Planning your next overseas adventure? If you’re like us and want to avoid hidden bank fees and get the best exchange rates, the Wise debit card (formerly TransferWise) is a must-have in your wallet. We’ve been using Wise since it launched in NZ back in 2019, and it’s now our go-to card for spending overseas … Read more
With so many travel and accommodation booking companies vying for attention and market share, it’s important to know whether a company is legit and safe to use. That’s why we’re here to answer the question: Is Agoda legit and safe to use? In general, yes, Agoda is a legit website and service that offers real … Read more
If you love to have a home base while you travel, you’ve probably heard of Airbnb. In this post, I want to show you how to save money on Airbnb so you can have more money for food and experiences. Now, I love to travel. The sights, smells, food, and interesting people. All of it. … Read more
If you’re ever arranging your own accommodation, then it’s pretty likely that you’re going to come across Booking.com at some point. Vast numbers of people from across the planet make hotel bookings via the platform on a daily basis. In fact when you search for a hotel – or even self-catering accommodation – Booking.com listings … Read more
You may have heard about a new kind of traveler called a “digital nomad.” It sounds like some kind of futuristic, sci-fi term, but it’s actually a very real and rapidly growing phenomenon. So what is a digital nomad? A digital nomad is someone who works remotely and uses technology to stay connected with their … Read more
Are you looking for a place to become a digital nomad? If so, you’re in luck! There are many countries around the world that offer visas specifically for digital nomads. Digital normal visas allow people to stay in a specific country for longer than a tourist visa. This means that you can work remotely or … Read more
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a way to have more money without working more hours, reducing your spending, or taking on more debt? As it turns out, there is a way to do just that: geoarbitrage. But what is geoarbitrage? While this term may sound quite technical, the basic premise is actually quite … Read more
There’s something special about Hawaii. Ever since I first visited the Hawaiian Islands in 2011, they’ve been on my must-return list. As we start to plan future travel, Hawaii is coming out on top. That said, it isn’t known as a budget destination. BUT, if you’re savvy, it’s possible to do Hawaii on a budget … Read more
Are you looking for the best travel hacks to save money? Do you pour over travel blogs wondering how on earth long-term travellers afford to travel? Are they trust fund babies? Pretty much never. Did they win the lottery? Nope. Then, how? It’s very simple. To travel full-time or long-term, one must step out of … Read more
Ever dreamed of packing up the family and living overseas for a few months instead of just taking a holiday? Back in 2015, we did exactly that — moving to Spain’s Costa del Sol for six months with our toddler. Instead of rushing around like tourists, we rented a little apartment, sent our son to … Read more