Finding Gina Marie - Travel the World (Judy and Kevin Hoctor)
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| 24 Apr 2022 | Finding Gina Marie - Starting a new chapter of our lives | 00:13:12 | |
Ep.1 Welcome to our video podcast, Finding Gina Marie. In this first episode, you’ll find out how our journey started and a little bit about where we are going. This episode will introduce you to us, Judy and Kevin Hoctor, and explain what this podcast is all about. You can watch us on YouTube or listen to our podcast. Visit findingGinaMarie.com to find all our links and contact information. | |||
| 24 Apr 2022 | Goodbye, Buffalo! Starting our new life in Houston | 00:27:53 | |
Ep.2 From Buffalo, New York to Houston, Texas to San Francisco, California. This wasn’t exactly the plan. Watch this episode on YouTube or listen to our podcast to find out more. Visit findingGinaMarie.com to find all our links and contact information. | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | She left us too soon - One door closes and another opens | 00:27:51 | |
Ep.3 Leaving family is hard and losing them even harder. But sometimes sad events can lead to discovering more about ourselves. It can also lead to clues, like finding adoption paperwork. Visit findingGinaMarie.com to find all our links and contact information. | |||
| 04 May 2022 | Discovering our love for cities in Europe | 00:30:46 | |
Ep.4 After living in Houston for over 25 years, we make our first trip to London — little did we know how much this would change our lives. The timing of these trips to Europe led us to our next stage of finding Gina Marie. | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Downsizing our lives - Houston to San Francisco | 00:30:13 | |
Ep.5 We decided to flip our lives around 180 degrees and move from our multi-car, 6 people in a house lifestyle in Houston to a new biking/walking, apartment-dwelling, empty nester lifestyle in San Francisco. Not only did we have to change every routine in our lives, but we accidentally set ourselves up to be much closer to Finding Gina Marie. | |||
| 18 May 2022 | A Surprise in Italy - 23andMe Results | 00:27:00 | |
Ep.6 While traveling in Italy at the end of 2019, Judy got an email with some amazing 23andMe DNA test results. In this episode, we talk about what led up to this moment and share pictures of our trips to Rome, Florence, Milan, and Venice. Finding Gina Marie was suddenly closer than we ever expected. | |||
| 25 May 2022 | First contact with my birth family using 23andMe | 00:29:07 | |
Ep.7 Only a month after returning from Italy, DNA results led to first contact with a cousin. Soon after that, the floodgates poured open and more family was connected. The best was yet to come when Judy listened to her voicemail. Episode 7 is packed full of special moments… including finding Gina Marie. | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | Meeting my birth mom for the first time! A Family Reunion | 00:29:26 | |
Ep.8 A hug from a mother after 55 years is an emotionally charged moment. Meeting a dozen family members for the first time amplifies the love. This reunion episode might even have you reaching for a tissue. | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | A setback and a move forward - the COVID lockdown | 00:25:15 | |
Ep.9 Immediately after Judy’s family reunion, COVID shut everything down. While Judy stayed connected to family via video chats, Kevin struggled with depression during the summer of 2020. A move to a new apartment in the fall gave us renewed energy and rekindled the idea that Judy should seriously explore Dual Italian Citizenship. | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Italian Dual Citizenship - How hard could it be? | 00:28:27 | |
Ep.10 In 2021, Judy and Kevin travelled to Buffalo to finally meet her sisters and celebrate a 90th birthday party for Kevin's aunt and uncle. We also bought e-bikes and rode them to Napa for my birthday trip. Judy also breaks down our first attempts with Italian Dual Citizenship. | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Using the 1948 Case for Italian Citizenship | 00:28:47 | |
Ep.11 After Judy hit several dead ends with her quest to be an Italian citizen, a glimmer of light appeared at the end of the tunnel. A friend’s wedding in Guildford is an excuse to fly to the UK and more birth family meet-ups happen in California. Judy also breaks down the 1948 and 1983 Italian rulings for citizenship. | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | Picking our Top 5 places to live in Italy | 00:27:18 | |
Ep.12 On New Years Day 2022, we planned a 6 city trip to Italy to find our next home. We explain our top 9 criteria that a city has to meet to inspire us to move there. There’s also a senior moment shaving incident and a lot of laughs. | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Where to live in Italy? Exploring 6 Cities in 12 Days | 00:28:46 | |
Ep.13 Follow us on our journey to find a new home in Italy. From Lucca to Florence, then to Parma, and on to Verona and Venice, before we finish our tour in Bologna. We share beautiful views, foods, and experiences. At the end, we reveal our favorite city. This is an episode you’ll want to watch on YouTube. | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | The Schengen 90/180 Days Rule explained in 60 seconds | 00:19:12 | |
