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Actionable tips, practical advice and honest opinions. From a couple that walks the talk.

Couple enjoying travels, Northern Lights, joyful moments, and passports.

About Us

Hi there, we are Paul and Sandra, a Gen X couple passionate about life and our beautiful planet. Location-independent since 2016, we share what it takes to

create a simpler, more sustainable and balanced life, and
travel more authentically and respectfully.

Come and join us and experience more (of life and our world)
by living with less (stuff / distractions / waste)
and choosing better (that is, ethically and sustainably).

Latest Posts

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How to gift stories, not stuff: Our honest review of Tinggly

50+ simple and effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint in 2025

How to have the most amazing wedding without breaking the bank

Achieve FI

40+ ways to cut your spending and reduce your household budget

Gift like a minimalist: 17 meaningful gift ideas for any occasion

Achieve FI

How to take control of your finances and get out of debt (as quickly as possible)

Eight reasons why travel makes you a better person

Travel Money

How to make your travel dreams come true

Van Life

Van Life: How much it cost us to get started

Exploring New Zealand

Van Life: How much does it cost to explore New Zealand?

What is minimalism? A no-nonsense definition that busts common myths

Work From Anywhere

Mail Forwarding New Zealand / Australia: How to get mail when you travel in 2025

Digitise your old photos, negatives and documents with this step-by-step guide

Could you gift differently these holidays?

Thought you can’t embrace minimalism because you’ve got kids? Think again.

How to adopt minimalism: 4 Practical steps that may transform your life

7 Steps To Writing a Commitment Statement That Works

Ten things I can't live without in 2025

Not ready to die – a letter to my former self

Tired of the daily grind? How adopting minimalism changed our lives

Exploring Cuba

Cuba Travel in 2025: Important insights every visitor should know

Explore Cuba Like a Pro: Your 2025 Travel Budget Guide

Exploring Romania

Peleș Castle and Pelișor - What to expect and are they worth a visit

Exploring Bulgaria

Free Food Tour Sofia: How to experience Bulgarian cuisine like a local

Exploring North Macedonia

Want to experience Matka Canyon without crowds? These insider tips will help

Exploring Romania

Piatra Craiului National Park Hike - a great day trip from Brașov

Reduce Your Footprint

How to access clean and safe drinking water on backcountry hikes

Exploring Romania

Nature's Paradise: How to explore the Danube Delta by boat, kayak, bike and on foot

Exploring Yemen

Exploring Socotra: How to find the best tour for your needs

Exploring Yemen

Socotra: What's the price tag of an unforgettable adventure?

Exploring Yemen

Socotra Travel Guide: 21 Essential Insider Tips To Know Before You Go

Exploring San Marino

Tiny nation, big spirit: How to experience the best of San Marino

Exploring Italy

Offbeat Tuscany itineraries: How to explore the best of the region with(out) a car

Exploring Europe

Keen to take the Night Train from Budapest to Romania? Here's everything you need to know

Roam Responsibly

Socialbnb: Support communities (not gentrification) on your next holiday

Exploring Italy

Experience the true essence of Tuscany with an Impact Stay at Podere Montisi

Reviews

How to gift stories, not stuff: Our honest review of Tinggly

Reviews

Exploring the scenic Lake District: Eight Lakes in a Morning Tour Review

Exploring Morocco

Morocco Travel Costs: Budget Guide for an Affordable Trip

Exploring Morocco

Atlas Mountains and Desert Adventure: Morocco Self-Drive Itineraries from/to Marrakesh

11 Life-Changing Podcasts For Aspiring Minimalists in 2025

Buyer's Guides

Best ultralight packable daypack for minimalist travel and everyday in 2025

Reviews

Dental tourism: How to find the best dentist and why consider Türkiye

Reviews

Xero Shoes HFS II Review: Could this be the best minimalist running shoe yet?

Sustainability

Goodbye Fast Fashion: How sustainably and ethically made is what you wear?

Reviews

Unbound Merino Boxer Briefs: The perfect underwear for your travel adventures?

An Intentional Life: Be inspired by these must-watch documentaries

Reviews

Healthy and plastic-free: Coconut Matter deodorants will put you in the mood

Work From Anywhere

Mail Forwarding New Zealand / Australia: How to get mail when you travel in 2025

Reviews

How to never miss your medication: Medisafe App Review

Travel Planning Tools

Campervan relocations: What to expect and are they worthwhile?

Buyer's Guides

HUNU Cup: Goodbye single-use with this handbag-friendly alternative

Buyer's Guides

Need insurance? Find a policy that suits your needs

Buyer's Guides

The Ultimate Travel Companion: How to Find Your Perfect Carry-On Travel Pack

Reviews

Want to run a marathon in Japan? Here is your 2026 Nagano Marathon guide

Packing Lists

Pack Like a Pro: The Ultimate Carry-on Essentials for Female Travellers

Exploring Indonesia

After a unique cooking class in Lombok? Head to Anggrek Putih

Exploring Indonesia

After a sustainable hiking adventure off the beaten path? Join Green Rinjani

Exploring Morocco

Discover Moroccan street food safely with this Marrakech food tour powered by Eatwith

Reviews

Unbound Merino Crew Neck: Could this be the last t-shirt you'll ever need?

