Explore Travel Destinations by Country
From colonial cities in Central America to small towns in Oregon to the coastlines of Portugal, our slow travel lifestyle has taken us across multiple continents. We’re not vacationing – we’re living in these places for weeks or months at a time. That means we explore like locals, spend carefully, and dig deep into the day-to-day experience.
If you’re trying to decide where to go next – or just want to see what it’s really like to live abroad – start here.
Table of Contents
Europe
Portugal
Portugal was our third country on our multi-year fulltime travel journey, we arrived in mid-February 2024 and lived there for just a over a month. We visited Lisbon (twice!), Faro and day-tripped it to Praia de Faro (Faro Beach) and Tavira. We’ll be adding more posts as soon! Watch this space for our travel experiences, accommodation reviews, suggested things to do and itineraries
Algarve/Faro
A Day Trip to Praia de Faro: Golden Sands and Local Charm
My Portuguese Sandwich Recipe: Bringing Lisbon’s Flavors to Your Kitchen
Things to do in Faro, Portugal – Catedral de Faro
Lisbon
An Itinerary for Lisbon: The Perfect Self-Guided Day in Belém
Best Times to Visit Lisbon: Weather & Prices for Budget Travelers Like Us
Lisboa Card Review: A First-Timer’s Guide to Saving Money with the Lisbon Card
My Portuguese Sandwich Recipe: Bringing Lisbon’s Flavors to Your Kitchen
Our DIY Walking Tour of Belem, or How We Explored 15 Historic Sites in One Day!
Our Visit to Lisbon’s National Tile Museum & The Mistake We Made
Taking a Tuk Tuk Tour of Lisbon & Why The Splurge Was Worth It
England
Andover
Exploring Andover: A Budget-Friendly Adventure (Hampshire, England)
Derby
Our 29-Day Detour to Derby, England: Budget Friendly Things to Do in Derby
London
Accio disappointment! Our not-so-magical Harry Potter walking tour in London
Is Harry Potter Studio Tour Worth The Time And Money?
Our List of the Top 8 Affordable Places to Stay in London England (2024)
Oxford
An Itinerary for Oxford England
Southampton
40 Things That Made Us Say, “Southampton’s Worth Exploring”
Italy (Rome)
Port to Port: Our Journey Getting from Italy to Albania – A Step-by-Step Guide for Budget Travelers
Albania (Durres)
Port to Port: Our Journey Getting from Italy to Albania – A Step-by-Step Guide for Budget Travelers
Spain (Barcelona)
Exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter Walking Tour: Our Experience with the GPSMyCity app
North America
Florida
Pre-Cruise Planning Guide for Your Transatlantic Cruise
We found Budget Friendly Inns Near Cruise Port in Fort Lauderdale
Oregon
A day at the beach – Newport, OR
Crater Lake National Park Travel Guide
Prineville Oregon, a hidden gem of a small town
Washington
International Mermaid Museum Review: A Hidden Gem on Washington’s Coast
Westport Winery Garden Resort: A Multi-Faceted Destination on Washington’s Coast
Canada
Exploring WWII Aviation History at the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Manitoba
Mexico
Cost of Living in Mexico for 6 Weeks: Our Detailed Breakdown
Guanajuato
A Budget-Foodie’s Guide to Guanajuato: Local Dishes You Can’t Miss
An Itinerary for One Day in Guanajuato
How to Get to Guanajuato By Bus & What to Expect at the Bus Station
Top 10+ Places to Visit & Things to Do in Guanajuato
Where to Stay in Guanajuato City
Why We Chose Guanajuato: 5 Compelling Reasons to Visit
Mexico City
3 Days in Mexico City: A Budget-Friendly Itinerary
Budget-Friendly Adventures in Mexico City: 9 Free or Nearly Free Museums, Parks and Public Spaces
Exploring Palacio de Bellas Artes – Mexico City, Mexico
Exploring Teotihuacán: Our Day Trip to the Pyramids from Mexico City
From Chile to Guanajuato: Why Mexico City Was the Perfect Stop for Nomads Like Us
Mexico City 5-Day Itinerary: Culture, Cuisine & Local Charm on a Budget
Central America
Costa Rica
Costa Rica was our next country on our multi-year fulltime travel journey, we arrived in mid-January 2024 and stayed about a month. We visited Puerto Viejo and San Jose.
11 Budget-Friendly Things to do in San Jose Costa Rica on foot!
Our Visit to the National Theater of Costa Rica
3 Day Itinerary for San Jose, Costa Rica
Our Puerto Viejo Accommodation Review: Brisas del Caribe
Dinosaurs to Butterflies: What to Expect at Costa Rica’s Natural Science Museum la Salle
The #1 Reason You Should visit San Jose, Costa Rica
Budget-Friendly Places to Stay in San Jose, Costa Rica
Costa Rica on a Budget Travel Guide
Panama
Our first destination in our multi-year fulltime travel journey, we arrived in Panama in mid November 2023 and traveled the country (Panama City, Coronado, Elle Valle, Boquete, Boca de Toro) until mid January 2024. You can follow those stories here:
Rain, Tacos, and Humidity: Our First Weeks in Panama City
Our Visit to the Punta Culebra Nature Center – Smithsonian Wildlife Experience in Panama City
We Wander around Panama City’s Old Town – Casco Viejo
Our Take on the Biomuseo in Panama City
Our Review of Studio Coliving Hotel in Panama City, Panama
Our Visit to a Coffee Farm Tour in Boquete
7 Things We Did, or at least tried to do, in Boquete Panama
South America
Argentina (Buenos Aires)
11 Reasons Why Buenos Aires Is Worth Visiting & Why It’s Not
Buenos Aires Santiago Bus: Why You Should Take the Bus
Is the Palace of Running Water Buenos Aires Worth a visit?
Our Cost of Living in Buenos Aires Argentina for Two Months Report
Chile (Valparaiso, Vina del mar)
A day out in Viña del Mar, Chile
Buenos Aires Santiago Bus: Why You Should Take the Bus
Local Exploration: National Maritime Museum and Cultural Quarter in Valparaiso Chile
Our Itinerary
Italy & Albania | April – June-ish 2025
Transatlantic Cruise | March 2025 – April 2025
Mexico | February 2025 – March 2025
South America | October 2024 – February 2025
North America | June 2024 – October 2024
England | March 2024 – June 2024
Spain & France | March 2024
Portugal | February 2024 – March 2024
Costa Rica | January 20204 – February 2024
Panama | November 2023 – January 2024
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