Ep.14 After picking an Italian city in episode 13 that we would love to call home, we hit a roadblock. This led to brainstorming a solution and gaining a better understanding of the Schengen 90/180 days rule. This is a good episode to watch on YouTube. | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Can we live in Portugal as Digital Nomads? | 00:17:12 | |
Ep.15 One solution to being stalled from acquiring an Italian Residency Visa is to move to Portugal… at least for a little while. In this episode, we talk about the D2 and D7 visa options and why we’ve planned a trip to Lisbon and Porto in September. | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | How do we fit 50 years in 5 suitcases? | 00:13:46 | |
Ep.16 Downsizing for our move to Europe looked like a simple process, but as we broke it down into steps it got complicated. Can we keep from feeling overwhelmed by this task? We talk about it in this episode. | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | This is the easy stuff? 50 years in 5 suitcases | 00:11:52 | |
Ep.17 This episode is about getting rid of the things we’re not using daily or just don’t love. The limitation of 5 suitcases is a good plan, but since we don’t have our European destination finalized, emotions still come into play. Some of this turned out to be harder than we had expected. | |||
| 06 Aug 2022 | A pause to share an emotional moment | 00:14:35 | |
At the end of March, 2023, Kevin will be the same age his dad was when he passed away. When he realized our plans will overlap that date, it triggered a flood of emotions. We felt we needed to pause our downsizing and share this moment with you. | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | How to get rid of our expensive stuff - 50 years in 5 suitcases | 00:12:29 | |
Timing is tricky when it comes to downsizing the bigger items, like furniture, electronics, and things we need to keep using until we are ready to move. We talk about and work the problem in this episode. | |||
| 20 Aug 2022 | When do you find time to dream? | 00:09:21 | |
Life goes by so fast sometimes and often we don't take the time to slow down and just breathe. This episode is about our daily rituals that help us stay connected with each other and find ways to draw closer to family and friends. Watch us on YouTube. ❤️ | |||
| 27 Aug 2022 | Are we oversharing? | 00:14:32 | |
We try to share both our successes and our failures in our videos. By keeping it real, we hope to make real connections with you — our viewers. But how much sharing does it take to turn it into oversharing? In this episode, we try to answer that question. | |||
| 03 Sep 2022 | Living in Limbo! (But we want to be in Europe) | 00:11:30 | |
Join us as we sit on a beach — with the Golden Gate Bridge as our backdrop — and discuss how we’re going to get to Europe. We’ve planned 3 different paths and received plenty of signs that we should pick one now and go faster. But various life events keep holding us back from moving forward. ❤️ https://youtu.be/2_Xe1AZk82M | |||
| 10 Sep 2022 | Living as Digital Nomads - More Cons than Pros? | 00:22:32 | |
If we choose to be digital nomads, there are a lot of positives. But we also have to give up more stuff and make some really hard choices in our lives. In this episode, we sit in San Francisco's Lafayette Park and share our pros and cons list. Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 01 Oct 2022 | Reside in Portugal or roam the globe? | 00:10:58 | |
Ep.24 Join us as we stroll to Cheese Plus in San Francisco, grab some breakfast, and try to decide if we’re ready to process paperwork and move Portugal, or roam around the world as digital nomads. And did we pick a date? Judy seems to think so. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube to see the scenery in San Francisco. | |||
| 16 Oct 2022 | Did Portugal win us over? | 00:24:14 | |
Ep.25 We made it to Portugal… finally! But what were our first impressions? Join us as we discuss our thoughts about this trip from beautiful locations in Lisbon and Porto. We also chat about how this much needed vacation was overshadowed by the pressure we put on ourselves to decide if Portugal is the right place for us to live. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube to see all the beautiful scenery. | |||
| 05 Nov 2022 | We’re leaving San Francisco, for good! In just a few days… | 00:16:21 | |
Ep.26 After months of mental gymnastics and a long-awaited trip to Portugal to see if we want to move there, we’ve made a decision. In this episode, we reveal our plans and the deadline for our move. Unfortunately, we still have to sell nearly ALL our stuff. It’s pretty chaotic around here! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube to see what’s left in our apartment. | |||
| 26 Nov 2022 | Saying goodbye to our stuff and our apartment! Our new digital nomad life | 00:14:35 | |
Ep.27 We can’t believe we actually did it, but we did. We’ve sold or donated all our stuff (and put a select few things in storage), gave up our San Francisco apartment, and flew to Italy! We’ve officially started our journey as digital nomads, but our exit from the U.S. didn’t go smoothly. Watch as we tell our story from Napoli. ❤️ https://youtu.be/bQMtRmTHnhA | |||
