Can You Travel with Your Old Passport After Name Change?
It can be tricky figuring out everything you need to do when you change your name. This is something Kelsey...
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Our Travel List: All of The Places We Have Been
Since we’re always talking about how much we travel, we wanted to officially write down a complete travel list of...
How to Take Couple Photos While Traveling: Picture-Perfect Moments
Like any famous duo (at least we like to think so) capturing our adventures together is a must. We believe...
Gear for Minimalist Travel: Essential Items for the Discerning Traveler
If you’re planning to hit the road and explore new destinations, packing can be a daunting task. With so many...
How to Travel with a Dog on a Plane: Tips for Pet Owners
It can be stressful to travel with an animal on a plane and while we haven’t personally done it, we...
Minimalist Travel Camera Bag: Essential Gear for On-the-Go Photography
When traveling, there will be many moments you want to capture forever. You may be galavanting around a city or...
Can You Buy Travel Insurance After Booking a Flight?
There are a lot of times when we travel where we don’t think too much about all the things that...
How to Travel with Minimal Clothes: Mastering the Art of Packing Light
We’ve all been there before…you’re standing in front of your open suitcase, staring at the pile of clothes on your...
Visiting Well & Good A Delicious Dish Experience: Great Coffee at W&G Near Portland
Located in Tigard, Oregon (a suburb of Portland) is an adorable non-profit coffee shop that we call W&G. We call...
What Is the Busiest Travel Day of the Year? Planning Your Holiday Trips in the USA
As we approach the end of the year pack with holidays, many of us are planning on traveling to see...
Surviving a Trailer in an Arizona Summer
While driving through a hot Santa Fe day in the middle of August we began reminiscing about the time we...
Do You Need a Passport to Travel to Puerto Rico? Essential Info for a Great Trip
Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture, is a popular destination for travelers seeking...
The Coolest Hotels in the USA: Unforgettable Stays & Unique Experiences
The title of this post should come with a little disclaimer that these hotels are the coolest hotels in the...
When is the Best Time to Travel to Hawaii? Weather & Tips
Hawaii is a wonderful vacation spot for so many people in the world. It has beautiful beaches, great hiking, stunning...
Minimalist Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Simplify Your Packing, Elevate Your Style
Did you know that the average person overpacks for a trip, bringing along 30% more clothing than they actually need?...
Visiting Silver Falls State Park: Waterfalls & Wilderness
We had the perfect PNW outdoor adventure visiting Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. If we summed up our time...
When Is the Best Time to Travel to Italy? Seasonal Highlights & Advice
Finding the best time to travel to Italy can be tricky. This question has been on our minds ever since...
Can You Travel If Your Passport Expires in 3 Months? Guidelines & Tips
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your passport is about to expire, but you have already booked...
Finding the Best Minimalist Travel Wallet for Your Adventures
When it comes to choosing the best minimalist travel wallet, there are several factors to consider. You’ll want to think...
Minimalist Traveling Must-Haves: Essential Items for Light Travel
Since we live a nomadic lifestyle, we feel like we are pretty experienced with traveling. We have a list of...
Coachella Packing List: Essentials for a Music Festival Adventure
We are happy to report that we survived a weekend at Coachella. And by we, we mean Kelsey and our...
How to Travel as a Minimalist: Embrace Simplicity on Your Journeys
As a minimalist traveler, there are questions you ask yourself before adding anything to your luggage. Do you really need...
Best Minimalist Travel Shoes: Combining Comfort and Simplicity
Having perfect minimalist travel shoes allows for seamless travel while also keeping you looking chic. We compiled a list of...
Unwinding While Camping at Silver Falls State Park
Don’t get us wrong, we love city life but there is something about getting away from it all. We escaped...
Best Minimalist Bag for Travel: Stylish and Practical Companion for Explorers
Traveling light is not only about packing less but staying away from heavy, bulky bags. Consider switching to a minimalist...
London Football Teams: A Guide to the Capital’s Soccer Clubs
If you end up visiting the UK, one of the coolest things to do is check out a football match....
Visiting The Tap in Yakima
Music blaring, endless beer pours, and delicious food trucks all added up to one heck of a Saturday night visiting...
Dealing with a Cancelled Flight
We’ve been traveling for over 6 years…and have flown over 50 times. With all of this time in the air,...
Our Picacho Peak Hike
When making the drive from Phoenix to Tucson, there is a mountain range known as Picacho Peak that is hard...
Downsides of Travel Therapy
We’ve been on the road now for over 6 years and even though we love our lifestyle, it seems a...
Esperanza Resort Travel Guide
We finally made it to paradise! And by paradise, we mean Esperanza resort in Cabo San Lucas. With a touch...
