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]]>Travel bloggers Danielle and Tommy know best. The full-time travelers have embraced the RV lifestyle and have been living on the road since 2016. Having traveled for some four years, alongside their two dogs, Missy and Trip, the couple’s RV travels have taken them to almost all of the lower 48 states in the United States, all over Canada, and up and down Mexico’s Baja Peninsula.
“First, came finding the perfect [for us] home-on-wheels,” they recall the process on their personal website. “Several months scouring the internet went by, we toured and test drove a few different Toyota’s—until we found our RV located just outside of Seattle, Washington.” They then ended their lease, sold all of their furniture, packed light, and were headed towards the east coast where they would renovate and rebuild the RV.
Their website and Instagram include before-and-after photos of their RV renovation, as well as documentation from life on the road. “We’ve learned so much from our time on the road,” write the seasoned travelers, “and have both grown so much from this entire experience. From learning how to DIY our RV renovation, to learning how to create multiple streams of income to sustain our lifestyle. It’s not always easy or beautiful, but life was meant to be an adventure!”
You’d want to follow them around, at least on Instagram…
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]]>I Like Local aims to bridge the gap between cultures, bringing people together so as to create deeper connections and lasting memories. The online platform is a responsible travel marketplace that allows travelers to directly connect with locals and book authentic stays and experiences, making the switch between traveling like a tourist to traveling like a local.
“We’re not a traditional company,” reads their website. “We are a company with new principles that prepares for a different, more sustainable way of doing business.” According to their website, their aim is to connect people from different cultures and different walks of life so as to leave a positive footprint and create value for both tourists and locals.
“We believe in the transformational power of travel,” the write. “Immersing in the life of locals facilitates better understanding and gives travelers a new perspective.” According to their website, 100% of the money asked by local hosts is paid to them, offering locals a sustainable way to earn money and provide travelers with in-depth travel experiences.
Their goal—more inclusive tourism—means contributing to making rural territories more accessible for both locals and visitors of different generations and different access needs, thus providing a better quality of life for all.
This is one company we can actually stand behind!
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]]>“The sun will always rise and set regardless,” they wrote on a recent Instagram post, “BUT what we choose to do with the light while it’s with us is what makes our lives special.” Describing themselves as “designers of their own lives”, they stress the importance of designing your life consciously. “Just like how we design and edit our photos, we can design and edit our lives!” they write. “We can add more brightness and color to our days! We can surround ourselves with more vibrant people! We can decrease the shadows that are blocking our light. We can create a life saturated with happiness!”
The inspiring, and very much Instagramable couple, crossed paths by chance (with Fe hailing from Germany and Snow originally from South Australia) while traveling, and have become a powerhouse ever since.
Over the years, they have traveled the world and seen the most beautiful places, met the happiest people, and discovered new ways of living. Through their experiences, they’ve been able to collect the tools they needed to design a dream lifestyle.
Now they hope to spread their inspiring message to other through their blog and Instagram. “Are you currently consciously designing your life the way you want it to look like?” they ask their one million followers. It’s a question worth asking.
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]]>But it’s not all bad. In fact, according to one expert, this pause in international travel gives us the gift of time to consider how we can travel more consciously; the silver lining being that consumers are doubling down on sustainability.
Of course, eco-tourism has been on the rise for some time. Seasoned travel-blogger Alison Abbott knows best. Abbott’s online platform, Green With Renvy, has been dedicated to eco-friendly travels from the moment of its birth; with blog posts including anything from Sustainable tourism in Costa Rica to Natural Remedies Using Poison Ivy.
“I focus on eco-friendly and responsible travel,” she shared with Travel Awaits. “With over a billion people traveling [the interview was published before the pandemic], it’s important to know where your dollars are going. A few simple steps can help to make the industry and destinations a lot more sustainable.”
“I think travel makes us all better citizens and helps to open minds,” stressed Abbott. “In particular, I enjoy off-the-beaten-path destinations and want to help others learn about unknown destinations.”
When travelling is safe, we’re sure to take her sound advice.
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]]>One of the things we’re most looking forward to in the days after COVID-19 is traveling. And at least according to Leyla Giray Alyanak, traveling doesn’t require a partner. In fact, the best journies are the ones you take on your own. A solo traveler based in rural Eastern France, Giray Alyanak has launched an online platform that encourages women to take a leap of faith when it comes to traveling. “Forget the partner, forget the doubts—you can own this!” she writes.
Giray Alyanak puts her money where her mouth is. Her blog— Women on the Road— provides women with the tools and guidelines that can help them deal with unfamiliar situations on the road.
