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Week-In-The-Life Series

This series features the "daily grind" of full-time travel for other travelers. As you'll quickly learn, every traveler - and every day - is very different.

A Week-In-The-Life of Ben: The Human Earth Project and Sisters For Sale

Last Updated: June 24, 2020

Ben Randall, Human Earth Project

Here’s a riveting week-in-the-life of Ben in Myanmar, as part of a 6-month photographic and film project (called The Human Earth Project) to raise awareness of human trafficking. It turned into a 5-year mission that has culminated in a multi-award-winning documentary called Sisters For Sale.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Mak and The Cap

Last Updated: April 25, 2020

Want to know what it’s like to live on a 41′ sailboat in the Caribbean? Join Mak and The Cap for a week-in-the-life of their adventures!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Angela and Chris of Nomadic Lifestyle, in Scotland

Last Updated: February 11, 2021

Enjoy this week-in-the-life of nomadic travelers Angela and Chris, from Nomadic Lifestyle, traveling through Scotland!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Kristyn: Overland from Berlin to Taiwan

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

avatar for Kristyn Bacon, overland traveler

Kristyn from Trainless magazine is on an epic overland adventure from Berlin to Taiwan. Catch a week-in-the-life of Kristyn’s journey here!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Tiva in South Africa

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

South Africa is a land of such mystery and beauty. Here’s a week-in-the-life of Tiva (of Tiva’s Travel Tales) traveling through South Africa with a friend.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Matt, Teaching English in Taiwan

Last Updated: June 20, 2020

Here’s a taste of the “daily grind” of teaching English in Taiwan, as written by full-time traveler Matt from A Boundless Environment.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Ben and Marissa in Italy

Last Updated: August 8, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Ben and Marissa, world travelers from Canada, exploring Italy!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Chris Reynolds – The One Effect, in Peru

Last Updated: June 27, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Chris Reynolds and a group of volunteers as part of The One Effect, expanding sustainable farming in the Sacred Valley of Peru.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Rikka on the Ring Road in Iceland

Last Updated: May 4, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Rikka of Deviating the Norm, traveling the ring road in Iceland with some fellow travelers.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Dan and Jess, Teaching in Rural China

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

Living in rural China has it’s perks and challenges. Here’s a week-in-the-life of Dan and Jess, living and Teaching English in rural China.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Tom: Making a Film (Karun) in Iran

Last Updated: May 13, 2020

Here’s a culture (and snow) filled week-in-the-life of Tom Allen as he travels through Iran shooting a film about the Karun river.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Will, The Broke Backpacker

Last Updated: May 13, 2020

Writer and photographer. Adventurer and vagabond. Budget travel expert…here’s a week-in-the-life of Will Hatton, The Broke Backpacker, in Antigua!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Nat and Rob: Love and Road

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Nat and Rob of Love and Road: budget travellers, newbie bloggers, and sun seekers, in Turkey.

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A Week-in-the-life of Antonio and Amanda, Cycling Costa Rica

Last Updated: October 12, 2020

Antonio and Amanda of The Adventure Junkies began traveling by bicycle in January 2013. Here’s a week-in-the-life of these two while cycling in Costa Rica!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Lucy and Oli: Two Backpackateers

Last Updated: September 13, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Lucy and Oli of Two Backpackateers, house-sitting in France!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Jonny Backpackingman in Kyrgyzstan

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Jonny from Backpackingman traveling, riding, sleeping in yurts, and staying with friends throughout Kyrgyzstan.

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A Week-In-The-Life of BBQBoy and Spanky in Prague

Last Updated: October 12, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Canadians BBQ Boy and Spanky, working remotely while traveling the world long-term. In this issue, they’re living in Prague.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Emma: Sailing Around the World

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

What is it like to live on a sailboat? Here’s a week-in-the-life of Emma, a former teacher in Portugal who quit her job to sail around the world.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Francesco in Spain

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Francesco, an Italian digital nomad, living the expat life in Barcelona and traveling around Spain.

