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It's not all picture-perfect Instagram-curated bliss The new dream of our generation's "Roaming 20s" seems to be leaving the soul-sucking 9-5 to travel and live a life as a nomad. It was certainly the dream that called our names. We have had this desire to travel internationally together ever since we've been married, one that encouraged us to save enough over the past four years to leave our "mundane" life behind for a more exciting one abroad. A little backstory: Before we

Everything you need to know for an unforgettable Australian Adventure! ✨

Because " visit the police station " shouldn’t be part of your European itinerary 🚨 We always hear about the risk of pickpocketing in touristy areas across Europe: Rome, Paris, London. But what we don’t talk about enough is just how good these thieves are. They’re professionals. This isn’t someone clumsily bumping into you on the metro; pickpocketing in Europe is often done by highly skilled, organized groups who can steal your valuables without you noticing. We learned tha

This is How We Afforded 18 Months Abroad.. (Without Being Rich) 🤑 A little over a year and a half ago, we sold most of our belongings, packed up our backpacks, and boarded a one way ticket to New Zealand. We did not have a perfectly mapped out plan. What we did have was a shared dream to see more of the world together and the willingness to figure things out as we went. Fast forward 18 months and we have now explored more than 21 countries together. We have lived out of back

A dream is a wish come true 🎶 and if your dream looks like strolling down a cobblestone street lined with Christmas market stalls, fairy lights twinkling above, and the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts filling the air, then this one’s for you. Kölner Dom Market in Cologne, Germany There is nothing quite like Christmas in Europe. As an American who had “Visit the Christmas Markets in Germany” on my Apocalist (right next to “See the Northern Lights” and “Learn how t

Discover how to become a traveling petsitter with TrustedHousesitters. Save on accommodation, care for pets, and explore the world affordably.

After intense testing over the past year and a half backpacking through 18 countries, these are the products we always make sure to pack!

Discover the ultimate guide to Campervanning New Zealand in 2026. Perfect for beginners, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need

Welcome to the very first blog post in our TGA Tails series, where Rhett and I spotlight the incredible animal rescues we encounter as...

Tales of those with tails... or without (shoutout to my Manx cat who has a lil nub instead) 😹 One thing about my husband Rhett and I is...

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