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Road Tripping Europe: The Costs

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

How much did our road trip around Europe cost? $24,330 for 6 months for 2 people! First, logistical costs (8%). $2024 Before embarking on our epic road trip around Europe, we acquired 6-month long stay visitor visas from the French consulate.  In addition … Continue reading →

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Finding, Buying, & Selling a RV in Germany

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

We sure learned a lot after searching, buying, registering, driving, and living in a RV in Germany and throughout Europe, and then advertising, selling, and transferring the RV when we finished the journey.  I hope the information below helps anyone … Continue reading →

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Getting A Long Stay Visa For Europe

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

I made an ignorant American mistake.  I assumed that with my U.S. passport, I could travel all throughout Europe visa-free, hassle-free, for as long as I wanted.  It was the last part where I was oh so very wrong. Exactly … Continue reading →

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Berlin

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

All my friends told me Berlin was edgy, hip, and grungy.  Other than the murals and scribbles of graffiti sprayed every few meters throughout the city, I didn’t think it was that at all.  Maybe that thought will change when … Continue reading →

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SF to Berlin (Air Berlin)

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

In previous years we used United miles to travel.  This time around we used American AAdvantage miles to fly business international from San Francisco to Berlin, Germany. Although American Airlines devalued their entire AAdvantage program for 2016, we were traveling early … Continue reading →

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Pinnacles National Park

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

We knew we had to take Scromp out one last time before tucking him away for 6 months as we tour Europe. The question was where? California is spoiled with state and national parks and recreational areas. Three days before … Continue reading →

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Our Must-Haves

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

We’ve found ourselves gratefully jotting down tips from other travelers and sharing these tips with friends and other travelers we meet during our adventures.  Rather than trying to recall our favorite services or phone applications (apps) from memory, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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How Much Did That 11.5-Week Road Trip Cost?

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Jean Nguyen

I’ve said many times that traveling is much cheaper than living in San Francisco. Southeast Asia and most of South America are obviously easier to budget for, but I’ve discovered that even road-tripping around the U.S. is significantly cheaper than … Continue reading →

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How To Make Long-Term Travel Possible

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Jean Nguyen

I don’t mind when people curiously ask me, “So what did you have to do in order to live this lifestyle?” I do however mind when people make the ignorant claim, “You’re so lucky you get to travel.” I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Budgeting 5 Months in Latin America

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Jean Nguyen

Although the cost of living and traveling in Latin America is far cheaper than the cost of living in San Francisco, I knew that the total cost of 5+ months in Latin America would be exponentially higher than my total cost for 5 … Continue reading →

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