| 04 Dec 2022 | Our Top 10 biggest MISTAKES becoming Digital Nomads | 00:15:54 | |
Ep.28 We started our digital nomad lifestyle by doing almost everything wrong. In this episode, we share the most important things we could have done better… and hope this helps other first-time digital nomads avoid the same mistakes. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube. | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | One month in Italy: Our struggles in Naples and Palermo | 00:17:25 | |
Ep.29 Leaving San Francisco was incredibly messy. Our first two Airbnbs had power problems, slow internet speeds, lack of space to work, and the world’s smallest showers. But are we happy with our new lives as digital nomads? ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 05 Jan 2023 | We were warned about Naples and Palermo - Are they safe? | 00:17:33 | |
Ep.30 Friends and tour guides told us to avoid places like Naples and Palermo in Southern Italy because they are gritty and dangerous. After a month in these two cities, we have our own perspective on how safe it is to travel here. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 14 Jan 2023 | Why are we back in the US so soon? | 00:08:09 | |
Ep.31 After a few glorious weeks as digital nomads in Southern Italy, we decided to fly back to California. This wasn’t our original plan when we were leaving San Francisco, but you know how our plans don’t always go as planned. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | How do we live as digital nomads? | 00:13:11 | |
Ep.32 We’re often asked about how we live our lives as world travelers. How do we settle in to each new city and what activities fill our days? Join us in Athens, Greece to hear all our answers. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube. | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | Greece in the Off Season - Is it worth it? | 00:14:04 | |
Ep.33 We lived in Greece for the month of January and experienced Athens during one of the lowest tourist months of the year. Did we miss out on anything? What did we gain by traveling here when most people weren’t? Join us to learn what we discovered about this ancient city. Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 11 Feb 2023 | Our month in Greece! We share our thoughts about Athens and Meteora | 00:13:01 | |
Ep.34 It’s much easier to understand a country like Greece when we take the time to live there for a whole month. Not only did we explore Athens in depth, but we also took a day trip to Meteora to visit the monasteries in the mountains. We have lots to share and show you in this episode. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube to see the beauty of Greece. | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | How we pack and travel with only carry-on luggage | 00:41:25 | |
Ep.35 When we tell people that we’re full-time travelers with no home base, they’re always excited. Then they see our small luggage and backpacks and excitement turns to shock! This is one episode you need to watch on YouTube to see how we pack for our minimalist lifestyle. ❤️ Check out our full packing list: findingginamarie.com/articles/packing-list-how-we-pack-and-travel-with-only-carry-on-luggage. | |||
| 25 Feb 2023 | Our first impressions of Lecce, Italy! | 00:14:57 | |
Ep.36 We were so surprised by what we discovered in this Italian gem of the Puglia region. The weather also shocked us and forced us to work hard to stay warm much of the time. Watch as we brave hail and heavy winds on our rooftop patio to tell you all about our trip to this lovely city. ❤️ We recommend that you watch this on YouTube to see all the sights of Lecce. | |||
| 04 Mar 2023 | Lecce travel tips - One week in Puglia, Italy is not enough time! | 00:08:28 | |
Ep.37 It was so cold in Lecce when we recorded our last episode that we missed sharing all the wonderful things we experienced there. Watch this short episode to find out more reasons why you’d want to visit this beautiful city in the Puglia region of Italy. ❤️ If you're not watching us on YouTube, you're missing out! | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Assisi, Italy - 14 Must See Attractions | 00:14:57 | |
Ep.38 Assisi is the home of St. Francis, beautiful architecture, stunning hills, and first-century BC Roman buildings. This romantic Italian city has so much to offer — especially if you love food! We hope you enjoy watching our tour of its best features. | |||
| 18 Mar 2023 | Spello - How to spend a perfect day in Italy | 00:16:59 | |
Ep.39 Spello is one of those places that treats your eyes to so much beauty and fills your heart with so much peace, you may never want to leave. Join us on the special day we spent in this romantic city. ❤️ There's so much to see, please watch this episode on YouTube. | |||
| 25 Mar 2023 | Rome - We visit the top attractions all in one day! | 00:09:36 | |
Ep.40 Rome wasn’t built in a day — and you should really spend more than a day there — but we only had 12 hours to see our favorite attractions: the Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and so much more. Watch this episode and you can get a peek at it all in under 10 minutes! ❤️ To see all the beauty of this ancient Italian city, watch us on YouTube. | |||
