybody loves trains, but would you spend THIS much on a train? Our slow ride through Switzerland’s magnificent mountains was on Kevin’s bucket list, but would we do it again? Travel with us from Zermatt to St. Moritz, the entire length of the Glacier Express. We break down all the costs and tell you everything you need to know to recreate this experience for yourself.
Surgery while traveling overseas | Our Experience in a Serbian Hospital
Ep.64 One of the biggest worries when traveling abroad is what to do when you need medical care. We take you through our entire process of getting a necessary surgery while in Belgrade, Serbia. We share video from inside the hospital to give you as much information as possible.
Why you must go to Turin, Italy | Torino Travel Guide
Ep.63 Did you know about the incredible inventions created here? Neither did we! Come along with us as we detour to Torino and provide a feast for our eyes, hearts, and stomachs. There is so much to see here and we barely scratched the surface. Watch as we share our reasons to add this regal city to your Italian itinerary.
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.
French Riviera Travel Guide to Antibes, Nice, and Cagnes-sur-Mer
Ep.60 There’s more to the South of France besides the beaches. We show off the beauty and bustle of Nice and Antibes and bring you along on our tours of the Musée Picasso, Musée Renoir, and Grimaldi Castle. And we share a secret of how to get a 360-degree view of stunning Cagnes-sur-Mer. Best of all, these places are a quick train ride apart.
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.
AUSCHWITZ and BIRKENAU: Our tour and tribute to the 1.1 million people who died here
Ep.58 Auschwitz is not a tourist attraction, but it is an important place to visit. Some of what we saw on our tour will be etched into our hearts and minds forever. The horrors that occurred in this camp are more real to us now. Although this may be a hard video to watch, we tried to be respectful of all those who lost their lives here.
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.
Airbnb vs Hotels: The TRUTH from Full-Time Travelers
Ep.56 We compare Airbnbs to hotels and give you tips on why and when we use each of them. This comprehensive guide breaks down locations, accommodations, check-in/out processes, fees, problems, and our experiences. With all the negativity surrounding Airbnbs, should you give up on them? We give you our honest opinions and our detailed review.
Why we can’t get enough of the Majestic City of Edinburgh | Our Travel Guide
Ep.55 We can’t get enough of this medieval Scottish city. There’s so much history and grandeur in Edinburgh. Beginning with the Royal Mile, tuck in with us as we share our tours, favorite foods, and stories behind the sights we visit. Don’t miss Kevin’s haggis mistake!
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.
Slow Travel or No Travel! Why we have to stay longer
Ep.53 Being able to choose where we live in the world is a privilege. But that doesn’t mean that it’s always easy to for us to find a balance between exploring more countries and avoiding burnout.
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!
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