The whole wide world is yours to explore.
A key element of pursuing my own fulfillment equation has been finding freedom through location independence. This has meant gradually bringing more and more travel into our daily living. I call it “life travel” because it is a blend of our regular lives and vacation experiences. In these articles, you will find tips, tricks and recommendations to help you incorporate “life travel” in your own life.
You shouldn’t have to wait for a handful of vacation weeks or retirement to live like this. Start now!
This seaside town is located on a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, by Corpus Cristi. At this point, we had travelled so far south that we were only a couple of hours from the Mexican border! Warm weather, salty air, sandy beaches and a relaxed vibe come together to create a genuine Caribbean feel right in the US.
Some cities are just a joy to spend hours walking around – New York, Paris, and San Antonio! Through the heart of the city runs a series of waterways with walkways on either side and a number of bridges to allow access back and forth across the river. Shops and restaurants flank the paths and create a welcome shady reprieve from the hot Texas sun. If you love history, there is plenty to find beginning with the iconic Alamo.
Our week in Goliad is when we really began to feel immersed in the Texas landscape, history and culture. It ended up being one of my very favourite stops of the entire 2-month trip! It was a peaceful, interesting and charming place to visit.
Truth be told, we chose Longview for one of our stops simply because we were looking for a place that fell in between Memphis and Austin on the map. I’m so glad we landed here though! Prior to visiting, our visions of Texas involved hot, desert terrain with the occasional tumbleweed blowing by. Eastern Texas completely obliterated these assumptions by enveloping us in a lush, green and fertile forest environment with a moderate climate.
Many friends, in planning their own trips out East, have asked for the itinerary for our 8-week adventure so they can hit the ground running with their own preparations. Here are the places we saw, locations where we stayed and some great spots to eat so that you can borrow ideas and inspiration for your own travels!
Our 10-year old described PEI as “one big small town” and she was absolutely right. We were wowed by the stunning red coastline, the beautiful countryside and the friendly people. Here are the places we saw, locations where we stayed and some great spots to eat so that you can borrow ideas and inspiration for your own travels.
We spent a quiet week parked on the shore of the Bay of Fundy in west Nova Scotia. The tides were incredible to witness and our day-trip to the Digby Peninsula was one of our most memorable excursions. Here are the places we saw, locations where we stayed and some great spots to eat so that you can borrow ideas and inspiration for your own travels.
Halifax is a beautiful, vibrant city and we found plenty of fun and interesting things to do in the area. Nothing felt more maritime than our day trip to historic Lunenburg! Here are the places we saw, locations where we stayed and some great spots to eat so that you can borrow ideas and inspiration for your own travels.
For those that love hiking, nature and incredible views, Cape Breton Island is the place for you! It’s like its own little world with its unique landscape and culture. Here are the places we saw, locations where we stayed and some great spots to eat so that you can borrow ideas and inspiration for your own travels.
It’s easy to fall in love with scenic St. Andrews on the south-west coast of New Brunswick. From here it was a short drive to the ferry that would take us on our day trip to Grand Manan Island. Here are the places we saw, locations where we stayed and some great spots to eat so that you can borrow ideas and inspiration for your own travels.
We were in Moncton to visit with family and discovered some cool experiences there. Plus, it offered a launching point for exploring the sites along the northern coast of the Bay of Fundy. Here are the places we saw, locations where we stayed and some great spots to eat so that you can borrow ideas and inspiration for your own travels.
On our way from Québec to the eastern coast of New Brunswick, we stopped in Grand Falls for a zip-lining adventure. From there, our week in Kouchibouguac was where we fell in love with Canada’s National Parks. Here are the places we saw, locations where we stayed and some great spots to eat so that you can borrow ideas and inspiration for your own travels.