| 01 Apr 2023 | Why we got vaccinated in Rome before visiting Cairo and Luxor | 00:14:12 | |
Ep.41 There’s nothing worse than getting sick while traveling — or worse, suffering a long-term illness. Watch our process for getting properly vaccinated for our month in Egypt while living in Greece and Italy. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 08 Apr 2023 | 15 Do’s and Don’ts for Cairo & Giza | 00:23:38 | |
Ep.42 Egypt is an amazing country and should be a place you plan to visit, but we have some tips that will make it even better. Learn from our mistakes and then travel with confidence in this ancient land of wonders. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 15 Apr 2023 | Things to Know before you go: Cairo & Giza | 00:23:38 | |
Ep.43 We’ve learned so much living as locals in Mohandiseen while exploring all the sights and sounds that Cairo and Giza have to offer. Watch as we explore the Egyptian food, culture, ancient monuments, and make new friends! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 22 Apr 2023 | Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor! | 00:18:49 | |
Ep.44 We were blown away (pun intended) by our ride in a hot air balloon over Egyptian ruins in Luxor. Add a beautiful sunrise to that experience and we have a memory that will float in our brains forever. Follow along as we share our top tips while gliding above the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Temple of Karnak, and Hatshepsut Temple on the West Bank of the Nile. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 29 Apr 2023 | Don't miss Aswan’s Nubian Village Experience! | 00:09:32 | |
Ep.45 We needed to stay overnight in Aswan, Egypt prior to our Nile River cruise so Judy booked a room at the Nubian Palace. After a chaotic taxi ride from the train station, we were rewarded with an eye-opening experience that we’ll never forget. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 06 May 2023 | Our Amazing LUXOR Visit - Everything You Need to SEE and DO | 00:22:32 | |
Ep.46 After Cairo and Giza we thought we understood Egypt, but Luxor blew us away. The wonders we saw on the Nile River in Upper Egypt were incredible. Don’t visit Egypt without spending time in Luxor! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 13 May 2023 | Nile River Cruise (Aswan to Luxor) - All you need to know | 00:18:59 | |
This is not something that we thought we’d ever say, but… you have to take a Nile Cruise! We’ve never spent time on a cruise ship before this, but the sheer number of tours and experiences that we managed to fit into four days was incredible. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 20 May 2023 | Our six-month travel update - Mistakes were made! | 00:07:55 | |
Ep.48 After traveling full time for half a year, you’d think we’d have it all figured out. Unfortunately, we screwed up twice in Edinburgh Airport. But we also have some important travel updates to share with you! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 27 May 2023 | Top things to do in Paphos - Cyprus Travel Guide | 00:13:58 | |
Ep.49 We spent a month in the harbor area of Paphos and loved it. Beautiful beaches, ancient Roman ruins, fabulous food, watch to see everything experienced in this beautiful island nation of Cyprus. Stick around to the end to see a breakdown of our costs. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 04 Jun 2023 | Inside Varosha, the disturbing Ghost Town of Famagusta Cyprus | 00:16:35 | |
Ep.50 We bring you along on two very different tours in Cyprus. One is a food tour with Halloumi cheese making and the other is to Turkish Cyprus and the mysterious District of Famagusta. What life-changing experiences were these tours for us? Join us on our discovery of both dark and light sides of this country. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 10 Jun 2023 | Duolingo App Review - Our Pros and Cons after 850+ days of use | 00:16:31 | |
Ep.51 We’ve spent the past two and a half years learning Italian with the paid version of Super Duolingo. Watch this video to find out how the app works, what we like and don’t like about it, and whether we’d recommend it. We also give you tips about additional language learning tools. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 17 Jun 2023 | Don’t visit Scotland! Unless you stay in Broughty Ferry | 00:17:35 | |
Ep.52 Before this trip, we’ve always stayed in Edinburgh. But what if you want to also experience Dundee, Glasgow, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh? We think we have a solution for you. Watch this episode and let us know if you agree. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 24 Jun 2023 | Slow Travel or No Travel! Why we have to stay longer | 00:13:34 | |
Ep.53 Being able to choose where we live in the world is a privilege. But that doesn’t mean that it’s always easy to for us to find a balance between exploring more countries and avoiding burnout. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 01 Jul 2023 | Cagnes-sur-Mer - Our travel guide to this glorious city on the French Riviera | 00:18:51 | |
