Travel Styles
How Different is Traveling with A Toddler?
When Mike and I found out I was pregnant, we were so excited. We couldn’t wait to show our new little person this big wide world that we love so much. But privately I was also kind of terrified. I knew that having a baby changes your life radically, I just didn’t really know or […]
Americans : How To Vote While Out Of The Country
Steph and I have talked about writing this post since Trump got into office and this Kavanaugh circus is making me extra terrified for November and it has finally motivated me to put this together. Why? Let me explain. I am currently in the United States, and have been for the past 5 months. The […]
We Really Live Here! Italy Update #2
Hey guys! When I last left you in November we were still sleeping off jet lag and desperately apartment hunting (have I mentioned how much I hate apartment hunting? It’s definitely my least favorite part of any big move). A lot has changed since then, mostly for the better! We Finally Found a Home Finding […]
8 Business Travel Hacks to Make It More Comfortable
Not all of us can be George Clooney from ‘Up in the Air’ and for most people, airport security checks, long layovers and frequent jet lags can be a bit of a drag. Anything that can make this process more comfortable for frequent business travelers is always worth a try. So here are a few […]
A Piccolo Italy Update
Ciao! When I last left you we were in the terminal stages of preparing for our family move to Italy. Well… we made it! All four of us are now in Bologna, where it is currently raining heavily. To be honest, not that much has happened yet, but I didn’t want to leave you hanging […]
Preparing to Move Abroad- Part Two
Back in August I wrote about the many preparations we were taking to move abroad at the end of October. Well the end of October is here! It’s hard to believe but we leave for Bologna in just three days. This means we’ve been super busy lately getting ready for the move. Getting the Dog’s […]
Responsible Tourism: How to Travel More Sustainably TODAY!
Travel is such a gift in that it opens your eyes up to just how special and beautiful our planet is. As travelers, this should be something that we wish to preserve and maintain for future generations. I wear my sustainable traveler badge with pride (around my neighborhood and the world) and I can’t think […]
Expat Life: 5 Common Expat Mistakes to Avoid
I’ve lived abroad several times, and each time I’ve enjoyed the experience but in the end I left feeling somewhat unsatisfied. I always feel like I could have done, seen and experienced more with my expat life. I’ve spent long stints living in London, Xi’an, Buenos Aires and Sayulita, Mexico but I’ve never really felt […]
Could You Get a Graduate Degree in Europe?
Chances are that if you’re reading Why Wait to See the World that you’ve got more than a bit of wanderlust. Whether you’re in the middle of a meandering sojourn around the world or just planning a couple of weeks to see the sights in Europe, there is no doubt that you already recognize the […]
How Much Does it Cost to Travel? A Round the World Trip
Welcome to our ongoing series: How Much Does it Cost to Travel? The goal of this series is to provide you with real budgets people have used for trips they have actually taken. This could be anything from a long weekend in Miami to 6 months backpacking around South East Asia. It’s our hope that by […]
Being A Digital Nomad vs. Being Location Independent
This post is about more than terminology I swear. Hang around travel blogs for a while and you will start to see certain words bandied around quite a bit. “Digital Nomad” and “Location Independent” are two phrases you will see, often interchangeably. But they are actually two different things. I was reminded of this when […]
Can You Travel with a Baby? An Honest Review
It’s almost impossible for me to believe that my baby turned 1 last week. It seems like just yesterday I was super pregnant and writing my kiss off maternity leave post. Then Marcella came crashing into my life and things have never been totally the same. Before I gave birth, I had a lot of […]