MOST ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO TRAVEL THE WORLD?
We don't, full-time — we take two long trips a year and write between them. The site is a record of what worked, priced in the currencies we actually used, and what we'd do differently.
HOW DO YOU ADVERTISE AND MARKET YOUR BLOG?
Pinterest for discovery, SEO for depth. Every destination guide is written long-form so it ranks for the queries real travelers type. No paid acquisition.
WHAT RESTAURANTS DO YOU RECOMMEND?
We only recommend places we've eaten at in the last 24 months. When a kitchen changes, we take the recommendation down. Specific names are in each destination guide.
WHAT CAMERA AND SOFTWARE DO YOU USE?
Fuji X100V for 90% of photos, iPhone for the rest. Lightroom Classic for editing — no AI-looking filters. The photography tip post has the full setup.
HOW TO TRAVEL WITH YOUR KIDS?
Shorter days, slower routes, more snacks. Pick places with good public transit so a toddler meltdown doesn't strand you. Book accommodations with kitchens so you're not negotiating restaurants three times a day.
WHAT LOW-BUDGET DESTINATIONS DO YOU RECOMMEND?
Portugal outside Lisbon, Mexico outside Mexico City, Vietnam outside the tourist trail, and the Balkans generally. Budget is more about sequencing than destination.