Ep.54 From the incredible hilltop views to the beautiful, azure beaches, this place left us breathless. We take you through everything we experienced during our month-long stay in this seaside village nestled between Antibes and Nice in the South of France. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 09 Jul 2023 | Why we can’t get enough of the Majestic City of Edinburgh | Our Travel Guide | 00:11:27 | |
Ep.55 We can’t get enough of this medieval Scottish city. There’s so much history and grandeur in Edinburgh. Beginning with the Royal Mile, tuck in with us as we share our tours, favorite foods, and stories behind the sights we visit. Don’t miss Kevin’s haggis mistake! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 15 Jul 2023 | Airbnb vs Hotels: The TRUTH from Full-Time Travelers | 00:38:45 | |
Ep.56 We compare Airbnbs to hotels with TIPS to tell you why and when we use each of them. This comprehensive guide breaks down locations, accommodations, check-in/out processes, fees, problems, and our experiences. With all the negativity surrounding Airbnbs, should you give up on them? We give you our honest opinions and our detailed review. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 22 Jul 2023 | Kraków Food Tour: A Deliciously Unexpected Restaurant City | 00:26:21 | |
Ep.57 We were not prepared for how much we were going to enjoy our time in Poland. The people, history, and architecture of Kraków are amazing, but the meals we devoured sealed the deal. It’s a place we would happily go back to in the future. Join us as we share nine of our dining experiences in this beautiful location. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 29 Jul 2023 | AUSCHWITZ and BIRKENAU: Our tour and tribute to the 1.1 million people who died here | 00:13:09 | |
Ep.58 Auschwitz is not a tourist attraction, but it is an important place to visit. Some of what we saw on our tour will be etched into our hearts and minds forever. The horrors that occurred in this camp are more real to us now. Although this may be a hard video to watch, we tried to be respectful of all those who lost their lives here. ❤️ This is an important episode to watch on YouTube. | |||
| 05 Aug 2023 | Kraków Tour: A Hidden Gem in the heart of Poland | 00:18:52 | |
Ep.59 We only spent 11 days in this Medieval city, which was too little time. We could have stayed a whole month and not seen everything Kraków has to offer. Follow along as we take you on a bike tour of the city, talk about the museums, and discover the Jewish Ghetto. There’s too much to fit in our short video, but we tried to give you as much as possible. Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 11 Aug 2023 | French Riviera Travel Guide to Antibes, Nice, and Cagnes-sur-Mer | 00:16:59 | |
Ep.60 There’s more to the South of France besides the beaches. We show off the beauty and bustle of Nice and Antibes and bring you along on our tours of the Musée Picasso, Musée Renoir, and Grimaldi Castle. And we share a secret of how to get a 360-degree view of stunning Cagnes-sur-Mer. Best of all, these places are a quick train ride apart. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 20 Aug 2023 | BEST TRAVEL TIPS and TRICKS for communicating outside the U.S. | 00:16:20 | |
Ep.61 If you’ve ever struggled in a foreign country to order in a restaurant or give directions to a taxi driver or book a tour, this is the episode for you. We teach you how to use 7 tools that will help you understand other languages — even if you only speak one! There’s something for every traveler in this video. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 26 Aug 2023 | Why visit Genova, Italy | Genoa Travel Guide | 00:21:08 | |
Ep.62 Come with us as we explore the seaside beauty of this ancient seaport on the Italian Riviera. Our eyes feasted on its stunning architecture, while we stuffed our stomachs with delicious Italian food. Genova has so much to offer within its twisting streets, decorative porticos, and museums filled with culture and art. And if you want to slow down, we stroll through the relaxing resort village of nearby Nervi. Let us show you why this is a part of Italy that you must visit. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Why you must go to Turin, Italy | Torino Travel Guide | 00:16:39 | |
Ep.63 Did you know about the incredible inventions created here? Neither did we! Come along with us as we detour to Torino and provide a feast for our eyes, hearts, and stomachs. There is so much to see here and we barely scratched the surface. Watch as we share our reasons to add this regal city to your Italian itinerary. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 10 Sep 2023 | Surgery while traveling overseas | Our Experience in a Serbian Hospital | 00:25:44 | |
Ep.64 One of the biggest worries when traveling abroad is what to do when you need medical care. We take you through our entire process of getting a necessary surgery while in Belgrade, Serbia. We share video from inside the hospital to give you as much information as possible. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 16 Sep 2023 | GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN thru ALPS | WHY GO 186 miles in 8 hours? | 00:22:10 | |
