Beach Club Amare: Relaxing in Cartagena, Colombia
Digital Nomad Family Podcast
If your family is planning to spend any time in Cartagena, Colombia, then one thing you'll see is the beach! Sadly though, the beaches in the main city are not wonderful, but that doesn't mean you can't find a way to have a fantastic day at the beach while you're there! Enter-! We had the chance to spend all day at this relaxing and fun beach club on Isla Bomba, and I'm here to give you all the details! I hope that on your adventures you get the chance to check out Amare, just make sure you tell Pablo that Marissa says "Hi!" PLEASE NOTE: The audio on this episode isn't my best. There was a...
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Getting Into Finances: How our Family uses EveryDollar to Succeed with Money
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In this episode I am going to give you the inside scoop about our money! And I hold nothing back. :) If you have ever questioned how much money a family needs to live this way, I hope this episode gives you a good look into how our family of 6 manages money and plans for the future. I promise, you will not regret getting the , and this link will save you $10 off your first year's subscription. Also, if you know a way to help us lower our monthly ATM fees PLEASE with your thoughts.
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Talking Souvenirs: How Our Family Handles them and Some Ideas
Digital Nomad Family Podcast
Living from 1 country to another is amazing, and one of the things we had to think about early on was the sourvenirs we would be collecting from each country. In this episode I talk about what we do, and I give some ideas for what your family can do to manage this part of travel. I'd love to hear what your family does for keepsakes! and let me know.
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Tips on Planning a Theme Trip
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Are you getting ready to plan a THEMED TRIP?! So exciting! I talk about just that in this episode. Make sure you download the PDF that goes along with this episode. I recommend using in with the app GoodNotes. Also, if you would like to also have the regular trip planning guide, you can find that . Just fill out the little form! I would love to hear your thoughts about doing an episode all about Google Maps? what you think!
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5 Best Documents to Travel with and How to Store them
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In our house in the United States we had a fireproof safe that we kept all the important documents in. So, when we started traveling, and when we realized this was a long-term lifestyle for us, we got rid of most of our stuff, expect that safe, it's no at Eric's parents house. But, what do we do with the documents that we want to travel with. Why would we treat them as unimportant and just have them in a drawer? is fireproof, waterproof and big enough to hold all the important documents you want to have with you as you're traveling around this amazing world. Also, the app is what we use to...
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Why London is the Best City for Many First Time Travelers
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Have you ever wanted to travel with someone who isn't a traveler? Have YOU yourself not traveled much, but want to see a new part of this world? Then this is the episode for you! I'm giving you 7 reasons why London, England is my go-to place to tell new travelers to visit. In this episode I talk about this episode: I also talk about the fact that I offer consulting for trip planning. I also do this this for almost anything Nomad Family Related, if you'd like to learn more about that,
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Experiencing the Amazon Jungle at Ototongo Amazon River Lodge PART 2
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In the previous episode I talked about the and how great it was. If you are looking for an Amazon adventure, this is your place. In this episode I'll share with you some must take items to make your time in the jungle just as memorable and, just maybe, a little more comfortable. I would love to connect with you! Either shot me an , or go over to and send me a message.
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Experiencing the Amazon Jungle at Ototongo Amazon River Lodge PART 1
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We spent about 9 days in the Amazon Jungle in Peru, and it was amazing. This episode is all about the lodge that we chose to stay at, it's called , and we recommend them 100%. The episode will give you a general overview of the lodge, the schedule and how it works, but if you have specific questions, please message me on and I'll be happy to talk in more detail. Just for the record, we paided for this trip, so everything I say is my real opinion. :)
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POV of a Nomad Kid: Facing Fears
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In this episode I (Marissa) will being talking with my oldest son, Martin, about facing fears. As a nomad kid he has had the opportunity to do things that he wouldn't have had if we lived a rooted life in the USA. And sometimes those opportunities do challenge him to face fears. This is a great episode to listen to WITH your kids becuase we believe that the more we can connect our kids with other TCKs (third culture kids) the better. Make sure your subsribed to the podcast! That's the best way to make sure you hear every episode. Also, feel free to follow us on .
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Conquering Trees and Overcoming Limits in Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Watching the kids overcome their fears and the physical limitations that they thought they had was amazing! We knew that this adventure at Treetopia Park would be fun and challenging, but we were not prepared for how proud we would be of the kids when we got in the van after climbing 5 monster trees in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. Want to experience this for yourself? Check out to book your own amazing tree climbing adventure. Do you follow us on ? You should! Also, if you haven't checked out our website yet, .
info_outlineEpisode 5 of 6! Wow almost at the end of this 5 Favorite Things series. The 5 items talked about in this episode are all about health/safety. What can you do to make sure your family stays as healthy as possible when traveling full time? And what can you do to be safe in a different country? Check out what my family takes with us to make sure we stay healthy and safe in a new place.
Ring Cameras: These are a huge comfort. Not only do they allow us to keep an eye on our house when we are out sightseeing or on an extended trip, but also when you are first getting to know the sounds of house, it’s nice to be able to pull up the cameras while you’re in bed just to make sure everything is good. We travel with 3 of these and love the comfect they give.
Smoke Detectors: Other countries have a very loose relationship with smoke alarms. In fact in the 14 houses we have stayed in NONE of them had any type of fire detection. These help us sleep in peace knowing that if something happens we can get out. Along with these, it’s a good idea to create a fire plan for each place you stay. You can never be too safe in this area.
Water filter: A lot of countries don’t have safe drinking water, but buying water for 6 is expensive. So, having a water filter allows us to drink the water at home and save some money, while still being healthy and safe. There are many types of water filters but we are VERY brand loyal to Sawyer. We have the Squeeze and Tap and recommend both.
Pepto Bismol Tablets: Just in case you didn’t listen to the recommendation above, this one will greatly help! “Travelers' stomach” is REAL y’all and these little babies really help. Taking them when you are sick, or when you know you’ve eaten/drank something that wasn’t as sanitary as your stomach is use to will not only help you feel better, but also help you not have to find a pharmacy and explain what’s wrong, get the right medication, and then make sure you have ENOUGH medication.<--Did you know that many countries only give 1-2 days worth of medicine at a time??? Just grab these.
Extra prescriptions, especially eyeglasses: Ok, this one isn’t an item, but I’m so glad we have these. We don’t take daily medications, so I don’t have personal experience with that. But we do have a 10 year old boy with glasses. We make sure that we have a copy of his lens script just in case they get broken. This can save time and money if you have to get a new pair.
What about you? How do you keep your family healthy and safe while exploring this amazing globe? Head over to our Instagram page and let me know what your thoughts are.