Why we became Full-time Travel Creators🌍✈️
After years of dreaming, planning, and talking about it over countless late-night conversations, we finally took the leap: we left Los Angeles, packed up our lives, and set out to travel the world full-time as digital nomads.
Our journey began with a long-haul flight from LA to China, followed by our first stop in the Philippines, the official kick-off to what we’re calling our world travel adventure.
But here’s the thing: this isn’t just about beaches, sunsets, and Instagram moments. In our latest YouTube video, we dive into “The Real Reason Why So Many People Are Leaving America” and what inspired us to choose this path.
5 Tips to Prepare for a World Travel Trip 🌎
Thinking about setting off on your own global journey? Here are five things we’ve learned that can help you prepare:
1. Travel Light, Pack Smart
Every item you bring should earn its place. Focus on versatile clothing, lightweight gear, and travel essentials that fit a minimalist lifestyle.
2. Sort Out Your Digital Life
Back up your files, set up a reliable VPN, and make sure you have tools that let you work from anywhere (think cloud storage, portable chargers, and international SIMs).
3. Handle the Boring (but Important) Stuff
Health insurance, visas, banking, and taxes, not glamorous, but crucial. Taking care of these before you go means fewer headaches on the road.
4. Save a Cushion
Traveling full-time isn’t “cheap” — even if you find affordable destinations. Having an emergency fund gives peace of mind when plans change (and they will).
5. Stay Flexible & Open-Minded
The beauty of long-term travel is that plans can evolve. Be ready to change routes, extend stays, or explore hidden gems you hadn’t even heard of before.
This is just the beginning of our journey. We can’t wait to share the highs, the challenges, and everything in between with you as we travel across the globe.
Thank you for being part of our adventure. Here’s to chasing freedom, exploring the unknown, and inspiring others to do the same.
With love,
Vanessa & Jay 🌏💕