Ep.65 Everybody loves trains, but would you spend THIS much on a train? Our slow ride through Switzerland’s magnificent mountains was on Kevin’s bucket list, but would we do it again? We travel first class through the Swiss Alps and share our stunning panoramic mountain and scenic village views, while we enjoy a three-course lunch and snacks with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Travel with us from Zermatt to St. Moritz, the entire length of the Glacier Express. We break down all the costs and tell you everything you need to know to recreate this experience for yourself. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 23 Sep 2023 | Vienna Travel Guide: Everything you need to know before you go! | 00:25:47 | |
Ep.66 Vienna packs a punch. It’s not subtle, but it is surprising. We share our best tips so you can get the most out of everything it has to offer, including where to stay, what to eat, and how to navigate to all the beautiful locations of this classical and culture-filled city. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 01 Oct 2023 | Health vs Wealth: We retired early, should you? | 00:21:08 | |
Ep.67 Money isn’t the only factor to consider when deciding when to retire. It’s the easiest to focus on, but we think you should consider what activities you want to do in retirement and how health issues could ruin those plans. We share a frank discussion about why we retired early and how our lives have changed as full-time travelers. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 07 Oct 2023 | Amsterdam: So much to love in this bike city! | 00:17:10 | |
Ep.68 Neither rain nor chilly weather could damper our jam-packed 3 full days in Amsterdam. It’s expensive, but is it worth it? We share the sights you MUST see if your time here is limited. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 14 Oct 2023 | 22 TIPS to AVOID Travel Day STRESS | Full-Time Travel Guide | 00:19:48 | |
Ep.69 Love to travel but hate travel days? Does the thought of packing up and getting to your destination raise your anxiety levels? We’ve compiled 22 of our TOP TIPS gleaned from our personal trial and error to help you find your travel zen. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 22 Oct 2023 | How Expensive is Bucharest? Europe's Little Paris is Underrated | Romania Travel Guide | 00:22:21 | |
Ep.70 There’s a lot to love about Romania, including our first stop: Bucharest. We tell you about the best food, sights to see, nightlife, and how much it costs to spend a couple of weeks in this often overlooked European capital. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 28 Oct 2023 | Exploring Romania's Transylvanian Alps (Peles Castle, Sibiu, Bran, Brasov) | 00:21:07 | |
Ep.71 Come with us as we tour some of the most beautiful locations in Romania, including the twists and turns of the Transfagarasan Highway and the elaborately appointed Peles Castle. We also stay overnight in Sighisoara and explore its history. And did we mention the bears? ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | Belgrade Serbia - We Were Pleasantly Surprised by This City! | 00:21:48 | |
Ep.72 Great restaurants, friendly people, beautiful sunsets, and a relaxed, European lifestyle — what’s not to love about Belgrade? We spent a month exploring this riverside city with its growing waterfront district and walkable streets. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 11 Nov 2023 | London Tour in 3 Days! Dazzling Dining, Superb Shows, and The Beatles! | 00:15:34 | |
Ep.73 Celebrate with us! We pack a lot of London in just 3 days for Judy’s birthday. We visit the Paul McCartney Photographs Exhibit, British Museum, National Gallery, and enjoy a sumptuous Chef’s Menu lunch. We also fit in two shows: Moulin Rouge and Frank & Percy with Sir Ian McKellen, and so much more! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | First Time in JAPAN: Our trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima was amazing! | 00:26:13 | |
Ep.74 We spent 42 days on our first trip to Japan and learned so much that we wish we had known before we visited. We talk about navigating busy train stations, dining, culture, etiquette, high-tech toilets, and more! And the locals are so kind and helpful! This is your ultimate first-timer’s guide. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 02 Dec 2023 | Where to stay in TOKYO - Don't make THIS mistake! | 00:22:06 | |
Ep.75 If you pick the wrong place to stay in Tokyo, you’ll waste time on trains and may be very disappointed with your first experience. We take you through the dramatically different locations in Japan’s capital so you can make an informed decision before booking your visit. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 09 Dec 2023 | Don't Skip KYOTO! | Japan Travel Guide | 00:25:48 | |
Ep.76 We loved Kyoto and this video shows why. Come with us to the Bamboo Forest, explore the many levels of Kyoto Station, watch our tips on hotels, and enjoy all the food experiences we had in this fabulous city. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | Top 10 Money-Saving Travel Tips | 00:26:31 | |
