Taiwan Night Market Street Food Tour: Our Top 3 in Taipei
Ep.98 One of our favorite things to do in Taipei was to explore the night markets. We rank three of them and bring you along with us as we taste an assortment of flavors, including a few Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand winning stalls. Are you team Shilin, Ningxia, or Raohe?
Our First Time in Taiwan: Ultimate Taipei Travel Guide
Ep.97 We take you through all the places you’ll want to see in Taipei and give you tips to make your visit the best it can be. Visit Taipei 101 and see the city from over 90 stories up, taste savory beef noodle soups, delicious dumplings, and even Japanese inspired meals. We’ll also tell you where we stayed and how much it costs to tour Taipei.
Our 5 Biggest Travel Mistakes… and how to avoid them
Ep.96 Mistakes can happen to anyone, regardless of how seasoned of a traveler you are. One mistake is silly, one could have had seriously unpleasant consequences, and all are preventable. While it might be less embarrassing to keep these private, we’d prefer to have you learn from us and save yourself the hassle of making these same errors.
Would you know what to do during a Natural Disaster on a trip? | Taiwan Earthquake
Ep.95 We were in Taipei during the biggest Taiwan earthquake in over 25 years. It made us think, “Are we prepared for a natural disaster as full-time travelers?”
Top 8 Amazing Things To Do in Hoi An 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Ep.94 We’ve talked about improving travel by getting to know the locals, well this episode is proof that it works. We visit a fishing village, taste rice wine, make mats and noodles, take a cooking class, and dive into the history of the Cham people at My Son Sanctuary.
Hoi An: The Cultural Capital of Vietnam | ULTIMATE Travel Guide (2024)
Ep.93 At the suggestion of our viewers, we traveled back to Vietnam to explore Hoi An. It’s one of the most beautiful places we’ve visited, but there is more to it than what meets the eye.
Our Travel Epiphany: How Connecting with Locals Beats Tourist Traps
Ep.92 We discuss how we’ve adjusted our travel after 16 months because of an experience in Chiang Mai. This episode digs deep into how we feel about full-time travel.
Chiang Mai Thailand Has Everything
Ep.91 We spent five weeks in Chiang Mai and were amazed by how it met our every need and want. It’s walkable, has delicious, inexpensive food, night markets, and so much more. Watch our deep dive that also includes what we paid.
Chiang Mai Charmed Us Into Staying Longer | Thailand Travel Guide
Ep.90 We enjoyed Cambodia, so how does Thailand compare? Watch as we point out how the people of Chiang Mai captured our hearts. It was so good, we extended our stay to longer than a month!
Elephant Nature Park Chiang Mai: We had an amazing experience!
Ep.89 Most elephant parks are not kind to the animals. We found an ethical sanctuary that put the happiness of the elephants above that of the tourists. And it was a wonderful experience that we’ll never forget.
Thailand: Top 22 things to know before you go to Chiang Mai
Ep.88 We learned so much from our 30+ days in Thailand and thought a quick tips video would help make your trip more enjoyable. We talk about e-visas, where to stay in Chiang Mai, what foods to try, how to get around, and so much more!
Angkor Wat: Don’t go until you watch this video! | Cambodia Tour Guide
Ep.87 The Angkor Archeological Park is massive! So before you go, you need a plan. We take you through the top 10 temples and give you the tips and advice that will help you make the most of your time in the world’s largest temple complex.
Siem Reap, Cambodia: Why It’s the Most Popular City in Cambodia
Ep.86 Have you ever visited a place and thought, “I could live here!” We take you around this tourist-friendly city and show you why we we’re so impressed. By the end of this episode, you too might be wondering if Cambodia is a country worthy of an extended stay.
Medical Tourism in Thailand 2024 | Our Hospital Visit with Costs
Ep.85 Ever wondered how hard it is to get medical care while traveling or worried about how much it might cost? We visit Chiang Mai Ram Hospital, which is known for its outstanding medical care in Thailand. We did a full battery of screenings and addressed some health issues.
The Truth about Our Lives as Full-Time Travelers
Ep.84 If you’ve ever come back from a vacation and wished you could stay longer or wondered what it would be like to quit your job and travel the world, this episode is for you. We sold/donated everything we owned in 2022 to travel as digital nomads. There are good things… and not so good things about this “road less traveled.” We give you the real scoop about all of it.
First time in Vietnam: Things to know before you go!
Ep.83 We had very different experiences between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, but there are many tips that apply to both. Join us as we explore the history, food, culture, chocolate, and coffee of Vietnam. This is everything you need to know as a first-time visitor to this country.
Do not make these mistakes in Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam Travel Guide
Ep.82 We knew very little about Vietnam before we spent a month there and we made a couple of big mistakes. Before visiting, watch this video to make the best choice about where to stay and visit in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
How We Pack as Full-Time Travelers | Packing Tips & Tricks
Ep.81 We’ve learned A LOT in the last year of traveling full-time around the world. We share what we carry now, what we stopped carrying, and tips to make packing easier. We have no home base, so what we show you is everything we own. Our gear serves us in all but extreme cold weather, which we try to avoid whenever possible!
Hiroshima: The most inspirational city in the world!
Ep.80 Japan is full of beauty, but when that beauty comes from a desire to make our world a better place, it becomes inspirational. We explore the history of Hiroshima, its delicious okonomiyaki Japanese pancakes, Peace Memorial Park, and we fold our own origami cranes to donate to The Crane Project. We also take a ferry to hang with the wild deer of Miyajima Island.
Japanese Luxury Hotel with PRIVATE Hot Spring ONSEN | Ryokan Experience
Ep.79 We trade cramped, budget Japanese hotels for a night of opulence and indulgence at a ryokan outside Kyoto overlooking Lake Biwa. We give you a tour of our spacious accommodations at Biwako Ryokusuitei and share our 12-course traditional Kaiseki dinner feast and Japanese breakfast. Enjoy our outdoor hot spring onsen while we watch the sunrise.
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