Archive - Brent and Michael Are Going Places

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.

Aug 6 •

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?

Aug 1 •

Brent Hartinger

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?

Jul 28 •

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.

Jul 23 •

Brent Hartinger

The Place We're at Now: Seoul, South Korea

We had stereotypes. They were wrong. But maybe not entirely.

Jul 19 •

I Have a New Novel Coming Out!

It took me long enough.

Jul 17 •

Brent Hartinger

We're Heading to Asia for the Rest of the Year!

Plus, we have some questions for you.

Jul 13 •

Daytrip: Guanajuato, Mexico — the Most Colorful City in a Very Colorful Country

Everyone said we should go. Did it live up to our expectations?

Jul 10 •

Like Napoleon, Mayonnaise Should Have Stayed in France

We must unite to stop this slimy condiment from wreaking yet more culinary havoc across the world!

Jul 6 •

Brent and Michael's Secret Travel Hacks, Part 27!

Find the cheapest gas, get frequent flier miles through Airbnb, outsmart your kidnappers, don't use PayPal, find secret discounts at Booking.com, and…

Jul 2 •

Brent Hartinger

June 2025

Has Tourism Been Good or Bad for the World?

We have the definitive answer! Well, kind of.

Jun 27 •

and

Brent Hartinger

Have Tourism and Gentrification Been Good or Bad for San Miguel de Allende, Mexico?

It's complicated. But maybe not *that* complicated.

Jun 24 •

Brent Hartinger

and

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts