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!
Don't Skip KYOTO! | Japan Travel Guide
Ep.76 We loved Kyoto and this video shows why. Come with us to the Bamboo Forest, explore the many levels of Kyoto Station, watch our tips on hotels, and enjoy all the food experiences we had in this fabulous city.
Where to stay in TOKYO - Don't make THIS mistake!
Ep.75 If you pick the wrong place to stay in Tokyo, you’ll waste time on trains and may be very disappointed with your first experience. We take you through the dramatically different locations in Japan’s capital so you can make an informed decision before booking your visit. BONUS: We recommend the best sites for autumn leaves and cherry blossoms!
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.
Exploring Romania's Transylvanian Alps (Peles Castle, Sibiu, Bran, Brasov)
Ep.71 Come with us as we tour some of the most beautiful locations in Romania, including the twists and turns of the Transfagarasan Highway and the elaborately appointed Peles Castle. We also stay overnight in Sighisoara and explore its history. And did we mention the bears?
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.
22 Tips to Avoid Travel Day Stress | Full-Time Travel Guide
Ep.69 Love to travel but hate travel days? Does the thought of packing up and getting to your destination raise your anxiety levels? We’ve compiled 22 of our TOP TIPS gleaned from our personal trial and error to help you find your travel zen.
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.
Health vs Wealth: We retired early, should you?
Ep.67 Money isn’t the only factor to consider when deciding when to retire. It’s the easiest to focus on, but we think you should consider what activities you want to do in retirement and how health issues could ruin those plans. We share a frank discussion about why we retired early and how our lives have changed as full-time travelers.
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.
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.
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