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A Week-In-the-Life of Drew: Hungry Partier

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Drew, The Hungry Partier, on the craziest week of his life, backpacking with a friend through four Eastern European countries.

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A-Week-In-The-Life of GypsyPrime: Salaam from Brunei

Last Updated: May 17, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Prime Sarmiento, living and working as a newspaper editor in Brunei.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Derek Freal: Locked Up Abroad!

Last Updated: April 5, 2020

An intense week-in-the-life of Derek locked up abroad in Indonesia, facing deportation for a Tweet that caught the attention of the Indonesian government.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Kirsty, Living in Kigali, Rwanda

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

Ever wonder what daily life in Rwanda is like? Here’s a week-in-the-life of Kirsty of Nerdy Nomad, living, working, and volunteering in Rwanda!

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A-Week-In-The-Life of Morgan Pettersson in Sulawesi

Last Updated: May 17, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Morgan Pettersson, living and working as an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development in Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Chris and Tamara: Our Leap Year

Last Updated: March 22, 2020

Here’s a fun week-in-the-life of Chris and Tamara of Our Leap Year, living, working location independently, and learning Spanish in Argentina.

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A Week-In-The-Life of the McIntyres: 5th Wheeling Across the US

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

The McIntyre’s are visiting all 50 States, Canada, and Mexico. Here’s a week-in-the-life of living, working, studying, and traveling in their 5th wheel.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Ann – East Village Nomad

Last Updated: February 20, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Ann Woodward, full-time traveller of East Village Nomad, travelling through Guatemala and Honduras.

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A Week-in-the-Life of Emily and Ewan: The Inca Trail

Last Updated: June 27, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Emily and Ewan doing something very near and dear to my heart: hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, in Peru.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Tamara, Globe Guide, in Colombia

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

Want to get lost in Colombia? Join Tamara (of Globe Guide) and her husband as they travel through Ecuador and Colombia in this week-in-the-life.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Simone and Jason: Living The Dream in Asia

Last Updated: May 6, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Simone and Jason of JS Living the Dream – traipsing through Bali, Singapore, and Malaysia.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Francis: Unseen Africa

Last Updated: February 11, 2021

Francis of Unseen Africa

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Francis Tapon as he searches out The Unseen Africa for a television show he’s filming and book he’s writing.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Anne and Mike in Nicaragua

Last Updated: February 20, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Anne and Mike of Viajaryamar.com, working and playing in Nicaragua.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Syd and Macky: Nomadically Inclined

Last Updated: July 11, 2020

Join pro mountain bike racers Syd and Macky as they live and bike their way around New Zealand in this week-in-the-life!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Ivana and Gianni: Nomad Is Beautiful

Last Updated: June 20, 2020

Here’s a lovely week-in-the-life of Ivana and Gianni of Nomad is Beautiful, eating good food, leading photo walks, and living the good life in Chiang Mai.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Chris: Postcards from Lapland

Last Updated: July 11, 2020

Instead of Chris writing a week-in-the-life of his adventures in Lapland, he has selected 7 days within a year of Lapland, featuring postcards from each.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Dave and Erin from Nomad Spirit

Last Updated: April 5, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Dave and Erin, digital nomads of Nomad Spirit, living it up in the digital nomad hotspot of Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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A Week-In-The-Life of The Guy: Flights and Frustration

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of The Guy of Flights and Frustration, living the working/traveling life in Australia.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Karen and Eric of the Trans Americas Journey

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Here’s a Week-in-the-Life of the Trans-Americas from Colombia to Ecuador; incl the smallest hotel room, a surreal cathedral, and a border crossing surprise.

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A Week-in-The-Life of Adrian: Kicking the Bucket List in Thailand and China

Last Updated: February 20, 2020

Adrian Landsberg's Adventure on the Great Wall, checking out Thailand and China

Naked bungee jumps, the most dangerous hike in the world, the Great Wall, and other bucket list adventures in China and Thailand, in this week-in-the-life!

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A Week-in-The-Life of Simone & Barry, Traveling and Working in Thailand

Last Updated: June 20, 2020

A week-in-the-life of Simone and Barry, on their bicycles

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Simone and Barry, traveling and working on their location independent businesses in Thailand.