Mexico Travel Ideas and Destinations: Top Cities in Mexico to Visit
When it comes to traveling, Mexico is a top destination that never disappoints. From its rich culture and history to...
Campbell Trailhead in Tucson
While working in Arizona on a job assignment we tried finding hikes without all the crowds and one day stumbled...
Travel to the Trees: Our Washington Getaway
We finally did it…something we’ve been talking about doing for what seems like forever. We went on a mega trip...
Why Treehouse Point has the Best Treehouses in Washington
We’re here today to tell you that Treehouse Point has the best treehouses in Washington…and probably the US…maybe the world....
Reasons to Use a Carrier With a Cat in the Car
We always use a travel carrier when we have a cat in the car. This is something we’ve done for...
Lake Havasu Travel Story
Who wants to hear a funny travel story about the time we were almost blown away by Lake Havasu? If...
Visiting Multnomah Falls: A Must-See Destination in Oregon
We’re finally starting to explore further out from the city and the first stop is Multnomah Falls only 30 minutes...
What to Expect Hiking Angels Landing
After signing up for a Zion half marathon with friends, we knew there was no way we’d leave without hiking...
Staying at the Hyatt Regency Seattle
Back in 2020, we were planning on staying at the newly built Hyatt Regency in Seattle during a trip with...
Spending the Perfect Morning in Seattle
We mentioned in an Instagram post a while back that we have a fun little tradition on how we spend...
Our Minimalists Jackets Perfect for Any Adventure
Not sure if you’ve noticed our Instagram page lately but if it seems redundant it’s because we’re wearing the same...
Random Items in Our Travel Bag
We like to travel as light as possible but even minimalists like ourselves make the occasional exception. There are a...
Ecola State Park Day Trip: Exploring Oregon’s Coastal Beauty
While getting a little stir crazy in our apartment we decided to go on an early morning day trip to...
Travel Trailer Epic Fails
Just because we no longer live in our tiny house on wheels doesn’t mean we don’t have some good travel...
2020: The Year of Hiking
We’re officially calling 2020 the year of hiking. Why you may ask..well it turns out that’s what we did and...
Hiking in Chico: Bidwell Park
After some research and a few weekends on the hunt for an adventure, we found the best and really the...
A First Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado
Even though we have little to no skill in snow sports, we decided to join a friend for some skiing...
Celebrating the Holidays While Traveling
Celebrating the holidays while traveling takes an extra level of planning and a little bit of creativity. We are still...
Our Minimalist Gear by Hiking Type
This post is about to be a doozy so bear with us. We are going to attempt a breakdown of...
The Best Men’s Hiking Boot for Minimalists
Phil has always been a big fan of the minimalist shoe trend and quickly fell in love with the Vivobarefoot...
How You Can Save Money Traveling with a Buddy
We are obviously big advocates of traveling with someone else since we’re married we’re kind of a package deal. But...
Our Favorite Hotels in Downtown Seattle
If you are visiting Seattle, where you stay can really elevate your trip. Since the rainy weather brings about a...
Best Hikes Near Downtown Portland
Since moving into our Portland apartment we try to get out and explore as much as possible. Pretty quickly we...
The Perfect Pacific Northwest Getaway
There is nothing we love more than a Pacific Northwest Getaway. The PNW is hands down our favorite USA travel...
The Best Mt. Rainier Hiking Trails
You can’t get the perfect PNW outdoor experience without checking out a few Mt. Rainier Hiking Trails. There are plenty...
Sacramento Travel Guide for Adventure and Simplicity
Make the most of your time in Sacramento, California with this simple travel guide based on our adventures. Sacramento seems...
Best Minimalist GoPro Accessories for Travel Bloggers
We’re a travel and simplicity blog which means we’re all about documenting our adventures while staying true to our “less...
Our Time Working Apart
There have only been a few times when the Schaub couple gets separated but thanks to the craziness of the...
The Ultimate Utah National Park Road Trip
We finally did it, the Schaubs went on the ultimate Utah National Park road trip, and it was a nature...
We’re Moving to Portland
Hey everyone, we have some exciting news to share…we’re moving to Portland! As with most of our life decisions, we...
Arches During the Offseason
Arches National Park is one of the coolest places in America to visit, at least we think so. We might...
London Travel Photos to Inspire Your Next Getaway
We love London so much Kelsey had a dream the other day about moving there. Since we want all of...
Canyonlands During the Offseason
Visiting Canyonlands any time of the year is an amazing sight to see. You might have seen Bryce Canyon or...
Our Travel Couple Love Story
Every travel couple has a love story and this is ours. Keep in mind our love story began way before...
Becoming Travelers: The Start of Our Nomadic Lifestyle
Becoming travelers and embracing the life of wanderlust just kind of happened. Even before we met we both had a...