Ep.77 You have questions and we have answers! After a year of full-time travel, we share our best tips for the cost-conscious traveler to help you save money while you explore the world. Our tips work for vacation travel as well! Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 17 Dec 2023 | Top 11 Kyoto Temples, Shrines, & Gardens | Japan Travel Guide | 00:25:53 | |
Ep.78 With so many temples and shrines in Kyoto, it can be hard to know which ones you should visit. That’s why we take you to 11 of the top ones and rate each for why it may be the best for you. We bring you all the beautiful fall colors, too! And at the end, we show off a bonus temple for cat lovers. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 23 Dec 2023 | Japanese Luxury Hotel with PRIVATE Hot Spring ONSEN | Ryokan Experience | 00:14:17 | |
Ep.79 We trade cramped, budget Japanese hotels for a night of opulence and indulgence at a ryokan outside Kyoto overlooking Lake Biwa. We give you a tour of our spacious accommodations at Biwako Ryokusuitei and share our 12-course traditional Kaiseki dinner feast and Japanese breakfast. Enjoy our outdoor hot spring onsen while we watch the sunrise. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 30 Dec 2023 | Hiroshima: The most inspirational city in the world! | Japan Travel Guide | 00:16:22 | |
Ep.80 Japan is full of beauty, but when that beauty comes from a desire to make our world a better place, it becomes inspirational. We explore the history of Hiroshima, its delicious okonomiyaki Japanese pancakes, Peace Memorial Park, and we fold our own origami cranes to donate to The Crane Project. We also take a ferry to hang with the wild deer of Miyajima Island. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | HOW WE PACK as Full-Time Travelers | Packing Tips & Tricks | 00:34:21 | |
Ep.81 We’ve learned A LOT in the last year of traveling full-time around the world. We share WHAT we carry now, what we STOPPED carrying, and TIPS to make packing easier. We have no home base, so what we show you is everything we own. Our gear serves us in all but extreme cold weather, which we try to avoid whenever possible! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 13 Jan 2024 | Do NOT make these mistakes in HO CHI MINH CITY | Vietnam Travel Guide | 00:14:21 | |
Ep.82 We knew very little about Vietnam before we spent a month there and we made a couple of big mistakes. Before visiting, watch this video to make the best choice about where to stay and visit in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 20 Jan 2024 | First time in Vietnam: Things to know before you go | Vietnam Travel Guide | 00:16:56 | |
Ep.83 We had very different experiences between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, but there are many tips that apply to both. Join us as we explore the history, food, culture, chocolate, and coffee of Vietnam. This is everything you need to know as a first-time visitor to this country. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 27 Jan 2024 | The TRUTH about Our Lives as Full-Time Travelers | 00:21:32 | |
Ep.84 If you’ve ever come back from a vacation and wished you could stay longer or wondered what it would be like to quit your job and travel the world, this episode is for you. We sold/donated everything we owned in 2022 to travel as digital nomads. There are good things… and not so good things about this “road less traveled.” We give you the real scoop about all of it. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 03 Feb 2024 | Medical Tourism in Thailand 2024 | Our Hospital Visit with Costs | 00:29:47 | |
Ep.85 Ever wondered how hard it is to get medical care while traveling or worried about how much it might cost? We visit Chiang Mai Ram Hospital, which is known for its outstanding medical care in Thailand. We did a full battery of screenings and addressed some health issues. We met with specialists in cardiology, the liver, an ENT, had a CT scan, and even had some skin biopsies.We tell you what to expect, whether we’d recommend it, and what it ALL costs. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 11 Feb 2024 | Siem Reap, Cambodia: Why It’s the Most Popular City in Cambodia | 00:24:40 | |
Ep.86 Have you ever visited a place and thought, “I could live here!” We take you around this tourist-friendly city and show you why we were so impressed. By the end of this episode, you too might be wondering if Cambodia is a country worthy of an extended stay. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 17 Feb 2024 | Angkor Wat: Don’t go until you watch this video! | Cambodia Tour Guide | 00:20:52 | |
Ep.87 The Angkor Archeological Park is massive! So before you go, you need a plan. We take you through the top 10 temples and give you the tips and advice that will help you make the most of your time in the world’s largest temple complex. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 24 Feb 2024 | Thailand: Top 22 Things to Know Before You Go to Chiang Mai | 00:12:35 | |
Ep.88 We learned so much from our 30+ days in Thailand and thought a quick tips video would help make your trip more enjoyable. We talk about e-visas, where to stay in Chiang Mai, what foods to try, how to get around, and so much more! We have several Thailand videos coming, so make sure to subscribe. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 02 Mar 2024 | Elephant Nature Park Chiang Mai: We had an AMAZING experience! | 00:16:35 | |