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A Week-in-the-Life of The Barefoot Nomad Family: Marrakech, Morocco

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

Join Micki and Charles and their Barefoot Nomad family in this week-in-the-life of navigating souks and camel rides in Morocco.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Ndrika in Canada’s Rocky Mountains

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Ndrika, working at Heaven’s Gate sanctuary, climbing, and attending rodeos in Canada’s Rocky Mountains!

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A Week-In-The-Life of TravelEater Johanna in Panama

Last Updated: July 11, 2020

Red Frog

Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of Johanna Read – TravelEater and travel writer – on a solo trip through Panama!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Steven Sirski: Farm Hand in Australia

Last Updated: November 21, 2020

Steven Sirski has spent 4.5 years working and travelling around the world. Here’s a week-in-the-life of Steven in Australia, working as a farm hand.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Kristin: Be My Travel Muse, in Malaysia

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Kristin Addis of Be My Travel Muse, hiking, biking, and diving through Malaysia!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Susan, Travel Junkette, in Nicaragua

Last Updated: May 7, 2020

Here’s a great week-in-the-life of Susan, aka Travel Junkette, living and traveling in Nicaragua.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Melanie: Long-Term Couchsurfing in California

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

Melanie Cobb, couchsurfing

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Melanie Cobb, of Journey to Wildness, carving out her niche and long-term couch surfing in California.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Sam and Zab – Indefinite Adventure

Last Updated: May 4, 2020

Sam and Zab, on an Indefinite Adventure!

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Sam and Zab on their indefinite adventure, through Chile and Argentina.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Julio Moreno in South Korea and Japan

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Julio Moreno of Travel World Heritage, teaching English in South Korea and making a weekend trip to Okinawa Japan.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Kim Dinan in India

Last Updated: June 25, 2020

A week-in-the-life of Kim traveling through India

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Kim of So Many Places, traveling with her friend around India!

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A Week-in-the-Life of Tiff and Chris: Vagabond Way

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

Please enjoy this week-in the-life of Tiff and Chris of Vagabond Way, as they travel around Australia living in an ’89 Mitsubishi Van.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Theodora of EscapeArtistes – Stuck in Nepal

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Theodora and her son Zac leaving Everest base camp and getting stuck in Lukla, then Kathmandu for Christmas.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Nick and Dariece: Goats on the Road, in Mozambique

Last Updated: May 4, 2020

Here’s a picture-perfect week-in-the-life of Nick and Dariece (of Goats On The Road), starting in the stunning beachside village of Tofo in Mozambique.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Srah Howell in Peru

Last Updated: May 6, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Srah living in Peru; from Spanish class to surfing, to police escorts, an unfortunate theft, and 17 flights of stairs!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Charli and Ben: Transporting a Yacht in Australia

Last Updated: November 21, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Charli and Ben of Wanderlusters, transporting an Australian yacht, and then serendipitously a 4×4 deep in the outback.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Greg Snell: Adventure Tour Leader

Last Updated: April 8, 2020

Greg Snell

What’s it like to be an adventure tour leader? Here’s a week-in-the-life of Greg Snell discovering he’s the only Canadian finalist for the “Best Jobs in the World”!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Susan Hurley: O Hi, Asia!

Last Updated: May 7, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Susan Hurley, as she makes her way from Vietnam to America with pit-stops in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Hardie Karges in the Balkans

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Join Hardie Karges for a week-in-the-life wending his way through the Balkans as part of a greater backpacking mission to visit every country in the world.

