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We are Siori & Fermin and we LOVE to travel. This blog is the space where we share our travel tips & tricks; traveling more sustainably; how much it costs to travel; and occasionally some of our best stories. Thank you for being here!


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How to avoid ATM and other bank fees
Mar 12

Mar 12 How to avoid ATM and other bank fees

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Finances

Out of network ATM fees, transaction fees, credit card fees, all kinds of fees! can suck up your money while traveling. Fear not! we have lots of tips on how to minimize these costs so you can spend more of your money on the fun stuff.

How the pandemic changed our travel wish list
Feb 12

Feb 12 How the pandemic changed our travel wish list

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Personal

COVID definitely threw a wrench in our travel dreams and aspirations, but it’s not all bad. Let’s look at how we can re-prioritize our dream list of destinations in a safe and fun way.

Inspiring Travel Quotes
Jan 7

Jan 7 Inspiring Travel Quotes

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Weekly travel quotes to enjoy in 2021

LA on a budget - iconic sites that cost nothing
Dec 10

Dec 10 LA on a budget - iconic sites that cost nothing

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Travel Guides

Whether you are visiting Los Angeles on vacation, or you are a local Angeleno, these 20 budget friendly Iconic LA sites won't break the bank.

Our Favorite Travel Bloggers & YouTubers
Nov 25

Nov 25 Our Favorite Travel Bloggers & YouTubers

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Travel

We’ve round up our 7 favorite travel bloggers and YouTubers that continue to inspire us, even after our trip is done and multiple pandemic lockdowns keep us cooped up. Keep the dream alive with these amazing content creators!

Ultimate California Road Trip itinerary
Nov 13

Nov 13 Ultimate California Road Trip itinerary

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Travel Guides

This 2-week travel guide will help you plan where to visit so you use your vacation time wisely. Adventure on!

Best presents for travelers
Oct 30

Oct 30 Best presents for travelers

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Travel

From birthday gifts to stocking stuffers, these gift ideas have you covered for any occasion. And the best part? they are all under $40 USD.

Camping during a pandemic
Oct 16

Oct 16 Camping during a pandemic

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Travel Guides

We went camping, during Corona Virus. This post is all about what we saw, the safety precautions we took and other camping tips to camp safely.

AirBnB or Hotel?
Sep 24

Sep 24 AirBnB or Hotel?

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Travel

For your next vacation, is an AirBnB better than a hotel?

How to pick a good AirBnB
Sep 10

Sep 10 How to pick a good AirBnB

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Travel

Our top 5 tips for booking the best AirBnB.

Travel planning with google maps & My Maps
Aug 28

Aug 28 Travel planning with google maps & My Maps

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The power of travel planning with Google Maps & My Maps - it’s never been easier or more collaborative.

Biggest bang for your saving buck
Aug 11

Aug 11 Biggest bang for your saving buck

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Finances

Saving can feel painful but it’s a lot more rewarding when you see it stack up. See what made the biggest difference when saving for our world trip.

Tips to be a more sustainable traveler
Jul 24

Jul 24 Tips to be a more sustainable traveler

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Sustainability

Eco friendly travel tips to be leave a smaller footprint when you travel.

Best fabrics for clothes
Jul 10

Jul 10 Best fabrics for clothes

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Fashion

Let’s talk about the best fabrics for travel clothes, so you can be comfortable during your travels, AND look stylish, without breaking the bank.

How to Clean your Face Mask while Traveling
Jun 25

Jun 25 How to Clean your Face Mask while Traveling

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Fashion

Find out how to wash and sanitize your face mask when you travel.

Slow travel guide
Jun 10

Jun 10 Slow travel guide

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What is slow travel? are there slow travel destinations? in this guide you’ll find all our tips to plan your next slow travel vacation.

Incredibly underrated travel locations
Apr 30

Apr 30 Incredibly underrated travel locations

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Travel Guides

Sometimes, when visiting a famous travel bucket list destinations, you could be just around the corner from an underrated place that turns out to be a hidden gem. These locations are a little less traveled, off the beaten path, and definitely worth squeezing into your travel schedule.

How to plan a trip around the world
Mar 10

Mar 10 How to plan a trip around the world

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Travel

Planning a big trip can be a daunting task! or is it? Though we winged a fair bit of our RTW, there was some planning involved and it’s all revealed here.

How to afford a trip around the world
Mar 3

Mar 3 How to afford a trip around the world

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Finances

One of our most frequently asked questions is, “how we were able to afford to travel around the world?”. In this blog post we lay it all out - spoiler alert! It’s probably what you wish it weren’t.

Coming home
Feb 25

Feb 25 Coming home

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Personal

After such a long trip, you are bound to find things at home shocking. You might be shocked at what we are getting used to again.

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Heat wave in San Fran with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Swipe to see the view from the bridge 😉
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Hace un calor en San Francisco! Deslicen para ver la vista desde el Puente Golden Gate que esta atrás de nosotros 😉.
#throwbackthursday to slow strolls in sleepy towns in France.
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Acordándonos de caminatas lentas en callados pueblos en Francia.
Heeeelllloooo! It’s been a while! Just checkin’ in from our evening stroll in the LBC. How’s everyone doing?!
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Hoooolaaa! Uy! hace tiempo que no ponemos nada en este espacio. Aquí, nosotros caminado por el barrio. Como

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