Hi Reader, We are wrapping up our 1-month stay in Barcelona. It has been amazing! Especially because we got surprised with 2 events we didn't know would happen: 1) We were lucky to see a 100% solar eclipse! 😎 Apparently people all over Europe flew to Spain to see it - and we just happened to be there!! It was so cool to watch the moon cover the sun, leaving only a glowing orange ring around it. If you ever get the chance - go see one! (There is another one next year in the South of Spain or...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I don't know about you, but my family - especially my 90-year-old granny - is always concerned about our travels. Even after 6 years on the road! It doesn't really matter where we go, we always get asked about safety and whether we are being careful. And I get it, if you watch the news (we don't!) the world is made out as a scary place. But in reality, it's much safer and kinder out there than most people think. Not to say, you don't need to be careful. When riding scooters in...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We just landed in Barcelona, one of our favorite cities in the whole of Europe! I looove getting lost in the maze of streets, cycling along the beach and watching the laundry flapping in the wind that covers every balcony here. I always feel this weird sense of belonging here. Maybe because most people guess I am from Spain when they meet me for the first time, or because I am addicted to the sun. Or because we spent 2.5 years in Mexico and I just looove Spanish culture and life....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, After weeks of writing & editing, it's finally liveee 🎉 Our unforgettable 2-week South Island New Zealand itinerary. We have been visiting New Zealand for years now, but mostly spent our time in Auckland with Allan's family. It was so much fun exploring Allan's home country like a tourist, but also kinda like a local. We would sometimes run into hordes of tourists, but often - especially on campsites or hikes - be totally by ourselves. It was also the first time that we rented a...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I'll be honest: travel health insurance is a boring topic. It feels daunting and bureaucratic. It even held me back 6 years ago, when I quit my job in Amsterdam to travel. I was used to being insured by the country I was living in or only knew providers that cover short trips, like a 2-week vacation. But a health insurance that covers open travel without an end date? When I would not even know all the countries I will be going to? That was unheard of - at least for me. So I put it...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Over the last 6 weeks, we made our way from the Southern to the Northern hemisphere, because we hate winter. Following the sun is one of the best perks when it comes to full-time travel. I think the last winter we had was 4 years ago! While it's peak winter in New Zealand, we are enjoying peak summer in my home country, Austria. And it's stinking hot! It's 37°C forecast for next week, so if you are heading to Europe soon, make sure you are ready for some heat 🔥 Talking about...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, When was the last time you were offline? Like really, really offline. No internet access, no checking emails, no opening any social media apps or reading any news. That's what we just experienced, and oh my, it was such a treat! After spending a few weeks with Allan's family in Auckland and a busy work schedule, we flew to New Zealand's South Island and rented a camper van. We drove around for 2 weeks and parked at epic campsites, all off-grid! wohooo! Since there was often no...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Getting free accommodation is not the only tool in our slow travel toolbox. Over the last 6 years, we have tried many platforms to make our lives as full-time travelers and digital nomads easier. Most importantly - help us save money 😜 And we want you to know about them and save money too! 🐶 Trusted Housesitters You know we are big fans of house sits. They allow us to stay in epic locations worldwide rent-free by looking after cute pets while the homeowners are away. The best way...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I tend to be an all-or-nothing type of person. I am either fully in or fully out (working on this! 🙃) But travel doesn’t have to be this way. Slow travel doesn’t mean you have to be a full-time traveler. It’s also not defined by a length of time. It’s about your mindset and how you approach a trip. It’s about being present in the moment and fully immersing yourself. It’s about allowing time and space in your itinerary to talk to a local, linger longer at a street food cart, or...
5 months ago • 2 min read