If you’re new to affiliate marketing, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. There are tons of affiliate programs to choose from and SO many products you can potentially promote. While many brands will have their…
A Pacific Northwest Getaway to Cannon Beach, Oregon
In the spring, my partner Hans and I took our very first trip together on a sweet little getaway to the Oregon coast. We settled on spending three nights in Cannon Beach, roughly six hours from our outpost in central…
10 Badass Perks of a Location Independent Lifestyle
I’ll be the first to admit that a location independent lifestyle comes with its fair share of challenges. But, if you’re the kind of person willing to take a chance on yourself and weather the ups and downs that come…
The Long Way Home
I got my first taste of overseas travel much later than most people I know. The year was 2009. I was 22 years old and freshly graduated from university. My best friend and I flew to the southern hemisphere to travel…
Month in Review: May 2017
It’s that time of the month again! The ups and downs of the last thirty-ish days, the behind-the-scenes happenings, and everything non-travel related that I feel like sharing with the web. If you’ve been a long-time reader of this series,…
Buying a House Is Not My American Dream
There’s a lot of talk about buying houses around here lately. Not for me, of course–buying a house isn’t my idea of the American Dream. But for many of the people close to me, it’s the next step in life…
Taking Mom Overseas: Our First Mother-Daughter Trip
“My mom and I have a better relationship when we’re apart,” I used to say. And I wasn’t just saying it–I really believed it. I left home at 18 to attend university in California, and with each subsequent move landed…
How to Take a Proper Vacation When You’re a Digital Nomad
Despite outward appearances (aka what you see on Instagram) we digital nomads and remote workers aren’t actually on permanent vacation–we’re working our tushies off to make a living in an unconventional way, and we just so happen to travel while…
Pack Lighter and Do More with Multiway Clothing from Encircled
If I’ve learned anything from the past 5 years of traveling the world, it’s that possessions do not equate to happiness. In fact, I think the opposite is usually true–the more we own, the more we stress. As such, I’ve…
Working From Home Productivity Hacks That Actually Work
When you’re working from home, productivity can be a real challenge–that’s why keeping a few productivity hacks in your back pocket is always a good idea. If you live with other people, for example, they may not respect or understand…
