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What are Travel Lifestyle Guides?

After 12 or so years of wandering the world on a full-time basis, I've written over 1,000 articles and posts for this site (and other publications too) about how to travel long-term (or full-time), as well as the nuances of managing finances, working remotely, what to bring, and SO much more.

I pity the soul who tries to sift through 15 years of blog posts to put it all together!

So instead, I did it for you.

From security tips, to tax advice, to staying healthy, working remotely, making your money work for you, and SO much more, these Travel Lifestyle Guides are the ULTIMATE in lengthy in-depth how-to instructions and suggestions, so you can start traveling like an expert with a dozen years of experience under your belt.

Enjoy!

TransferWise Review: How I Saved Over $2,000/Year in Banking Fees

Last Updated: February 22, 2021

TransferWise vs PayPal

In doing my year-end taxes, I realized I saved a bundle using Transferwise. And I prove it in this post, with a flurry of calculations.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Remote Work, Travel Lifestyle Guides

Pros and Cons of Being a Digital Nomad vs Having a Home Base, with Sherry Ott

Last Updated: February 15, 2021

Digital Nomad Life vs Home Base with Sherry Ott

Sherry Ott and Nora Dunn have almost 25 years of digital nomad experience! We compare war stories, and discuss pros and cons of being a digital nomad vs having a home base.

Filed Under: Life as a full-time traveler, Remote Work, Travel and Remote Working Interview Series, Travel Lifestyle Guides

How to Change Your Career in a Changing World

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

Changing Your Career in a Post-Pandemic World

How do you change your career when you’ve been bamboozled by the pandemic (or other blows)? Here’s a 7-step process with tools to help you.

Filed Under: Travel Lifestyle Guides

The Best Blogging Courses and Tools for Your Digital Nomad Dreams

Last Updated: January 7, 2021

Best Blogging Courses and Tools

Are you thinking about starting a blog, or taking your existing blog to the next level? I wish I’d had these blogging courses and tools when I started my blog.

Filed Under: Remote Work, travel gear, Travel Lifestyle Guides

How to Become Fluent in Spanish (and Other Languages)

Last Updated: July 21, 2020

How to Become Fluent in Spanish (and other Languages)

Learning Spanish – or becoming fluent in any language – takes a lot of hard work. But for me, there’s nothing more rewarding than being able to converse with and understand people in their own language, in their own country. It takes travel to an entirely new level.

Filed Under: Life as a full-time traveler, Travel Lifestyle Guides

A Beginner’s Guide to Frequent Flyer Miles and How to Start Travel Hacking Like a Pro

Last Updated: April 7, 2020

Frequent Flyer Miles for beginners

By using frequent flyer miles strategically and knowing how to travel hack (ie: reading this post!), you can save even more money and even fly for free. This article is the ultimate beginner’s guide and will help you dip a toe in the ocean of frequent flyer mile opportunities.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

The Ultimate Packing List for Full-Time Travel and Long-Term Travel

Last Updated: February 22, 2021

The Ultimate Packing List for Full-Time Travel

Looking for the ultimate packing list for full-time travel? Here’s exactly what I pack to travel the world as a digital nomad – down to every last item. This interactive packing list widget is sure to give you lots of ideas for your next trip.

Filed Under: Life as a full-time traveler, travel gear, Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

My Zero Waste Kit for Travel (and Home)

Last Updated: August 21, 2020

How to Travel With a Zero Waste Kit

With this simple zero waste kit, you can eliminate single-use waste when you travel (and at home). Here’s how to do it, and why it’s important.

Filed Under: travel gear, Travel Lifestyle Guides

Dealing with Parasites: A Guide to Clean Water Around the World

Last Updated: August 23, 2020

How to Get Clean Drinking Water Around the World

After suffering everything from parasites to heavy metal poisoning, I’m now a clean water guru. And it’s not just about clean drinking water; it’s also about how to brush your teeth, what foods to eat, how to cook, and much more. This article gives you everything you need to know.

Filed Under: travel gear, Travel Lifestyle Guides

Cell Phone Travel Basics: International Phone Plans, SIM Cards, and More

Last Updated: August 21, 2020

How to Use Your Cell Phone While Traveling

Want to avoid international roaming but not sure what your cell phone travel options are? There’s something for everybody, and this article outlines ALL your options along with pros and cons and what kind traveler/trip each strategy is best for.

Filed Under: travel gear, Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

How to Get 50% off Airfare With Travel Mystery Shopping

Last Updated: October 21, 2020

Get 50% off Airfare With TRAVEL MYSTERY SHOPPING

With travel mystery shopping, you’ll subsidize travel with free hotels, discount flights, and more. Read my mystery shopping tips from personal experience.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

The Best Travel Websites: Super Useful Sites You’ll Use All The Time

Last Updated: February 15, 2021

Best Travel Websites Ever

The internet is packed with websites for travelers, but sites come and go everyday. This is the most up to date list of the best travel websites around!

Filed Under: Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

How to Create a Long Term Travel Budget: Financially Sustainable Travel

Last Updated: July 21, 2020

I’ve been asked repeatedly to provide long-term travel budget templates. Here’s a framework, with info on what financially sustainable travel REALLY means.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Life as a full-time traveler, Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

46 Hidden Travel Costs You Can Avoid To Save Money (like airline fees, hotel fees, & more)

Last Updated: January 7, 2021

46 hidden Travel Costs to Avoid, from The Professional Hobo

Here are 46 hidden travel costs that could derail your budget if you’re not prepared for them. From airline extras to hotel add-ons and more, these tips will help you plan and save money on the road.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides

How To Travel On A Budget: 14 Creative Tips That No One Talks About

Last Updated: December 26, 2020

14 Secret ways to save money while traveling

After a dozen years of traveling, I’ve learned a few ways to save money that nobody talks about. Here’s how to travel on a budget and stretch your money with 14 killer secret budget travel tips.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides

Travel Vaccinations: How to Decide if You Should Get Vaccinated

Last Updated: January 16, 2021

Travel Vaccinations Guide

Trying to decide which travel vaccinations to get (if any)? This guide is packed with info to help you make an informed decision about your health.

