Brent and Michael Are Going Places

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The Truth About Our Finances
We could quit this newsletter and retire early, but we won't. It's partly about the money, but it's also the fact that people keep recognizing us on the…
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Brent Hartinger
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We're Digital Nomads Living in Taipei, Taiwan. Here's What We Eat.
These aren't the kind of meals you'd post on Instagram — this is what we eat every day. With prices!
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Brent Hartinger
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Brent and Michael's Secret Travel Hacks, Part 28!
Get free phone service and cheap data, eliminate your anxiety, reduce microplastics, avoid luggage fees, get the best luxury travel credit card…
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Brent Hartinger
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The Pros and Cons of House-Sitting
There are some great reasons to do it. But it's definitely not "free lodging."
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Michael Jensen
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Brent Hartinger
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We Screwed Up With Our Latest Digital Nomad Destination
Coming to Taipei, Taiwan, in summer was a mistake, as were several other choices we made. Here's how it happened — and how we handled it.
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Michael Jensen
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Everything You Need to Know to Get the Best Possible Travel Insurance
A guide for both short and long-term travelers, nomads and non-nomads alike. Plus, is Genki's revamped plan any good?
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Brent Hartinger
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July 2025

Ask Us Anything: How Do You Get Cheap International Phone and Data Service? How Do You Eat Healthy On the Road? Which Are Better, Hotel…
Also, do you need to learn Spanish in San Miguel de Allende? What's our favorite country? And does the 72-Hour Rule ever fail us?
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Michael Jensen
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Should the Gay Muslim Man Forgive His Homophobic Immigrant Parents?
Probably! But my answer might've been different when I was younger — or before I left America to travel the world.
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Brent Hartinger
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The Place We're at Now: Seoul, South Korea
We had stereotypes. They were wrong. But maybe not entirely.
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Michael Jensen
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I Have a New Novel Coming Out!
It took me long enough.
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Brent Hartinger
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We're Heading to Asia for the Rest of the Year!
Plus, we have some questions for you.
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Michael Jensen
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Daytrip: Guanajuato, Mexico — the Most Colorful City in a Very Colorful Country
Everyone said we should go. Did it live up to our expectations?
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Michael Jensen
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