Micki and I have learned a thing or two about keeping our mobile payments safe in the past 20 years of travel together. Back in our first 10 years of travel, our security for mobile payments was as simple as hiding our credit card PIN from prying eyes when we paid at a local shop…
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Introducing the BLUETTI AC200L: one of the most powerful portable power stations you’ll find. ProsCons2-kWH capacity. 2,400W AC output. Portable. Expandable modular design. Can be fully charged in 1.5 hours. Works as a UPS. Heavy. Pricey. No wireless charger. Portable power stations are increasingly popular for their versatility and convenience. They are essential for off-grid…
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Want to become a home barista? These are the tools, tips, and the espresso bar setup to get you started. I was always a tea-over-coffee person. But after getting off my antidepressants this year, which some call poor man’s cocaine, I needed something stronger to get me out of bed. That’s when I started my…
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Can’t get to Japan? Get tasty treats in an authentic Japanese snack box sent to you. I’ve been having a lot of fun trying Japanese snack subscription boxes in the past few months. Actually, our whole family has had a blast with this, as we’ve tried boxes from a bunch of different companies including TokyoTreat,…
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We’ve all been there – your flight touches down in a new country, and the first thing you do is hunt frantically for a good Wi-Fi signal. In the 15 years since we started this blog, we’ve used free Wi-Fi in airports, restaurants, hotels, pubs, public libraries, and even national parks. How to Safely Use…
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Like most of you, we love to travel. Whether we’re heading out on an adventure, working abroad or just heading someplace for a relaxing vacation, we also need to stay connected with those back home. Thankfully, from emailing to social media to online banking and even working remotely as we travel, connecting to the online…
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Imagine heading out into the serene wilderness, your car packed with the essentials, knowing that your power needs are going to be fully covered by the sun. Or, picture a sudden power outage at home and, rather than panicking about what to do next, you calmly deploy your solar panel setup, ensuring lights and critical…
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Looking for the best travel water bottle? These are our favorites that we tested on the road. We travel as minimally as possible, but one item we won’t leave home without is a travel water bottle. They help us stay hydrated on our adventures and decrease our consumption of single-use plastics. Like our travel backpacks…
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Looking for a quick getaway? These are the best day trips from Seattle Washington. Seattle has so many day trip opportunities for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The city is the perfect home base to explore the surrounding area, whether you’re visiting for a cruise or just for fun. You can spend a weekend in…
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Looking for the best carry-on luggage? We’ve been full-time travel bloggers for almost ten years and have tested many suitcases over the years. These are our favorites. We love traveling light and have our minimalist packing down to an art. On longer trips, we each bring a carry-on and a backpack. On shorter trips, we…
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