Our most-read posts of 2025, covering travel gear, cost of living abroad, destination guides, and practical tips from our second year of full-time travel.

In this, our second year of full time traveling, we have been amazed by how many of you followed along as we explored new cities, tested out travel gear, shared destination guides, budget hotels, cost of living breakdowns, practical travel logistics and continued learning how to make this nomadic life work on a budget.

You read, commented, emailed, bookmarked, cooked our recipes, and apparently had a lot of feelings about phone plans abroad.

Here are your favorite posts of 2025. Some are practical, some are delicious, and a few might inspire you to hop on a bus across the Andes.

Let’s take a look at what you loved this year.

#1 – Best Merino Wool T-Shirt for Travel: We Tested 4 Brands for a Full Year

A lot of you were curious about whether merino wool shirts are actually worth the money. After testing four shirts across humid Panama, breezy Portugal, and warm Mexico City, Sandra had strong opinions.

Spoiler: the budget friendly brands surprised us and often outperformed the expensive option.

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#2 – ResMed AirMini Review: Is This $1000 Portable CPAP Worth It?

We share our long-term experience with the ResMed AirMini, including real-world nightly use, comparisons with a standard CPAP, travel considerations, and whether this portable option is worth the cost for full-time travelers.

#3 – Things to Do in Southampton, England

Southampton turned out to be far more interesting than we expected. This guide covers historic sites, museums, walks, and easy day trips, making it a great base for slow travelers exploring southern England.

#4 – Budget Hotels Near the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port

Planning a cruise often starts and ends with a hotel stay. We researched budget-friendly options near Port Everglades and share our top picks that balance convenience, comfort, and price for cruise travelers.

#5 – Cost of Living in Chile: What We Actually Spent

This post breaks down every dollar we spent during 43 days living in Chile, from housing and food to healthcare and tech, giving you a real-world benchmark for planning long-term travel or an expat stay.

#6 – Things to Do in San José, Costa Rica

San José is often rushed through on the way to beaches or rainforests. In this guide, we explored museums, markets, parks, and cultural highlights that make the capital worth lingering in.

#7 – How to Save Money AND Use Your Phone While Traveling Abroad

Using your phone overseas without surprise charges can be confusing. In this guide we break down what actually works — cheap carriers, eSIMs, Wi-Fi calling, and real tips from our own travels — to keep you connected without the stress.

#8 – How to Get to Guanajuato by Bus with What to Expect at the Station

Turns out many of you are bus travelers too. Welcome

This guide resonated with people who prefer land travel over flying. We explained routes from major cities, what the stations are like, safety tips, and how to get from the Guanajuato terminal into the historic center.

#9 – Buenos Aires to Santiago by Bus: Scenic Affordable and Surprisingly Comfortable

If you have ever wanted to wind through the Andes by road

This post found an enthusiastic audience among the adventurous. It is a long trip but the scenery is unforgettable. We shared details about the route, border process, dramatic mountain roads, and small moments that make overland travel memorable.

#10 – A Budget Foodie’s Guide to Guanajuato: Local Dishes You Cannot Miss

Because travel is half walking and half snacks

This was especially popular with readers heading to Mexico for the winter. We highlighted our favorite tacos, tortas, mercados, and casual spots from our six week stay, complete with real prices and a few salsa related surprises.