Reviews

Red Whale Review: What it's like on a day trip around Komodo National Park

Reviews

How to run a marathon in Africa: Your 2026 Marrakesh Marathon guide

Reviews

Exploring the scenic Lake District: Eight Lakes in a Morning Tour Review

Reviews

How to gift stories, not stuff: Our honest review of Tinggly

Exploring Italy

Experience the true essence of Tuscany with an Impact Stay at Podere Montisi

Roam Responsibly

Socialbnb: Support communities (not gentrification) on your next holiday

Reduce Your Footprint

How to access clean and safe drinking water on backcountry hikes

Popular Posts

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An Intentional Life: Be inspired by these must-watch documentaries

Work From Anywhere

Mail Forwarding New Zealand / Australia: How to get mail when you travel in 2025

Ten things I can't live without in 2025

7 Steps To Writing a Commitment Statement That Works

11 Life-Changing Podcasts For Aspiring Minimalists in 2025

Tired of the daily grind? How adopting minimalism changed our lives

Reviews

Healthy and plastic-free: Coconut Matter deodorants will put you in the mood

Reviews

How to gift stories, not stuff: Our honest review of Tinggly

Exploring New Zealand

Van Life: How much does it cost to explore New Zealand?

50+ simple and effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint in 2025

Sustainability

Goodbye Fast Fashion: How sustainably and ethically made is what you wear?

Travel Money

How to make your travel dreams come true

Our Five Shared Values – How We Live Our Lives

How to adopt minimalism: 4 Practical steps that may transform your life

Digitise your old photos, negatives and documents with this step-by-step guide

How our lifestyle choices impact our carbon footprint

How to have the most amazing wedding without breaking the bank

Achieve FI

Your money as a force for good in 2025: How to save and invest ethically and sustainably

What is minimalism? A no-nonsense definition that busts common myths

Exploring Montenegro

Ultimate Montenegro: The perfect (car free) 14-day itinerary for first timers

Travel Budget Japan: How much it costs and how to save

Exploring Montenegro

Travel Budget Guide: How Much Does it Cost to Explore Montenegro?

Kumano Kodo Guide: All you need to know to hike Japan's ancient pilgrimage trails

Exploring Indonesia

Borobudur Guide 2025: How to visit the Temple as an Independent Traveller

Kumano Kodo/Nakahechi Route: Self-guided itineraries from 2 to 5 days

Exploring Montenegro

An underrated gem: How to explore Cetinje, Montenegro's historic capital

Travel Planning Tools

Bar Belgrade Railway: The most epic affordable train trip in Europe?

Exploring Indonesia

Overnight train Yogyakarta to Malang: What to expect and how to book

Nakasendo Hiking Adventures: Your Ultimate Travel Guide for Japan's Historic Postal Trail

Travel Guide and Multi-Day Itinerary for the 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival

Nara's hidden treasures: A 1-3 day itinerary for the offbeat traveller

Travel Wisely

Essential Travel Planning Tools for Responsible, Budget-Minded Independent Travellers

One Day in Himeji: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers

Exploring Spain

15+ things we wish we had known before walking the Camino de Santiago

Packing Lists

Discover the Joy of Minimalist Travel: The Ultimate Carry-on Packing List for Men

Work From Anywhere

Mail Forwarding New Zealand / Australia: How to get mail when you travel in 2025

Exploring Portugal

One Perfect Day in Porto: An itinerary that will make you fall in love with this city

Roam Responsibly

Planning Guide: How to walk the (Portuguese) Camino in shorter stages

Exploring Croatia

Three gorgeous, less crowded and more affordable alternatives to Dubrovnik

An Intentional Life: Be inspired by these must-watch documentaries

Reviews

How to never miss your medication: Medisafe App Review

Buyer's Guides

Best ultralight packable daypack for minimalist travel and everyday in 2025

Work From Anywhere

Mail Forwarding New Zealand / Australia: How to get mail when you travel in 2025

Reviews

Xero Shoes HFS II Review: Could this be the best minimalist running shoe yet?

Travel Planning Tools

Campervan relocations: What to expect and are they worthwhile?

11 Life-Changing Podcasts For Aspiring Minimalists in 2025

Reviews

How to run a marathon in Africa: Your 2026 Marrakesh Marathon guide

Reviews

Want to run a marathon in Japan? Here is your 2026 Nagano Marathon guide

Reviews

Healthy and plastic-free: Coconut Matter deodorants will put you in the mood

Packing Lists

Pack Like a Pro: The Ultimate Carry-on Essentials for Female Travellers

Reviews

How to gift stories, not stuff: Our honest review of Tinggly

Exploring Morocco

Discover Moroccan street food safely with this Marrakech food tour powered by Eatwith

Reviews

Unbound Merino Crew Neck: Could this be the last t-shirt you'll ever need?

Exploring Indonesia

After a sustainable hiking adventure off the beaten path? Join Green Rinjani

Reviews

Unbound Merino Boxer Briefs: The perfect underwear for your travel adventures?

Exploring Indonesia

After a unique cooking class in Lombok? Head to Anggrek Putih

Buyer's Guides

The Ultimate Travel Companion: How to Find Your Perfect Carry-On Travel Pack

Sustainability

Goodbye Fast Fashion: How sustainably and ethically made is what you wear?

Buyer's Guides

HUNU Cup: Goodbye single-use with this handbag-friendly alternative

Our Trusted Travel Kit: Minimalist, Ethical, Sustainable

We travel full-time with just the essentials. Here’s what’s earned its place in our travel packs — gear and services that are durable, sustainable, and sourced with care for people and the planet.