Filed Under: Travel Lifestyle Guides

Things To Do Before Traveling Abroad: A Simple Guide to Visas, Documents, and Other Important Things

Last Updated: January 17, 2021

Travel Preparation Essentials, like visas, onward tickets, official documents, etc

Some things just have to get done before you travel. Things like visas, important legal documents, even proof of onward travel! This guide outlines it all. It finishes off with instructions on how to sell everything to travel.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

How to Manage Your Money: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Planning for Travelers

Last Updated: June 23, 2020

Managing Your Money: Financial Planning Advice for Travelers

Debt management, organization of finances, saving for retirement, asset allocation, and more: Financial planning is always sticky, but when you’re traveling the world? Eek. This guide gives you everything you need to manage your money on the road.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides

How To Start A Travel Blog: an Epic In-Depth Guide

Last Updated: January 7, 2021

how to start a travel blog - an epic in-depth guide

Want to know how to start a travel blog? Here’s everything you need to know to go from concept to money-making machine (including why you shouldn’t do it)! This post is the ultimate in unbiased advice.

Filed Under: Remote Work, Travel Lifestyle Guides

The Creative Guide to Free or Cheap Accommodation

Last Updated: February 15, 2021

The Creative Guide to Free or Cheap Accommodation

This gigantic free guide to finding free and cheap accommodation around the world is guaranteed to save you hundreds – if not thousands – of dollars on your next trip. Click through and see for yourself!

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

How to Become a Digital Nomad and Go Location Independent: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

Last Updated: January 7, 2021

How to Go Location Independent - the Ultimate Beginner's Guide

From career options and ideas, to overhead costs, experiential advice, logistics, and more… This guide outlines all the basics you need to learn how to become a digital nomad and go location independent. Want to work online? Let’s get started!

Filed Under: Remote Work, Travel Lifestyle Guides

How to Make Money While Traveling (7 Surefire Ways)

Last Updated: January 22, 2021

how to make money while traveling

Knowing how to make money while traveling can be the difference between a lifetime of long-term travel and going home when your savings dries up. This guide goes WAY in-depth into 7 effective ways to make money while you travel.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Remote Work, Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

Expat Health Insurance: Travel Insurance for Full-Time and Long-Term Travelers

Last Updated: April 9, 2020

Guide to Expat Health Insurance

How do long-term / full-time travelers insure themselves against medical emergencies? Expat insurance is a solution. Here’s everything you need to know.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

The Complete & Easy Guide to Insurance for Travelers

Last Updated: April 7, 2020

Insurance for Travelers: the Complete and Easy Guide

What are the different kinds of travel insurance – and which kind do you need the most? Answer every possible question you have about travel insurance with this guide, which includes a glossary of terms and claims advice.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

Staying Healthy While Traveling – Natural Preventions and Cures

Last Updated: April 30, 2020

How to Stay Healthy on the Road

I’ve suffered a ridiculous number of illnesses and diseases on the road; now I’m an expert on staying healthy while traveling! Learn what’s in my travel medical kit, what supplements I use, natural cures, and all my tips and techniques for staying healthy while traveling and avoiding illness in the first place.

Filed Under: Travel Lifestyle Guides, travel planning

Travel Security: How To Keep Your Finances, Data, & Identity Safe On The Road

Last Updated: April 7, 2020

TRAVEL SECURITY! The Ultimate Guide

It’s important to keep your documents, data, finances, and identity safe while traveling. In this ultimate guide to travel security, you’ll learn everything you need to know, including VPNs and more.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides

The Ultimate Guide To Traveling with Money

Last Updated: June 23, 2020

best ways to travel with money

Credit cards, cash, debit cards, prepaid travel cards, etc….throw in international travel, and it gets complicated. In this guide, I outline the best ways to travel with money, securely and safely and without losing your shirt in fees.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Travel Lifestyle Guides

Checked vs. Carry-On Luggage (and Why Checked is Best)

Last Updated: February 7, 2021

Checked vs. Carry-On Luggage

When it comes to luggage, I’ve had it all. Checked luggage, carry-on luggage, rolling, backpacks, wheeled backpacks, hybrids, and more. Here’s why I now travel with checked luggage, along with criteria fo you to decide if carry-on or checked is best for you – and the best road-tested luggage recommendations.

Filed Under: Top Posts, travel gear, Travel Lifestyle Guides

Filing Taxes as a Digital Nomad: Everything You Need to Know

Last Updated: January 7, 2021

Filing Taxes as a Digital Nomad: Everything You Need to Know

How do you go about filing taxes as a digital nomad? With an ever-increasing population of digital nomads taking to the road, this is becoming an increasingly prevalent issue. Learn from experienced digital nomads in this GIANT guide with everything you need to know about filing taxes as a digital nomad.

Filed Under: Financial Travel Tips, Remote Work, Travel Lifestyle Guides

How to Get Support as a Writer Living Abroad

Last Updated: December 19, 2020

As a writer living abroad, I’ve been burnt by a lack of support – both professional and moral – from friends and family. Here are lessons learned about support.

Filed Under: Life as a full-time traveler, Travel Lifestyle Guides

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I'm Nora Dunn. I traveled the world full-time for 12 years, and I still travel for half the year (pandemics notwithstanding).
Expert on long-term travel, personal finance (as a former CFP), remote work, and lifestyle design.
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