“This entire website should NOT be necessary,” reads her website. “Solo female travelers should not need to take special precautions, travel with greater awareness or behave in certain ways just because we are women. But sadly, the world is a less than perfect place, and we do have to be aware of those differences. I won’t let them stop me from traveling on my own, and I trust you won’t either.”
Having traveled all over the world for the past 50 years, you’ll want to listen to her sound advice. Her guide will teach you how to plan a trip, how to stay safe, what to take, how to budget, and how to avoid getting lonely. In other words: all the things you face before, during, and after you travels.
When international travel is permitted again, we just might take her advice.
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I would play in the woods as a kid and pretend in fairies and magic. These days, I now know that magic is real, and we all have to keep creating it. 
Having lived in the Pacific Northwest all her life, she’s now based in Seattle (when she isn’t road tripping, that is). “If you were to ask me what one of my favorite places to roam around in is, Mt. Rainier would be at the top of my list,” wrote Friend in one blog post. “Growing up in Washington, when the clouds finally clear, it shows itself so majestically. It towers over Western Washington and makes itself known. It has a powerful presence to it.”
I am not the best with words— in fact I barely passed writing in college and my professor said I was horrible at it. It really scares me to write, it’s easier to post vague captions and focus on the photo. I often think the caption can be the best part of the photo. I always want to TALK with you all, kind of like it stream of consciousness, but I get nervous. So thanks to everyone who shared your vulnerabilities, it truly made me feel so much better. I will try my best to also show up and share what’s on my mind more instead of hiding it. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmattersAnd while exploring the great outdoors is a passion of hers, Friend also enjoys meeting fellow travelers along the way. “What captures my heart and soul when I travel are the people that I meet abroad,” she explains. “I was blown away by the kindness of the local people and their hospitality.”
I’m excited to head to the mountains this weekend to check it out there.“Growing up away from society and in a rural neighborhood is what shaped me into the person I am today,” she added in a recent Instagram post. “I would play in the woods as a kid and pretend in fairies and magic. These days, I now know that magic is real, and we all have to keep creating it.”
#alaska #kenaipeninsulaHer outlook and instant charm is exactly what our feed needs these uncertain times.
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]]>We don’t know about you, but when the skies clear we’re booking our vacation. No holding us back, our next vacation is a luxurious one. Carmen Edelson might as well be our guide. The mastermind behind online platform/brand, Carmen’s Luxury Travel, Edelson is always on the lookout for the finer things in life.
Recent blog posts include a Recipe for the Perfect Summer Road Trip and a post dedicated to Glamping in Montana, with recommendations on anything from exclusive beach hotels and small luxury hotels to weekend spa escapes and cruises.
“The best piece of travel advice I’ve ever been given relates to packing!” she noted in an interview with Travel Awaits. “My friend once told me to pack everything I absolutely want to bring on a trip…and then take half of it out! Also keep in mind that if you’re packing something you never wear at home, chances are you won’t wear it on your trip.”
We’re already taking notes from the master herself.
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]]>But following the right luxury travel experts might just help satisfy our innate wanderlust. Recently we’ve taken to Misha Gillingham’s travel blog, Wildluxe. Ranked as one of the top luxury travel blogs in the world, Wildluxe celebrates the meeting point between luxury hospitality and the great outdoors, so you get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
with @samsoniteusa #WeCarryTheWorld – thoughtfully designed to benefit both the traveler and the environment. ••• To me, this video is a lot more than just an #ad, it is really personal to me. It encompasses the focus for my life right now, which is spending more time outdoors, active, and in nature – and less time worrying about things that don’t make a difference. (I toss my designer shoes out the window and exchange them for some dirty sneakers + an old T-shirt, which is the opposite of what most people are doing this platform right now.) I want to stop wasting time and energy on trying to make everything appear perfect – and spend more energy on things that feel authentic and really feed my soul – things that matter in long run and bring lasting happiness. This is why I love what Samsonite is doing with their Eco-Nu bags. They are made with 100% post consumer recycled plastic bottles – designed to lighten the Earth and MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE!“I must admit I’ve always been fascinated by luxury hotels and all of the things that go into creating that perfect five-star guest experience,” relayed Gillingham in an interview with Husskie. “There are so many variables involved and I just love when it is executed flawlessly. It’s an art form and I want to give people a closer look at it.”
Alongside her fascination with all things lux, Gillingham admits to having an immense passion for adventure and a desire to share these explorations with others. A firm believer that getting outdoors is a key component in living a happy and healthy lifestyle, Gillingham is the half-glass-full type, with a positive outlook on life and people.
