Is the GoPro good for travel?
Many people wonder what kind of camera to take with them, and ask: is the GoPro good for travel? Here are some of the things we’ve done with it and…
Internet options when traveling
Everywhere claims to have “free WiFi”, but it often doesn’t work Internet has become a way of life for many people. For us, we need to work remotely when abroad,…
Losing weight while traveling
Losing weight while traveling isn’t only possible, it’s easy! That might seem like a ridiculous statement, but there are many good reasons why an American traveling abroad will likely drop…
Airbnb has replaced hotels
After staying in several Airbnb locations across many countries, I can safely say that Airbnb has replaced hotels for us. Everything the hotel does, Airbnb does better That’s a bold…
Stuck in the past: Peru
We went on a “day in the life tour” of a native Peruvian. There were some downsides to the tour which I already detailed, so we’ll concentrate on the good…
Cusco, Peru: Incredibly Touristy
Cusco, Peru is the second stop in our round the world trip. Our stay in Lima was to get our feet wet in a big, foreign city before heading out…
Airbnb pros and cons
Airbnb has a bunch of pros and cons, most of which we figured out quite quickly in our travels. As we get better at picking out places to stay, our…
Lima: I pay $7 for a man to risk his life
Alicia and I consider ourselves “foodies”. We’re always on the prowl for a good meal. Lima didn’t disappoint, with a unique cuisine and dishes to try while taking in some…
Leaving the country for a year!
The day finally came! We got on that plane, and are currently writing from our first stop: Lima, Peru. We will be traveling for an entire year and writing about…
Our First Packing List
What would you take with you when planning a year-long trip? Here is our packing list. We looked at other travelers to get ideas of what to take beforehand, and…