Reasons Why We Love Traveling Together as a Couple
We love traveling together, going on new adventures, and sharing our journey. Traveling makes our relationship stronger and brings out...
Capitol Reef During the Offseason
Visiting Capitol Reef National Park during the offseason allows you to experience the grandeur of the park without all the...
Las Cruces Travel Guide for Adventure and Simplicity
Make the most of your time in Las Cruces, New Mexico with this simple travel guide based on our adventures....
Hiking Zebra Slot Canyon
During our Utah road trip, we spent most of our time in National Parks but we also wanted to find...
Simple Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling
You know those people who just never get sick…well we are not one of them. Add that to our nomad...
Bryce Canyon During the Offseason
Bryce Canyon National Park is the best National Park in Utah, at least that’s what Phil thinks. Having been both...
How To Pass the Time When You Can’t Travel
Are you craving to travel but it’s just not in the cards right now. When you have an incurable case...
Zion During the Offseason
Visiting Zion during the offseason is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the park without all the crowds....
Winter Getaway in Breckenridge
Make the most of your winter getaway in Breckenridge, Colorado with this simple travel guide based on our adventures. When...
Tips for Visiting Crater Lake
We have traveled to a lot of different places both in the USA and Internationally but one of our favorite...
Picture Perfect Locations in Seattle
If you’re looking for the top picture perfect locations in Seattle we got your back. We love Seattle so much...
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Adventures
There is nowhere quite like the Rocky Mountains. You can do so many things and explore so many places that...
Unique Tips for Flying First Class Domestic
There’s something that makes you feel so elite about flying first class. Maybe it’s the fact that the rest of...
Common Travel Mistakes to Avoid
Even though we’re no longer newbies to the travel world we can still fall victim to common travel mistakes. It’s...
How to Spend a Quick Weekend in San Jose
Spending a quick but fun weekend in San Jose, California based on our adventures. We lived in San Jose, California...
How to Spend a Quick Day in Denver
Spending a quick, but perfect day in Denver, Colorado based on our adventures. Phil had a hiking trip planned in...
Must Do Hikes in Utah: Explore the Outdoors
Utah is an amazing place to visit. There are so many great parks to check out and so many great...
De Anza RV Resort
We lived in De Anza RV Resort for seven months while on a travel PT job assignment and it was...
Minimalist Packing Tips For Simple Travel
After embracing the minimalist lifestyle we started realizing that packing less meant less stress and more time for adventure. Using...
Our Santa Cruz “Treehouse” Getaway
While working near San Jose we did an impromptu weekend trip to a Santa Cruz Airbnb rental. We nicknamed it...
Ventana Resort Travel Guide: Visiting the Resort in Big Sur, California
We planned a relaxing getaway to Ventana Resort while working in San Jose. Kelsey wanted to see Big Sur, California...
The Top 2 Spots for Day Hiking in Tucson
We worked in Southern Arizona for a few months and were able to find some perfect spots for day hiking...
How to Spend a Perfect Day in Napa
Spending a perfect day in Napa Valley based on our adventures. We first checked on Napa, California for a quick...
Ladera Resort Travel Guide: The Perfect Romantic St Lucia Getaway
A Ladera Resort travel guide based on our adventures. After paying off our student loans we decided to go on...
What we Learned from our First Train Adventure
We have now officially traveled by plane, train, and automobile! Experiencing a train ride was always a travel goal must...
Best Hikes Near Gatlinburg
When we’re home in the midwest we like finding outdoor adventures. Even though it’s a bit of a drive from...
The Perfect Women’s Hiking Boot for Minimalists
After a lot of searching, we can say we found the perfect women’s hiking boot for minimalists. And by “we”,...
Spending a Quick Weekend in Sedona
How to spend a quick but fun weekend in Sedona, Arizona based on our adventures. While working in Arizona everyone...
Visiting Shady Dell: A Travel Guide to the Vintage RV Park Hotel
A Shady Dell travel guide based on our adventures. The Shady Dell is a vintage trailer park hotel that Kelsey...
How to Spend a Perfect Day in El Paso
Spending a perfect day in El Paso, Texas based on our adventures. We decided to check out El Paso, Texas...
San Diego Travel Guide for Adventure and Simplicity
Make the most of your time in San Diego, California with this simple travel guide based on our adventures. We...
How to Make Moving Less Stressful
As avid travelers and travel PT nomads, we move pretty often. With all the moving around it was crucial we...
Tent Camping at Lake Havasu in the Summer
Kelsey saw a picture of Lake Havasu on Pinterest and decided we just had to check it out. Since we were...
Tucson Travel Guide for Adventure and Simplicity
Make the most of your time in Tucson, Arizona with this simple travel guide based on our adventures. We had...
