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Tips For Backpackers

Are you looking to backpack at any point?

Have you backpacked before?

  Going to the UK sometime? Come back to this blog on Monday, November 21, See how you can win a voucher to rent a car.

  Ok.. I have to admit, that I wouldn’t necessarily consider us as backbackers, however, there is a lot of overlap in what we do that backbackers would totally do!

Like..

Save a bit of money.

I was excited…

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[New Episode] Traveling Craft Beer Enthusiast Talks About Her Journey as a Traveling Entrepreneur

[New Episode] Traveling Craft Beer Enthusiast Talks About Her Journey as a Traveling Entrepreneur

Did you know that I started a podcast called “The Art of Living Courageously Free“?

Though, the guests are entrepreneurs and industry leaders, some of them DEFINITELY have been bit by the travel bug.

And I want to share these with you.

For example, Tiffany Martin.

I’m not going to say much, but she loves beer, traveling and dogs.

Her passion project is “The Travelling Pint“.

Enjoy her episode…

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How to Get a Cheap Bus Fare - $1 Bus From L.A. to S.F.

How to Get a Cheap Bus Fare – $1 Bus From L.A. to S.F.

Paying $1 a seat on a 383 mile bus ride sounds amazing doesn’t it?

And no.. it’s not Greyhound. I’ve taken that one before.

This in fact is for Megabus, which runs all over Europe, Canada and the United States.

Here’s your mini guide on how I was able to get tickets for Mike and I to San Francisco for one measly dollar.

How We Got Our L.A. to S.F. Tickets for $1

I have a soft spot for San…

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The Best Yoga Teacher in Orange County

The Best Yoga Teacher in Orange County

If you love to exercise, don’t you find it quite a challenge to stick to your routine when you travel?

I know I do.

I’m constantly looking for ways to stay somewhat fit and sometimes it works out.

Yoga has been the easiest because I travel with my mat and follow videos on DoYogaWithMe.com.

But, this time, in Orange County, California it was different.

My very first yoga class at #crunchLakeForest

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Where are you?

“Where are you?”

Is the biggest question people ask us these days.

Right this second, we’re in Orange County, California (where I grew up).

You’ll see some teaser clips in the midst of this 0:54 second video of the 22 Day #pushupChallenge we’re doing.

We’re getting ready to head to San Francisco and I’m crossing fingers we’ll take a detour through Arizona on our way to New York before our Europe…

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That Burning Question with 5 Ideas That Can Get You Started

This is a post for those who are curious about what we do. And 5 ideas on how you can start working towards traveling a bit more.

This isn’t for the faint of heart so if you’re interested in this space, then keep reading.

The burning question that everyone asks is like the pink elephant in the room if you work day in an day out.

“How are you able to travel full time?”

Let me stretch your mind a…

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Travel Shack June Giveaway

Travel Shack June Giveaway

Woo Hoo!! We’ve partnered with The Travel Shack to do a “BALI GIVEAWAY”!

Watch the video above first…

Then follow the steps below =)

Step 1 – Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel:

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Step 2 – Like Travel Shack & Koru Enterprises Facebook Pages:

  Travel Shack:

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The Best Travel Microphone for Your Smartphone

The Best Travel Microphone for Your Smartphone

If you’re into blogging, vlogging, podcasting on the go…

or anything that has to do with video and audio you have to get this microphone.

Ok.. ok.. maybe you can do a bit of research, but at least check out the video so you can hear the difference between using the microphone from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Rode SmartLav+ Microphone for your smartphone naked and with the minifur.

Let me take…

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American Visa Waiver for Traveling Kiwis (New Zealanders)

Kiwis (people from New Zealand) have it fairly easy in most countries.

What about going to the United States?

If you’re not planning on staying in the U.S. for a terribly long time, consider getting a visa waiver.

Check out the video above (of course if you haven’t already) to see what Mike uses to enter the U.S.

  Handy ESTA Resources

Visa Waiver Program Information

FAQ

E-Passports

 Want to Know…

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[Review] BEC - Bali Equestrian Center - An Honest Review

Bali Equestrian Center

We had an incredible time at the Bali Equestrian Center for a kids birthday party.

However… here’s my honest experience and review of BEC.

The venue is absolutely amazing.

Once you park your scooter and step foot onto the grounds you feel like you’ve been transported to another dimension.

As you stroll along the path towards the main building you have a a few of the stables…

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Video Everyday in April

Video Everyday in April

Have you ever fallen off the horse and gotten back up again?

One of the things we do is travel vlog right?

So, to be somewhat consistent I decided to do a 30 day video challenge with some friends who also do videos.

Now, part of the way through Mike and I traveled to the Philippines to visit family and take care of some stuff.

We were trying to set up a family condo to be rented out, but it…

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How Do We Travel Full Time?

How Do We Travel Full Time?

How Do We Travel Full Time?

At first we never even thought about what freedom meant to us.

After digging deep down and taking time to ponder, we eventually realized that part of freedom to us was travel.

You know what?

I’m going to be straight forward…

Before you continue down, this really isn’t for everyone.

But, I’m inviting you to expand your mind just for a hot minute because I know you’re…

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Suicide Rock Climb (Paritutu Rock) in New Plymouth, New Zealand

You know the real reason why they call Paritutu “Suicide Rock”?

It’s because the climb up and down is so steep that it it nearly kills you!

Seriously though, one of the things I love about the ‘Naki (That’s short for Taranaki in New Zealand… more specifically here.. New Plymouth)…

.. is that there are so many cool place to go to in such a small area.

Paritutu doesn’t fail to exceed expectations.

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Bachcare and How They Handled My Response to Their Unfair Policy

Bachcare and How They Handled My Response to Their Unfair Policy

So you’re looking for a holiday home?

If you’re not from New Zealand you may or may not know that a ‘bach’ (pronounced much like ‘batch’) is the word for a cottage, getaway home, beach house or even holiday home.

There are several resources we’ve used to find a holiday home in New Zealand and one of them is Bachcare.

This is my review on Bachcareand how they handled my response to their unfair…

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How to Extend Your Visa in Bali - Bali Visa Requirements

How to Extend Your Visa in Bali – Bali Visa Requirements

So you want to stay in Bali or somewhere else in Indonesia just a smidge longer aye?

If you want to know…

how to extend your visa in bali

what to bring to the immigration office

an alternative visa extension option

about the 6 month social visa

Then read to the end after watching our VLOG when I talked a bit about our visa experience.

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Top Gun Miramar Air Show

Top Gun Miramar Air Show

“You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.” ― Toni Morrison

Maverick or Goose?

Ok.. seriously though.. I grew up going to airshows…

The birds in the sky fascinate the sh** out of me.

Mike took me to “Wings Over Wairarapa” and even though THAT was cool…

.. it can never compare to the Miramar Air Show in San Diego County, California.

I took Mike to MCAS Miramar and we had a…

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Airstream Living... For a Hot Minute

Airstream Living… For a Hot Minute

Ahh… airstream living…

Ok.. we don’t own an airstream.

Nor did we live in one.

But, we do have some friends who let us dream for a hot minute while visiting them.

I’m posting this specifically because we’re actually going to see these friends right now as they took a wee road trip up.

Here’s What We Really Did

I admit it.

I’m…