The Best Gifts for Digital Nomads – For Any Budget
What Is the Best Gift for a Digital Nomad? It can be hard to find the right present for a digital nomad, I know. Should it be electronics, or something that will bring them the …
Being a Traveler
Overview of Articles That Show What It’s Like to Be a Traveler
A wide range of articles, including some very personal ones about what being a traveler means to me.
“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you.” – Anthony Bourdain
9 Years of Constant Travel: My Tips And Tricks
What does a life of constant travel look like? I am celebrating today. Exactly 9 years ago today I moved to the Caribbean island of St Maarten. And although I had lived abroad before, this …
12 Countries Worth Visiting – My Year in Review
I traveled to 12 countries last year. And if you are looking for travel inspiration, I’ll explain in this article why these are 12 countries worth visiting. To some 12 countries in a year might …
Dengue Fever in Bali – How I Ended Up in an Indonesian Hospital
Yes, unfortunately, I ended up with dengue fever in Bali, Indonesia. I have been traveling for 14 years now. Sometimes I enjoy comfortable stays in developed countries but, more frequently, I find myself in parts …
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If Only I Had Listened to my Mother… And How Traveling Broadens the Mind
I just came back from a short trip to Mexico. And although I’ve done much more intense traveling than a few days in Mexico, this trip showed me once again how traveling broadens the mind. …
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Traveling For Life: What It’s Really Like to Move Country All The Time
A few years ago it seemed ‘Lifestyle Traveler‘ was the label they attached to me. But more recently that has shifted to ‘Digital Nomad‘. Not that my life has changed much, it’s just that more …
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10 Signs You Have Been Bitten by the Travel Bug
Have You Been Bitten By the Travel Bug? The famous travel quote by Michael Palin says: “Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote. And I know that I shall be happily …
Why Date a Girl Who Travels?
Is It That Difficult to Date a Girl Who Travels? Occasionally I meet people, almost always women for some reason, who ask me how I plan to ever find a guy with my lifestyle. …
What is the Difference Between Vacation and Travel?
There is a big difference between traveling and going on vacation. Travel vs Vacation According to Wikipedia, a vacation, or holiday, is a leave of absence from a regular occupation, or a specific trip, usually …
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Why You Should Always Get a Window Seat and Enjoy the View!
Window or Aisle Seat? According to some sources, whether you prefer a window or an aisle seat says a lot about your personality… But, this article is not about the psychology behind your favorite seat. …
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What Makes a Real Traveler?
“We travel not just to travel and marvel at people, places, things. That’s not just it. That was never just it for us. We travel to learn, to experience, and to feel all the spectrums …
Why SpendLifeTraveling.com?
Hello! Welcome to my website SpendLifeTraveling.com My name is Sanne, I’m from the Netherlands but I have spent most of my adult life living, working and traveling all over the world. Also check out: This …