Do you dream about moving abroad? YEAH THAT'S ME
It’s been one week since I finished Japan’s Kumano Kodo Iseji Route: the thousand-year-old pilgrimage route through Mie Prefecture. This two-week hike was simultaneously the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and yet also one of the most rewarding. 170 kilometers. 2 mountain peaks. 18 mountain passes. 7 fantastic shrines. 5 steamy onsens. Countless tiny towns. Fantastic […]
In just a few short days I’ll be hopping on a plane to Japan’s Mie Prefecture to hike the stunning, challenging Kumano Kodo Iseji. After approximately five years of navigating China’s busy cities: honking horns, dodging e-bikes, constant construction… imagining myself hiking through the wilderness with just me, my boyfriend, and my backpack sounds almost […]
The following is a guest post by Bianca of My Wild Earth Cascading waterfalls, breathtaking views and unique temples that blend seamlessly with modern infrastructure, Bali is an idyllic island that really has it all. Likely the most popular and well-known of Indonesia’s islands, it has long been a favorite for travelers, tourists and honeymooners […]
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This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. I recently sent out a survey asking what people were MOST worried about when it comes to traveling in China. I have to say, I wasn’t too surprised when I saw the number one response: “I’m worried about the language barrier” “How […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, I stared up in wonder as a giant hot air balloon expanded before me. I gasped as a gust of flame shot up mere feet away. Get in! They yelled, and I not-so-gracefully slid into the […]
When you think of India, the phrase “fantastic beaches” might not be the first that comes to mind. After spending a week or two in India’s bustling cities, seeing all of the tourist sites, you may want to spend some time in the sun. While you might have heard of Goa, and their rustic beach […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. I think we all know I love scuba diving almost as much as I love getting off the beaten path. Well, this Indonesian dive spot won’t disappoint you in either category. A tiny island just off the coast of Sumatra, Pulau Weh has some […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. I huffed and puffed my way up the mountain step by step, slipping and sliding on six-hundred-year-old rubble. Wiping the sweat from my brow as I took a swig of water under the hot sun, I pushed aside the tree-like overgrowth that […]
This post was written in collaboration with DayOne Response and may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Have you ever visited a place where the water isn’t drinkable? Where there are no water fountains and you need to make a run to a corner store or boil a kettle just to […]
Hi I'm Richelle! I'm the founder of the Freedom Life and I've been living abroad since 2013. For the last eight years, I've been helping hundreds of adventurous people just like you move abroad, and I can't wait to help you get started on this incredible adventure!
