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What to Do
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Where to Stay
Discover the best places to stay around the world, from cozy B&Bs to unique accommodations—boutique hotels, cozy B&Bs, luxury stays, and eco-friendly options.
If you’re considering living in Mexico – whether as a digital nomad, expat, or part-time traveler – you’re probably trying to figure out: What’s the real cost of living in Mexico? We’re Jeff and Sandra, American expats and nomads. We spent 6 weeks (4...
Cost of Living in Mexico for 6 Weeks: Our Detailed Breakdown
we live abroad, on a modest budget, one country at a time, aiming to spend less than our cost of living back home. So even though we are traveling the world full time, finding affordable places to stay is key to stretching our dollars. Here's how we ...
Finding Affordable Places To Stay: Stretch Your Travel Dollar
We are often asked how we can afford to travel full time. Well, a lot of it boils down to research. Finding a decent, affordable place to stay, without burning through our budget takes Time with a capital “T”. In this guide we share the affordable ho...
Top 8 Affordable Places to Stay in London England (2024)
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This all-inclusive property is located on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers and beach umbrellas at the white sand beach. Experience the magic of beachfront dining with a special meal at the restaurant Relax and treat yourself to a refre...
Majestic All-Inclusive Resort
This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining and Cooked-to-order breakfast!
Avalon Hotel in Miami - Book Your Stay with Expedia Affiliates
What to Do
Must-see landmarks, hidden gems, local markets, and cultural hotspots.
When we find interesting tours and activities we save them to our Viator Shop so you can see them too!
Curated Travel Experiences Worldwide
Join us on a walking tour through some of the city’s most iconic spots, from historic plazas to lush green spaces, and see how much of CDMX’s magic you can experience without busting your budget.
Explore Budget Friendly Things to Do in Mexico City
we were planning to just visit the the lobby and public spaces but curiosity got the better of us, and we decided to explore the museums and exhibit halls.
Exploring Palacio de Bellas Artes - Mexico City, Mexico - The Mobile Retiree
If you’re searching for the best places to visit in Guanajuato, we wrote this guide after our five weeks of living in Guanajuato as an essential guide to making the most of your trip.
Top 10+ Things to do in Guanajuato
Day Trips & Excursions
Nearby attractions perfect for day trips, scenic routes, and off-the-beaten-path discoveries.
For Unforgettable cultural experiences - Our readers love this site!
Find your next travel experience
This is an easy day trip from Mexico City - to the pyramids - but deciding how to visit can make or break your experience.
Our Day Trip to the Pyramids from Mexico City
Travel Planning Resources & Tools
Must-have travel items
As you might have guessed, our arsenal of travel tools has grown and changed since we started our nomad life back in 2023. We’re constantly learning, adapting, and upgrading our resources. Oh, and fair warning—this page gets updated whenever we find ...
Travel Planning Tools & Resources
Buy Bus & Train Tickets online for local and international trips. Find cheap routes.
Busbud - The Best Way to Book Bus Tickets
Connects you with companies that need help moving their vehicles from one location to the next. For as little as $1/day, you can explore the open road and discover the world around you.
Imoova: $1 Per Day Vehicle Relocations
We have found that these 18 essential travel apps save us time, money, and sanity while we navigate our nomadic lifestyle.
18 Essential Travel Apps We Use as Fulltime Travelers
designed to give people peace of mind while travelling - offers excellent protection when securing your gear to an immovable object such as a luggage rack on a train, bed frame, chair pipe, hand rail etc
Pacsafe Retractable Cable Lock
Our Free Itinerary Checklist is designed to work hand-in-hand with the travel planning tools featured on our Essential Tools and Resources page. Whether you’re looking for the best travel apps, packing organizers, or budget-friendly booking services, our travel resources page has you covered with expert recommendations and must-haves to make your trip smooth and hassle-free.
Don't forget to grab your Free Itinerary Checklist
Visas & Travel Documents
European Travel Information and Authorization System’ is not a Visa - ETIAS stands for the ‘European Travel Information and Authorization System.’ click to learn more
ETIAS - European Travel Information and Authorization System
Filed away under ‘important information you need to know before traveling to a foreign country’ there is a whole subset of entry and visa requirements – How long can I stay? Do I need any vaccinations to get into the country? Are there any travel res...
Visa Requirements
Communication & Connectivity
Enjoy a free eSIM package for select destinations.
Traveling Overseas? See How to get your free eSIM
After more than 19 months abroad, we’ve learned a lot about international phone plans, data usage, and how to keep our U.S. numbers active while living abroad, on a budget...
How to Save Money AND Use Your Phone While Traveling Abroad
Trip Planning Inspiration
we decided to extend our stay to explore this incredible city – if we could find affordable accommodations conveniently located – and it turned out to be the perfect stop for budget-conscious travelers like us.
From Chile to Guanajuato: Why Mexico City Was the Perfect Stop for Nomads Like Us - The Mobile Retiree
this Mexico City 5-Day Itinerary hits the sweet spot: affordable, walkable, packed with history, flavor, and heart.
Mexico City 5-Day Itinerary: Culture, Cuisine & Local Charm on a Budget - The Mobile Retiree
Thinking about visiting Mexico City but unsure where to start? As full-time travelers living abroad on a budget, we explored CDMX deeply—by foot, bike, bus, and taco stand. We’ve pulled together everything we wish we’d known before our trip—along wit...
Mexico City Travel Guide
Whether it’s a day trip from San Miguel de Allende or you’re just passing through on your way to the BJX airport, if you only have one day to experience the magic of Guanajuato city, don’t worry-you can still soak in the city’s vibrant colors, rich h...
