The Disadvantages of Booking Your Stay on Airbnb

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The Disadvantages of Booking Your Stay on Airbnb

While there are definitely many benefits to booking on Airbnb (which I’ve written about in this article here), you may find that it’s not always the best option for your travels. As a full-time traveler who has lived and worked remotely over the last few years, I’ve had plenty of great experiences with Airbnb but have found that sometimes its more advantageous to seek an alternative. This article describes some of the disadvantages of booking your stay on Airbnb.

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How I Do My Own Gel Manicures While Traveling for Months at a Time

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How I Do My Own Gel Manicures While Traveling for Months at a Time

I’ve always enjoyed painting my nails, and learned how to do my own gels so my manicures would last longer. Apart from having nails that look nice and are always presentable, it’s also practical to have a gel manicure so your nails are protected, especially while traveling and handling luggage. This article describes the products, brands, and method I use to do my own gel manicures while I’m traveling for months at a time, how to remove them myself without damaging my nails, and a few tips that I’ve learned from doing so every week for several years.

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Travel Guide to Dubrovnik, Croatia: What to Do, Where to Eat, and Where to Stay

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Travel Guide to Dubrovnik, Croatia: What to Do, Where to Eat, and Where to Stay

I certainly can’t claim to be an expert on all-things-Dubrovnik, but having spent a considerable amount of time there, I’ve come up with a list of some of my favorite beaches, activities, restaurants, and hotels in the area if you’re visiting for the first time and are in need of some suggestions.

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Why I Chose to Live and Work Remotely from Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Tips to Make the Most of Your Experience

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Why I Chose to Live and Work Remotely from Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Tips to Make the Most of Your Experience

The people, the climate, the cost of living, the views, the sea, the food, and the charm of its historic architecture are all obvious reasons why anyone including myself would love to spend time in Croatia, but this article more specifically addresses why I chose to spend a month in Dubrovnik based on my personal preferences as someone who likes to travel slowly while working remotely.

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The Easiest Way to Visit Machu Picchu Without Spending a Fortune - Intrepid Travel’s Inca Trail Express

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The Easiest Way to Visit Machu Picchu Without Spending a Fortune - Intrepid Travel’s Inca Trail Express

I visited Machu Picchu with Intrepid Travel and the experience was surprisingly easy. Not only did the trip by train require minimal physical effort on my part, what made the whole experience even easier was that all logistics, tickets, ground transportation, and accommodation were coordinated by Intrepid. This article describes all the benefits of booking your visit to Machu Picchu on Intrepid Travel’s Inca Trail Express trip.

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Must-Haves for Every Digital Nomad: Essentials for Working Remotely

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Must-Haves for Every Digital Nomad: Essentials for Working Remotely

While a digital nomad can benefit from a great sense of flexibility, they also have the personal responsibility of maintaining a productive working environment, regardless of where they are in the world. This list of products, programs, and services are some of the most important things that keep my digital nomad experience running smoothly.

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The Priceless View at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten: CheapCaribbean's 2022 Noble Beach Prize Winner

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The Priceless View at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten: CheapCaribbean's 2022 Noble Beach Prize Winner

CheapCaribbean.com’s Noble Beach Prize is a special designation to showcase the best of resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America, and I had the opportunity to discover one of this year’s winners: Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten. This article describes the convenience of having my trip planned by CheapCarribean.com, the ease of my transfers coordinated by Amstar and provided by Exquisite, and details about my stay at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, including how to find the best views and plan your activities.

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My Experience Using the MindDoc App to Track My Mental Wellbeing

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My Experience Using the MindDoc App to Track My Mental Wellbeing

MindDoc is a mental health app that allows users to track their moods and emotions, recognize and identify patterns, and learn strategies for coping and self-managing symptoms and behaviors. This article describes my personal experience using MindDoc and includes a short explanation of how it works, details of specific features that I enjoy, how those features have helped me personally, who I think could benefit from using MindDoc, and how to get started.

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Intrepid Travel's Women's Expeditions Are Back!

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Intrepid Travel's Women's Expeditions Are Back!

Intrepid Travel has announced they are resuming their Women’s Expeditions- a special category of group tours that have been re-imagined and re-designed to take female travelers into the diverse lives and experiences of women in select destinations around the world. Read more about the unique experiences currently offered in Jordan, Morocco, Iran, India, and Peru Women’s Expedition itineraries.

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Chateau St. Victor La Coste: Endless Charm in the South of France

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Chateau St. Victor La Coste: Endless Charm in the South of France

Without stepping foot there yourself, it’s impossible to truly understand the magic of Chateau St. Victor La Coste. Until then, this article includes photos and offers information on the layout of the property, descriptions of the accommodations, recommendations on how to enjoy your stay, and details on how to book your reservation and arrive to the property.

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