Is long-term travel for you? Here’s how to test it
This is one easy way to see if you really want to wander the planet.
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Budget slow travel in early retirement doesn’t have to be a dream. Earth Vagabonds are travel experts who show you through real-world experience what it really takes to live a dream travel lifestyle.
5 myths of sargassum in the Caribbean, protect your vacation
5 Sargassum myths busted – from green worms, egg-laying parasites and seaweed-free beaches.
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How to shortcut proof of onward travel – the legal ways
There are several options for long-term, slow travelers like us.
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Awesome 2020 Southeast Asia travel spots without too many tourists (yet)
Skip Ubud, Chiang Mai, Hoi An and other spots with overtourism issues for these less-crowded, authentic alternatives.
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Total cost to see rare Komodo dragons
From airfare to accommodations, this is exactly what it cost us to see the wild and famous Komodo dragons.
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Odd visa policies in Southeast Asia for expats
One simple way to make sure you don’t overstay.
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AirAsia 7 kilo carry-on weight limit tested
AirAsia checked our carry-on weight limit! For the first time in our four years of global wandering, one of our carry-on bags was weighed. It happened at the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia airport (KUL) as we headed to our departure gate for a flight to Bali, Indonesia. To be clear, it wasn’t just us or any
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11+ Things to do in Penang on a budget
Walking tours, hawker centers, avant garde art, out-of-the-way beaches.
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Hari Merdeka: Independence Day in Malaysia
History and cemeteries are FREE in budget retirement.
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How much does it cost to travel the world?
The experiences have been priceless.
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Cat Ba Island hikes, beaches & boat rides
Cat Ba is bomb diggity.
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Expats in Malaysia: 8 reasons to love this country
Malaysia is affordable, and that’s just the beginning on why we budget slow travelers love this place.
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Travel vaccinations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We saved hundreds of dollars on these shots.
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Easy budget travel tips for Athens, Greece
Some ways we saved money on housing, food, transportation, and sightseeing.
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Beautiful Greece: Lefkada Island on a budget
Don’t overlook this beautiful Ionian island destination!
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How I found a breast cancer surgeon in a foreign country
Recommendations helped me decide where to have a bilateral mastectomy.
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3D mammogram and biopsy in a foreign country
How I found where to have breast tests, and what we paid.
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Real world observations on Chinese tourism stats
Statistics are interesting, but our experiences fill in the story.
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3 easy travel hacks for shoulder season rentals
I’m going to share a way we save money in our slow travel budget in retirement: we use what some people call the shoulder season secret — that is, we rent during off-peak tourist months. These months surrounding the most popular tourism times are called the “shoulder season.” Rentals can cost less in the shoulder
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Unusual top 10 items on our pack list
These things bring us comfort and ease to a retired budget travel lifestyle.
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