Want to make the most of your travels without breaking the bank? Skip the hotels and use Airbnb instead. Renting apartments through Airbnb is our #1 way to save money on lodging AND meals. It’s also the best way to experience local life in the places we visit. We’ve stayed …
What’s the best way to save money on accommodations AND get a taste of local life when visiting Japan? Use Airbnb. In Japan, Airbnb is often significantly cheaper than staying in hotel rooms, especially with multiple guests. Staying in a private home or apartment also gives you a more “local” …
If you travel to Japan and only visit places that are accessible by public transportation, you’re missing out on some of the coolest sites in the country. When traveling to and within major cities, trains are the way to go, but you need a car to access some of the …
House sitting is a great way to save money while traveling, especially if you enjoy taking care of pets. Kim Hinson and her husband, Kenny, are military retirees who have been house and pet sitting for many years. Here’s what the experts have to say about how to become a …
Many people ask how we’ve been traveling for more than 8 years with only a carry-on suitcase and small backpack each. In our experience, it’s quite easy, but there’s no one-size-fits-all packing list. How you use the precious space in your luggage depends entirely on where you plan to travel …
Today we have a guest post from my husband, Michiyo (Mike) Montague. He is an avid golfer and plays every course he can find. I asked him to write about his top 3 courses played during our recent world travels. Enjoy! ***** During my 30 years in the Army, I played …
If you’re looking for ways to save money on travel and experience life as a local in the places you visit, doing a house exchange is a great option. In short, a house exchange, also known as a “home swap” or “apartment swap,” means that you stay in someone else’s home, …
Wondering how to use your phone internationally without charges? The solutions are simple and require only a little bit of advance planning. My husband and I have been traveling and living abroad (including 2.5 years in Fukuoka, Japan) since he retired from the Army in 2015. We have all this …