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A Week-In-The-Life of The GypsyNesters: Galapagos Islands Photo Essay

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of GypsyNesters David and Veronica in the Galapagos Islands. The photos are incredible!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Jonny: Don’t Stop Living

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Jonny (of Don’t Stop Living) traveling from the mountains of Yunnan in China to the beaches of Bohol in the Philippines!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Mel and Nick: StaySitRollover

Last Updated: June 25, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Mel and Nick of StaySitRollover as they house-sit in London and York!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Lisa and George: We Said Go Travel

Last Updated: January 16, 2021

bangkok dinner ya nop

Here’s a great week-in-the-life of Lisa and George of We Said Go Travel, visiting Thailand and India and reminiscing about Burma.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Matt Bailey in Myanmar

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Matt Bailey and his fiancée traveling and hiking through mystical Myanmar.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Tony: WWOOFing on A Tuscan Farm

Last Updated: January 16, 2021

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Tony and his wife Meg WWOOfing on a Tuscan Farm!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Mariann in Chile

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

Mariann in Chile

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Mariann (Tiny Girl With a Big Bag) visiting Santiago and Valparaiso in Chile!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Niall Doherty in Nepal

Last Updated: May 4, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Irishman Niall Doherty as he treks, paraglides, and works on his freelance business in Nepal.

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A Week-In-The-Life of The Weegs in Thailand

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

Adam eating pumpkin

Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of Pamela and Adam Weegs traveling around Thailand!

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A Week-In-The-Life of David in Peru

Last Updated: April 5, 2020

David Slenk

Here’s a week-in-the-life of fellow author David Slenk, hiking and traveling in remote Peru. Enjoy!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Simon: Living in Senegal

Last Updated: May 6, 2020

Simon and his family

Please enjoy this very interesting week-in-the-life of Simon in Senegal, living with his Senegalese wife and their baby. What a different world!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Gigi in Belgium and Germany

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Gigi, a full-time traveling digital nomad and her dog Luna, as they live and travel in Belgium and Germany.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Hannah and Chris: LovePlayWork

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Hannah and Chris of LovePlayWork

Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of Hannah and Chris at the beginning of their RTW Home Exchange adventure, in central Oregon.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Rory in China

Last Updated: May 4, 2020

Come along for a week-in-the-life of Rory – of Traveling Round The World – in China.

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A Week-In-the-Life of Old World Wandering in Laos and China

Last Updated: March 22, 2020

Claire and Iain

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Claire van den Heever and Iain Manley of Old Wolrld Wandering as they make their way from Laos to China.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Sohaib: Returning to Karachi

Last Updated: May 6, 2020

Sohaib

Sohaib was born in Pakistan but grew up abroad. Here is a week-in-the-life of Sohaib returning to Karachi to attend a conference and visit long-lost family.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Tash in Toronto

Last Updated: May 12, 2020

Tash in Toronto

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Tash, an Aussie spending the summer working and studying in (my home town of) Toronto.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Rachael: Today I Ate a Baguette

Last Updated: May 4, 2020

Here’s a very funny week-in-the-life of Rachael from Today I Ate A Baguette, as she travels solo through Greece. Enjoy!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Ryan McCoy: Van-Dwelling in the USA

Last Updated: May 4, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Ryan as he carves out a routine living in his van all over the USA, starting in Houston.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Craig and John: Flashpack At Forty

Last Updated: March 22, 2020

Craig & John

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Craig and John traveling from the Philippines to Japan, dealing with daily challenges (and opportunities) for long-term travelers.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Anne McKinnell: Photographing North America by RV

Last Updated: February 20, 2020

cathedral rock

Anne sold everything a year ago to travel around North America by RV photographing her journey. Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of Anne in Arizona!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Jari: Helping Turtles in Costa Rica

Last Updated: November 20, 2020

playing with host family kids

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Jari Cox – a 19 year old Aussie globetrotter extraordinaire – as she volunteers with turtles in Costa Rica.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Adam and Darcie of Trekity

Last Updated: February 16, 2020

Adam & Darcie of Trekity

Here’s a week-in-the-life of travel writers Adam and Darcie on their lifestyle-based trip from Guatemala to the tip of South America.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Sis McCray in England

Last Updated: May 6, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Sis. McCray in 1999 when she “retired” to be of service around the world. This is the start of her professional globetrotting career.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Inge: Volunteering in Costa Rica

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Inge in Costa Rica

In 2008 Inge moved from Germany to NYC, but she goes to Latin America as much as she can. Here’s a week-in-the-life of Inge as she volunteers in a Costa Rican Zoo.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Bella in South America

Last Updated: March 1, 2020

The J-Man

Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of globetrotter Bella (a Swedish journalist), as she starts a trip in Rio De Janiero, working her way up to Los Angeles.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Tom: Active Backpacker

Last Updated: May 13, 2020

Tom: Active Backpacker

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Tom of Active Backpacker; an Australian living the expat life in The Netherlands.

