Jess

We finished our housesit in Mexico and started our next housesitting assignment in Costa Rica with a big bang – Costa Rica welcomed us with an earthquake!

This week I get off my chest something that’s been bothering me for a while, and we need you to weigh in on this as well!

Riding the trains in India is definitely a crazy adventure – read more about the real life roller coaster rides that went on during our time in India!

This week I wonder about bargaining while abroad. What makes certain travelers so uncomfortable with it, while others understand it for the art form that it is?

Bargaining while traveling makes some people uncomfortable, but in many countries, it is part of the culture. We’re sharing our tips for successful bargaining here.

We were conflicted about a popular tourist attraction in Battambang, Cambodia. What do you think about the experience?

Our time at the beach house has gotten considerably more intense since our last posting…not least due to a visit from a hurricane called Ernesto.

This week I wonder about fate on this journey of life, and tell you all about how Dani and I met, way back in 2006…you might be surprised just how we met….

We put together these tips on how to book a houseboat in Kerala, India in order to make your cruise out on the backwaters the magical experience it can be.

Amid the hustle and bustle of India, we discovered what might be the most peaceful place on earth: the backwaters of Kerala in Southern India. Join us on our cruise!