“Don’t waste any time on negative emotions that don’t serve you,” she says, “and most certainly—do not stand in your own way!” We might just take her word of advice…
itinerary created by @roarafrica | ROAR AFRICA was just recently named one of the top 10 safari outfitters in the world by Travel and Leisure! In fact, they were placed at number two, and it’s not hard to see why. The owner, Deborah Calmeyer was born and raised in Zimbabwe and can trace her African roots back 11 generations. Needless to say, the authenticity of her and her team’s knowledge in planning life-changing trips for guests is spot on.The post Get Your Luxury Travel Fix with Misha Gillingham appeared first on TettyBetty.
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]]>Since leaving her cushy corporate job in fashion, Halpern has visited over 40 countries on 6 continents, committing herself to living in the here and now and inspiring her thousands of followers to live life by their own rules.
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“My goal is to show you that if you want to make travel happen in your life, it’s truly possible,” she writes on her website. “I’m here to guide you along the way, whether you’re struggling with money to pay for travel, feel held back by the schedule of a 9-to-5, or simply get stressed just at the thought of planning a trip in the first place, I’m here for you girl. YOU GOT THIS.”
Her blog not only provides valuable and tangible information that you can use throughout your adventures but gives you that extra nudge to dream a little bigger and live a bit more fully. Recent blog posts also acknowledge the hardship of traveling during COVID, and include a list of 15 creative ways to feel like you’re traveling when you can’t.
“After being grounded for 7 months, I’m planning a trip back to Tulum in November and I couldn’t be more excited,” updated Halpern in a recent Instagram post.
We can’t wait to follow her on her many adventures:
One of the biggest lessons I've learned over these last 4 years being my own boss is that to stay on top of your game you have to keep learning. Things change SO FAST in this industry, and to succeed you have to be willing to keep trying new things, adapt, and add to your badass vault of skills 
It can be overwhelming but also I think it's what keeps things interesting and fun! I'd take that over a boring cubicle job any day 
What about you?! I've always taken the approach that it's a better use of my time to pay someone who already has the skills and success that I want to teach me, rather than try to piece things together myself. That's why I've spent over 10k in courses over the years from people I look up to, and I credit a lot of my success to these people who've been gracious enough to pass on their knowledge! If you want to learn from some of the best ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, CONTENT CREATORS, and DIGITAL NOMADS our there who have put in the work and are now teaching their knowledge to help YOU succeed, then check out the Online Business Bundle. You best bet I am diving into all the courses myself 
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Head to the link in my bio to purchase (PS- When you get the bundle through my link I'm automatically entering you to win 1 of 8 prizes, including a camera backpack, Hotels.com gift card, my entire preset Master Collection and more)! 
The truth is, books have been some of my greatest teachers in life and my great escape, but despite the extra time on my hands this year I've barely finished any books. I've probably picked up 10 and finished 3 
Instead, I've been watching about 5x the amount of normal TV that I typically do (which used to be practically none), and my reading time has been reserved for the few pages in the evening before my eyes can't remain open any longer. Anyone want to join me in this Fall 2020 reading challenge? Here's the insanely eclectic list I want to tackle by the end of the year 
Have you guys read any of these?! Do tell! A New Earth – Eckhart Tolle Slouching Toward Bethlehem – Joan Didion A Long Petal of the Sea – Isabel Allende I Will Teach You to Be Rich – Ramit Sethi How to Change Your Mind – Michael Pollan Living the Law of One – Carla Rueckert Untamed – Glennon Doyle American Dirt – Jeanine Cummins The Tenth Insight – James Redfield Profit First – Mike Michalowicz The Empath's Survival Guide – Judith Orloff The Great Alone – Kristin Hannah Stamped from the Beginning – Ibram X Kendi Rediscovering Life – Anthony de Mello Blue Zones – Dan Buettner Overstory – Richard Powers Maestra – L.S. Hilton Burnout – Emily NagoskiThe post Michelle Halpern Will Inspire You to Live by Your Own Rules appeared first on TettyBetty.
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]]>But how do you make the leap from office worker to nomad? According to Mike and Oshin from “Hobo with a Laptop”, it’s actually quite feasible if you take the right steps in advance.
Their brand, which includes a blog and Instagram page, provides resources for people who want to learn how to make money online from anywhere in the world, making traveling full time an actual option.
“Seize the opportunity to plan for life after lockdown, and piece together everything you need to embrace a digital nomad lifestyle when the smoke clears,” reads a message on their website.
“There’s more to be a digital nomad than meets the eye,” they admit, “Follow along with us as we walk you through how to make a reliable online income as a freelancer, make money with a blog, expand on popular digital nomad destinations, offer up our best travel hacks, and even help you get started with cryptocurrency.” Their online guides include “Living Well Under $1,500” and “Networking Tips”, so you know you’re covered.
Take the first steps towards a more fulfilled future:
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