In our sightseeing adventures around New York City, New York and Jersey City, New Jersey we discovered so much great street art and murals! We highly recommend walking around as much as you can to discover pieces of art on your own, but we’ve also shared some of our favorites here. We’ve included the artist (when known) and a map of where you can find the murals on your own.
Do you want to be a digital nomad? Are you trying to figure out how to get a job that will allow you to travel full time, or to work from anywhere in the world? Not sure where to start?
As a couple with two very different careers in different fields who have been just as successful on the road as at home in a traditional 9-5 job, we’d like to share our experiences, tips, and resources in hopes that they’ll help others create a life they love.
As a couple pursuing FI/RE (financial independence, retire early) while traveling full time, we’re very aware of our budget and what we spend year over year. We’ve been intentionally and slowly increasing our spending each year (just three years ago we were spending only $7,000 a year!), but this year came in at an 80% increase over last year because we had a baby! Read on to see how we continued to save money, where we increased our spending, and how we’re continuing to travel full time as digital nomads with an infant.
How to make a cheap alternative to store bought packing cubes by making your own DIY Travel Packing Cubes (and reinforcing them if needed), no sewing required! Plus, see our review and what’s worked best after nearly six years of long-term travel as digital nomads across four continents, 26 countries and 100+ cities!
It’s easy to break the budget in New York City rather quickly, but here are some suggestions of great (but not necessarily all must see) things you may enjoy on your next vacation and sightseeing adventures. We’ve included free, cheap, affordable and inexpensive things, some you may have heard and others are pretty unique!
In the fourth edition of our Be And Outlier interview series, we’re excited to talk with Cindy and Tom from Blue bag Nomads! As nomadic full time house sitters we share a bit in common, but it’s always fun to see and learn from people who have a different approach. And trust us, after 77+ house sits completed and 29 countries visited, they have plenty of great stories and experiences to share!
Another year down as digital nomad house sitters pursuing FI/RE (financial independence, retire early) and we’re happy to share our 2021 budget and expenses. We spent $10,002 for the entire year ($5,001 apiece) all-in! Now, if you follow us, you know that number blows our usual $7,000 budget out of the water, so read on to see where we spent more money and why.
Renting a car and travel in general doesn’t have to be super expensive! We tend to opt for public transportation, but there are times where renting a car simply makes the most sense. It might be for an epic road trip or that we’re in a location where public transportation options are limited or non-existent. Because of COVID-19 and supply issues, renting a car is more expensive than ever. However, there’s no reason to let a car rental break the bank. Read on for tips, tricks, and hacks to save money on your next car rental.
House sitting is an amazing way to travel on a budget! We’ve house sat full time for over four years and have had amazing adventures all around the world. At this point, with so much house sitting experience and over 70 five-star reviews we could likely make a bit of money by charging for our services, but we choose not to. Read on to understand not only why we don’t charge but also how we started house sitting and why we love it. Plus, find a wealth of links to resources with tips and tricks to help you be successful house sitting.
In the third edition of our Be And Outlier interview series, we’re excited to talk with Dan who fired his boss and has been traveling the world for over thirteen years! Along the way he’s met his partner Qiang Hui, started a vlog, created a successful online business, and teaches others how they can also retire cheaply abroad.
As digital nomads and full time house sitters and travelers, we’ve found that not every mask works for every situation. Sometimes we want something that’s quick and easy to put on, other times we want the highest level of protection, and then sometimes we want something that looks professional. We’ve done the DIY masks, used disposable and washable, tried out N95 masks, and worn various styles, all under different conditions from walking, traveling, running errands, and more. See our top picks and what we love (and what we don’t) about each!
At the end of 2020, we wrote about the possibility of doing a Hyatt mattress run. The allure of earning Hyatt Globalist status for two years (through February 2023) and earning points in a hotel program we hadn’t participated in yet had us contemplating all of the possibilities! With a stacking of a few promotions, like a 50% reduction in elite qualifying nights required, the doubling of elite night credits for each stay, and the improved World of Hyatt Chase credit card offer, we could easily earn our way to Hyatt Globalist faster than ever before.
Ultimately, the path to Hyatt’s top elite status for two years and a healthy amount of Hyatt reward points was simply too enticing for us to pass up!
It was unbelievable that we lived on $7,000 ($3,500 each) for a whole year in 2019. So, it’s incredible that we did it again in 2020! See how in 2020 we managed to keep our spending low despite the upheaval COVID-19 brought the world.
The world of travel came to a stop in early 2020 and the industry as a whole is pushing to keep their customers loyal, both through COVID-19 safety precautions and lucrative promotions. Hyatt’s current stackable promotions and 50% reduction in nights needed to earn elite status (until 2023!) have made a mattress run for points and top tier Globalist status extremely tempting!
San Francisco is known for many things, one of them being the culture of street art and murals that will surprise and delight you. As tourists exploring the city, you’re bound to stumble across many great pieces of art, but we also encourage anyone visiting San Francisco, California to put a few places known for street art on their must see attraction list!
We’ve both lived in and been tourists in San Francisco, California. So, we’re bringing you a local’s perspective on how to make the most of your trip when visiting this iconic city. Read on to see not only some of the most well known must see attractions, but also several off the beaten path and unique things that San Francisco has to offer!
There are so many different view points in San Francisco to get a peak at the Golden Gate Bridge. Whether you want to see it from below, from afar, experience it up close, or all of the above, you’ve come to the right place! As tourists, residents, and now house sitters, we’ve thoroughly explored San Francisco, California and found the best places to see, photograph, and experience the world famous Golden Gate Bridge.
In normal times we live a pretty unique life as digital nomads and full time house sitters. However, now that life as most of the world knows it has changed because of COVID-19, our lifestyle is being put to the test. Read on to see how we’re coping, are in some ways busier than ever, still finding house sits, and more!
In the second edition of our Be And Outlier interview series, we’re excited to talk with Bryce, who’s where we hope to be soon: FI/RE’d! Hearing his story and how he, as a retired engineer in management looks at the details in the process, is frugal, aspires to travel, and had supportive good role models along the way is inspiring. Read on to see him pull back the covers and share insightful advice as well as his bumps and bruises along the way.
One of our favorite parts about Portland, Oregon is the unique things we get to see when walking throughout the city. From street art to foot paths and bridges, the city stays true to its reputation and slogan ‘keep Portland weird’. Come along with us and see some of our favorite off the beaten path must see attractions!
