Embarking on a journey of full-time travel is an exciting and life-changing decision. However, before you pack your bags and head out on your adventure, there are several important steps you should take to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience. Here’s a checklist of essential things to do before starting your full-time travel journey: 1. …
This post isn’t sponsored – just my honest advice from my experience. I’m not affiliated with Schwab or Fidelity, and I don’t earn any commission from recommending them. For anyone traveling full-time, ATM fees can be a big drain on your budget. After trying several options, I’ve found two debit cards that make a world …
Season: Summer 2021 (Late July to Mid August). Trip Duration: 19 days. Car Model/Year: Kia Stonic 2020. Road Trip Direction: Counter-clockwise ring road trip that included the Westfjords. Kilometers Driven: 3488 kilometers. Road Type: Paved roads and gravel roads. No F-roads. Maps: Google maps for the most part. Food: Good breakfast and dinner at the …
Over the last five years, I have embraced the concept of “The Yellow Pad Weekend” in my life. If you’re not familiar with it, let me explain what it means to me. My Yellow Pad Weekend is a monthly retreat where I escape to a remote area out of town for a weekend. I book …
If you travel abroad or you plan to travel abroad in the future, then it is time for you to shop for a good Visa or Mastercard credit card that works at the self-service machines/unattended terminals such as train ticket kiosks at some airports and train stations in some countries. You might ask, “Hey wait …
If you’re an active frequent traveler who books flights directly with airlines, the American Express Platinum Card is one of the best credit cards out there. Not only does it earn 5 points for every dollar spent on flight bookings, but it also comes with some seriously valuable travel perks that make it stand out. …
If you are a frequent international traveler, you might want to consider getting these 4 things before traveling abroad: An ATM or debit card with no foreign transaction fees and no ATM fees for using an ATM anywhere in the world. If you have a checking account with Schwab Bank, you will pay no ATM …
Before I consider applying for any travel credit card, I usually look for answers to my 6 main questions about the card: Does it charge foreign transaction fees? Does it have trip cancellation/interruption insurance coverage? Does it have an auto rental collision damage waiver? Does it have baggage delay insurance coverage? Does it have lost …
If you plan to travel abroad soon, it is important to carefully examine your primary health insurance policy in the U.S. to determine if it includes international medical coverage. Most health insurance plans in the U.S. have limitations outside the country. Even if your primary policy offers international coverage, you may not be covered if …
Filling a vacant job position is one of the most challenging tasks an employer faces, and securing that job is one of the most difficult tasks a job applicant faces. It’s fair to say that it’s a tough process for both parties. Have you ever wondered why, after applying for your dream job, you never …