Olá from The Algarve Again! Hey there Reader, We've MOVED! Just a quick jaunt down the road to Almancil, but what a difference a few kilometers makes! We're still soaking up that gorgeous Algarve sunshine, but now we're inland near Faro where the tourist crowds thin out and the real Portugal shines through. There's still loads of cafés, little bakeries, and bars but they're full of Portuguese not Brits,... ... and best of all? We've got the sweetest company in our new feline friend, Monkey?...
11 days ago • 30 min read
G'Day from enchanting Lisbon! Hey there Reader, Greetings from Central Lisbon, We’ve hopped hemispheres and landed in a jaw-dropping 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom apartment in central Lisbon, our home for the next week. Picture an art gallery bursting with vibrant paintings, sleek mod cons, and a cozy, lived-in vibe. Our host? Mr. McCloud, a strawberry-blonde cat with a heart-melting purr, who’s stealing the show. This place, in a prime location with such a low-maintenance feline, might just be our...
30 days ago • 20 min read
Sorry Folks, Life Got in the Way! Hey there Reader, Massive apology for the newsletter-lite this week – we're scrambling to get everything sorted before boarding our flight to the UK via (yes, really) Turkmenistan! (If you want a refresher on the fantastic deal I got, then you can read about it in the March 24th edition. Will flying through Turkmenistan be the travel hack of the century, or a spectacular disaster worthy of its own Netflix documentary? Follow on our Facebook page for the...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
Hello from Tropical Malaysia Hey there Reader, Hello from KL, the fabulous capital of Malaysia! We've settled into our latest housesit in Kuala Lumpur, looking after three adorable (and wonderfully low-maintenance) cats. Our temporary home is a spacious three-bedroom apartment in a leafy complex complete with gorgeous gardens and a massive pool. There's no shortage of cafes, bars and restaurants just steps away. The rainy season has definitely arrived in SE Asia—perfect timing as we're...
about 1 month ago • 14 min read
Bye Bye Nam Hey there Reader, Our Vietnam adventure is winding down with just days before we jet off to Kuala Lumpur for a two-week stopover en route to Europe for summer. We've fallen hard for Vietnam, and some exciting visa developments might let us realize our dream of using it as a longer-term base - more on that golden opportunity below! This week's dispatch is packed with goodies: Bali's crackdown on "naughty" tourists (and why it's about time) Vietnam's proposed 5-10 year "golden...
about 2 months ago • 11 min read
Last One from Saigon (This Time) Hey there Reader, Well folks, this is our final newsletter coming to you from the bustling streets of Saigon! Next week we'll be writing from the beachy vibes of Vung Tau (don't worry, we'll still be eating our weight in Vietnamese food.) This week we're tackling some practical travel matters: Food allergies abroad (spoiler: there's a solution that doesn't involve living on plain rice) Is lost luggage really the travel nightmare everyone makes it out to be?...
about 2 months ago • 17 min read
From Saigon With Love Hey there Reader, We're still hanging out in Saigon and loving it! There's something pretty awesome about staying put for a bit - catching up with friends, getting into a mini-routine, and actually having time to work on some cool new content. Watch this space! This week's edition is packed with goodies: Some EXCITING updates to our travel plans, plus I think we just booked the weirdest flight EVER! The latest changes to Thai Tourist visas This crazy hack for getting...
2 months ago • 21 min read
Hello Again From Saigon Hey there Reader, We've settled into our Saigon apartment and are finally enjoying some stress-free living in an excellent location with great facilities. It's been wonderful catching up with friends and revisiting favorite haunts while tackling some of those important tasks that are difficult to manage on the road - Tim's had his crown fixed, we both have new glasses (hello, clear vision!), completed baseline blood tests, and stocked up on medication. Speaking of...
3 months ago • 20 min read
Hi From Saigon - Vietnam Hey there Reader Xin chào from the vibrant chaos of Saigon! We're back in Ho Chi Minh City and honestly, it feels like coming home. This place has our hearts – the food that makes your taste buds dance, the coffee culture that puts Melbourne to shame, and most importantly, the friends who welcome us back like we never left. There's a magical sweet spot here where absolute madness meets surprising comfort, and we're soaking it all in. Well... we're soaking it in NOW....
3 months ago • 19 min read