When we first entertained the thought to sell off all of our stuff and travel, we had many questions and concerns we needed answers and assurances for before we could commit to the idea. We read a lot of books, magazine articles and blog posts searching for answers to our long list of questions. Most of the questions we had centered around expat life itself; would it be as …
Recoleta: The Barrio That Inspired Our Adventure
What makes a great neighborhood? Some things are specific to personal taste and then there is the commonalities among the greats; It should be walk able, close to shopping, cafes, a good mix of things you need and want. It would have good access to transit, green spaces, parks and a warm community atmosphere. My favorite neighborhood, the barrio that holds my deepest …
Calgary: Where to Eat Steak in Cow Town
One of the best parts of travel for us is trying new types of food. We have thoroughly enjoyed the food in every city we've visited. We relied mostly on the opinions of locals and fellow travelers we met in each city when choosing where to eat. Having been so lucky benefiting from their experiences we have rarely been disappointed in a meal. Locals know the best places to eat …
3 Tips for an Affordable Vacation in South Lake Tahoe, California
Do you need a vacation? Have a tight budget and think you can’t make it work? You can plan a California trip without breaking the bank. South Lake Tahoe, CA is a popular vacation destination, and for good reason. It has the largest alpine lake in America, excellent skiing, golf courses, and an intricate network of hiking and biking trails for every skill level. Here are three …
4 Language Learning Tools We Love
Traveling for 6 months in South and Central America you would think our Spanish would have improved immensely. The sad truth is our Spanish was better when we first started in April. We have got progressively worse as we've traveled but since arriving in Panama 2 months ago we have tried harder to learn and retain what we've learned despite our remote house sit assignment. We …