Travel Tips

Planning a trip and not sure where to start? We got you covered! This is the page to find all our best travel tips, guides, and more helpful info.

We’ve been traveling full-time abroad for the last 7 years and have picked up plenty of tricks along the way. From slow traveling as a digital nomad to full on budget backpacking trips in Asia, we’ve really done it all!

You can read more about our story here and how Nothing Familiar came to be. Our travels have now taken us to over 70 countries around the world, and we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

Also, be sure to check out our airline reviews, amazing hotels, and fun itineraries while you’re here. For us, travel is a way of life! We love experiencing new cultures, delicious food, and nature wherever we go.

Some of our favorite countries that we can’t stay away from are Greece, Spain, Thailand, and Vietnam. These are the destinations we’ve written extensively about, and where you can find some great travel tips!

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