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A Week-In-The-Life of John: Travel Rinse Repeat

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

CNN-Escalator

Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of John of Travel Rinse Repeat, as he combines business and pleasure across the United States with his unique lifestyle.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Elaine: Runaway Brit

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

Elaine: Runaway Brit

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Elaine (a Runaway Brit) as she takes a boat from Columbia to Panama City as part of her lifestyle of traveling and teaching abroad.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Ed: RexyEdventures

Last Updated: May 16, 2020

Telling the world

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Ed Rex, about to embark on an RTW solo trip, who wants to show the world that deaf people can travel the world solo too.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Pia and Paul in Israel

Last Updated: May 4, 2020

Pia & Paul

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Pia and her son Paul (of Are We There Yet) as they take a tour through Israel.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Jade and James: Our Oyster

Last Updated: April 11, 2020

jade and james

Jade and James are a Canadian/English couple that met while Couchsurfing. Here’s a week-in-the-life of Jade and James (of OurOyster.com) in New Zealand!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Dorothy: Volunteering in the Cook Islands

Last Updated: April 5, 2020

Dorothy Conlon

Dorothy Conlon is an octogenarian globe-trotter who combines travel with volunteer/service. Here’s a week-in-the-life of Dorothy volunteering in the Cook Islands.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Nancy and Shawn Power

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of Nancy and Shawn as they finish the emotional process of selling everything and launch into their new lives of travel.

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A-Week-In-The-Life of Wade Shepard: Vagabond Journey

Last Updated: May 17, 2020

Wade Shepard: Vagabond Journey

Wade Shepard has been traveling the world perpetually for over 12 years. Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of Wade and his family in Colombia.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Andrea & John: Inspiring Travellers

Last Updated: February 20, 2020

John & Andrea: Inspiring Travellers

John and Andrea are nomadic thirty-somethings travelling the world on a one year-sabbatical. Here’s a week-in-the-life in England, Austria, and Slovenia.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Alisha: Small World Pursuits

Last Updated: February 20, 2020

waterfalls in Banos

Alisha has been volunteering around the world since April 2011. Here’s a week-in-the-life of Alisha of Small World Pursuits, on a volunteer project in Ecuador.

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A Week-In-The-Life of Migration Mark (Migrationology) – in Bangkok

Last Updated: February 11, 2021

Mark Wiens of Migrationology, in Bangkok

Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of Migration Mark of Central Africa as he scours the streets of Bangkok for gastronomic delights.

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A Week-in-the-Life of a Family of Seven: Discover Share Inspire

Last Updated: February 16, 2020

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Rachel Denning of Discover Share Inspire writes around the world as she travels with her husband and five children. They are currently driving from Alaska to Argentina in a veggie powered truck. Please enjoy this week-the-life of this huge family as they travel in Utah and California. This post was originally published in 2011. It […]

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A Week-In-The-Life of Andrew: Road Roving

Last Updated: February 20, 2020

Here’s a week-in-the-life of Andrew of Road Roaving, as he roves around Australia as an outback motorcycle tour guide (seeking the open road and debauchery on his days off).

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A Week-In-The-Life of Mr. HalfFull & Ms. HalfEmpty in the South Pacific

Last Updated: April 26, 2020

HalfFull and HalfEmpty in the South Pacific

Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of HalfFull and HalfEmpty in the South Pacific, as part of a 10 week trip to 8 countries. Whew!

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A Week-In-The-Life of Jasmine – Jasmine Wanders

Last Updated: April 10, 2020

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Here’s a week-in-the-life of Jasmine from Jasmine Wanders, as she wanders through Columbia!

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