An Itinerary for One Day in Guanajuato - The Mobile Retiree
What to Pack
This is the crossbody bag we use while traveling. It's just the right size to be not to heavy and hold the essentials like our public toilet kit, handheld fan, lip balm, hand sanitizing wipes, snack bar, etc.
Chums Rover Cross-Body Bag - Multi-Pocket
Great PACAKABLE rain jacket. Takes up hardly any room in my suitcase and the bronzed colored one is gorgeous!
Avoogue Women's Lightweight Raincoat Jacket
I love these lightweight PACKABLE, quick dry, long sleeve shirts so much I bought two! I've worn them when it's 90 degrees and when it's 20 degrees. Super comfy! Easy to wash in the hotel sink and dries overnight.
Packable Long Sleeve Travel Tops - UV Protection
seriously - I wear these pants everyday while traveling. Super comfy with zippered pockets for securing your passport and credit cards. Easy to wash in the hotel sink and dries overnight!
Lightweight Quick Dry Travel Pants with Pockets
I tried several brands - see my review here. Love this wool shirt! Worn over by long sleeve shirt for added warmth or alone - either way it helps keep my warm or cool!
Affordable 100% Merino Wool T-Shirt
I tried several brands - see my review here. This brand has more color options than the others
100% Merino Wool Travel Shirt - Affordable
I tried several brands - see my review here. If you're looking for affordable wool t-shirts heres another great option.
100% Merino Wool Travel T Shirts
Here's another wool shirt I bought and compared with the other wool t-shirts in this list. See the full review here
Icebreaker Merino Women's Spector T-Shirt
I never travel without these!
Travel Compression Socks - A must on long flights!
I bought and tested several and this is the weekender bag that fit my needs!
Weekender Underseat Carry-on Bag
I didn't think I needed these but I was so wrong! My favorite benefit of using these compression bags is the easy of UN-packing my suitcase when we arrive at a new destination = un-zip to decompress and place in drawer! Easy-peesy!
Compression Packing Cubes for Easy Packing
Toss a couple of these laundry sheets in a ziplock bag when you travel - easy for sink washing!
Laundry Detergent Sheets - Travel Essential
When you travel as much as we do you're bound to discover that public toilets sometime lack the basic essentials. You can buy preassembled kits like this one or make your own with a Small Pencil Pouch containing; Travel Size Sanitizing Wipes (for cleaning handles and your hands – please do not flush!) Toilet Paper (enough for one or two uses). Don't forget to add small coins in local currency to your kit!
Public Toilet Survival Kit! - A travel must have!
So glad I carry this compact personal fan with me! it also is a power bank for my phone. Can sit on a table top, hang from a lanyard or you can hold it in your hand
Rechargeable Mini Fan & Power Bank Holder
Ever arrive at your travel destination and find that there are not enough hangers - we have! So glad we carry these hangers with us.
Folding Travel Hangers
Don't let thieves steal your credit card info!
RFID Blocking Sleeves for Cards & Passports
These handy-dandy headphone drape around your neck and won't slip off!
Neckband Headphones - Never Lose Again!
We have two of these in our travel essentials bag! We've been to europe, south america, new zealand and the balkans and it hasn't failed us yet!
4 Port USB Travel Wall Charger - Worldwide
Handy clothes line for those of us who do a lot of sink washing or have a washing machine but not a dryer in our travel accommodations
Sea to Summit Lite Line Travel Clothesline
Travels Apps You Need on your Phone
This is the currency exchange rate app we use!
Xe.com
This is the time zone converter we use when we need to figure out what time it is back home!
World Clock & Time Converter
Want to get $30 off a hotel on the Expedia app? Use my link to sign up (it's free to join) and get your discount code: expe.app.link/QDaffgraESb
Expedia | Refer a Friend
Can’t decide where to go? Explore every destination with this travel app!
Compare Cheap Flights & Book Airline Tickets to Everywhere | Skyscanner
Book train, bus, flight and ferry tickets – Travelers worldwide can easily explore Europe, the United States, and Canada, while comparing transportation options and finding the right price for their budget.
Book, search & compare trains, buses, flights & ferries - Omio
Too many travel dreams and not enough time to search for flight deals? We’ve got you. DailyDrop has a Limited Plan that’s completely free and will send you 3 deals a week from your home airport… if you want even more deals than that, you can go Pro! ...
Daily Drop Pro | Never overpay for travel again
We use Busbuds to find cheap routes and our buy bus tickets.
Busbud - The Best Way to Book Bus Tickets
this is who we use for our data plans - so far we haven't found a country that they don't cover! Cheaper than US data plans!
Buy eSIMs for international travel - Airalo
when we find interesting tours and activities we save them here
Viator: Travel Tours, Activities, and Things to Do | 2025
this is our preferred resource for staying in touch with folks back home when we are traveling – Signal is an independent nonprofit. They’re not tied to any major tech companies, and they can never be acquired by one either. Development is supported ...
Signal Messenger: Speak Freely
Not every destination is Airbnb-friendly (we see you Türkiye!) and Booking.com often has great deals on hotels and hostels, especially for last-minute stays.
Booking.com | Official site | The best hotels, flights, car rentals & accommodations
Google Translate has saved us countless times when ordering food, reading signs or ingredients in grocery stores, or asking for directions. The camera translation feature is a game-changer for translating menus or documents on the spot.
Google Translate
Download offline maps before traveling for uninterrupted access.
Google Maps