Ep.89 Most elephant parks are not kind to the animals. We found an ethical sanctuary that put the happiness of the elephants above that of the tourists. And it was a wonderful experience that we’ll never forget. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 09 Mar 2024 | Chiang Mai Charmed Us Into Staying Longer | Thailand Travel Guide | 00:16:23 | |
Ep.90 We enjoyed Cambodia, so how does Thailand compare? Watch as we point out how the people of Chiang Mai captured our hearts. It was so good, we extended our stay to longer than a month! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 16 Mar 2024 | Chiang Mai Thailand Has Everything | 00:23:41 | |
Ep.91 We spent five weeks in Chiang Mai and were amazed by how it met our every need and want. It’s walkable, has delicious, inexpensive food, night markets, and so much more. Watch our deep dive that also includes what we paid. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 23 Mar 2024 | Our Travel Epiphany: How Connecting with Locals Beats Tourist Traps | 00:22:47 | |
Ep.92 We discuss how we’ve adjusted our travel after 16 months because of an experience in Chiang Mai. This episode digs deep into how we feel about full-time travel. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 30 Mar 2024 | Hoi An: The Cultural Capital of Vietnam | ULTIMATE Travel Guide (2024) | 00:33:34 | |
Ep.93 At the suggestion of our viewers, we traveled back to Vietnam to explore Hoi An. It’s one of the most beautiful places we’ve visited, but there is more to it than what meets the eye. We take you to into some hidden alleyways, historical shops, provide tips on the best areas to stay, introduce you to amazing foods, and help you to see all facets of this city of lanterns. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 06 Apr 2024 | Top 8 Amazing Things To Do in Hoi An 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 00:24:47 | |
Ep.94 We’ve talked about improving travel by getting to know the locals, well this episode is proof that it works. We visit a fishing village, taste rice wine, make mats and noodles, take a cooking class, and dive into the history of the Cham people at My Son Sanctuary. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 13 Apr 2024 | Would you know what to do during a Natural Disaster on a trip? | Taiwan Earthquake | 00:15:16 | |
Ep.95 We were in Taipei during the biggest Taiwan earthquake in over 25 years. It made us think, “Are we prepared for a natural disaster as full-time travelers?” Not only do we talk about how to prep for emergencies before traveling, we also offer a FREE downloadable emergency packing list on our website that includes what to do in every type of disaster. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 22 Apr 2024 | Our 5 Biggest Travel Mistakes… and how to avoid them | 00:30:12 | |
Ep.96 Mistakes can happen to anyone, regardless of how seasoned of a traveler you are. One mistake is silly, one could have had seriously unpleasant consequences, and all are preventable. While it might be less embarrassing to keep these private, we’d prefer to have you learn from us and save yourself the hassle of making these same errors. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 27 Apr 2024 | Our First Time in Taiwan: Ultimate Taipei Travel Guide | 00:25:08 | |
Ep.97 We take you through all the places you’ll want to see in Taipei and give you tips to make your visit the best it can be. Visit Taipei 101 and see the city from over 90 stories up, taste savory beef noodle soups, delicious dumplings, and even Japanese inspired meals. We’ll also tell you where we stayed and how much it costs to tour Taipei. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 05 May 2024 | Taiwan Night Market Street Food Tour: Our Top 3 in Taipei | 00:23:06 | |
Ep.98 One of our favorite things to do in Taipei was to explore the night markets. We rank three of them and bring you along with us as we taste an assortment of flavors, including a few Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand winning stalls. Are you team Shilin, Ningxia, or Raohe? We share the prices for everything we tried and even total up what we paid at each. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 11 May 2024 | Comparing Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand: What Lies Beyond the Postcard | 00:16:38 | |
Ep.99 We spent over four months in Southeast Asia and want to share all that we’ve learned so you can decide if any of these three countries are right for you. There’s a lot to love about all the cities we stayed: Saigon, Hanoi, Hoi An, Siem Reap, and Chiang Mai. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||
| 18 May 2024 | Busan South Korea was NOT What We Expected 🇰🇷 Travel Guide | 00:23:09 | |
Ep.100 Come with us to Busan and explore the food, culture, and many delights this South Korean coastal city has to offer. Don’t miss our tips on the best way to navigate the metro and bus systems, weather, where to stay, and apps to help you communicate better. This is a bucket-list country for us, and South Korea did NOT disappoint! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! | |||