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I Used Three Travel Businesses — and Learned Three Different Lessons
If online reviews don't mean anything, how do you tell what's good?
12 hrs ago
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Brent Hartinger
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February 2026
We Went to Three Asian Disney Parks. Two Were "Meh," But One Was Amazing.
The less "Disney" the park, the better it was.
Feb 28
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Brent Hartinger
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In Praise of the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet!
If you're scoffing, hear me out, because I just might change your mind.
Feb 23
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Brent Hartinger
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We've Traveled with Both Backpacks and Suitcases. One is Better.
The way you carry your stuff when you travel is a whole "thing." We've finally decided which is best for us.
Feb 19
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Michael Jensen
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As Nomads Who Follow the Spring, We Miss the Snow. But We Also Really Hate the Cold.
Life's full of hard choices, innit?
Feb 14
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Michael Jensen
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Brent and Michael's Secret Travel Hacks, Part 31!
Avoid bad sushi, sleep on a plane, get five-star reviews, consider long-term value, buy cheap designer glasses, and stay warm even with bad insulation…
Feb 10
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Brent Hartinger
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Am I Broken? And Is That What Makes Me a Good Nomad?
I don't have as many close friends as Brent. And I may not need them in quite the same way.
Feb 5
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Michael Jensen
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Why No Asian Country Will Ever Be Our "Forever Home"
It's a nice place to visit, but we don't want to live there.
Feb 1
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Brent Hartinger
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January 2026
That Time Our Plane Caught Fire Over the Atlantic
Ever wonder why airlines are suddenly so worried about lithium batteries on the plane? We know why.
Jan 27
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Brent Hartinger
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Kyoto, Japan, is the Most Overtouristed Place We've Ever Been. Does That Mean We Didn't Like It?
Either way, the city taught us a genuinely profound lesson.
Jan 23
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Michael Jensen
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Brent Hartinger
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People Are Complicated, and Relationships Are Messy
But that's partly why they're so great.
Jan 18
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Brent Hartinger
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We're Digital Nomads Living in Osaka, Japan. Here's What We Eat.
The food is cheap, but we've been surprised to discover we don't like Japanese cuisine nearly as much as we thought we would.
Jan 14
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Brent Hartinger
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