Hola! The Turtles have been having TOO much fun in Siem Reap! Although the heat and humidity have been a constant obstacle to navigate 🥵 We've already spent 3 days exploring the ruins of the Angkor Archeological Park, which is unbelievably amazing. Amelia and I are already talking about what we'll see on our next trip here. And all this fun is almost enough to make me forget that tax season is upon us, but sadly, I have to start that process next week 😫 Since it is that time of year, we're...
9 days ago • 5 min read
Hola! Another week. Another country. After we left Bali, we had one week until our next Leap to Siem Reap started. Since there were no direct flights from Bali to Siem Reap, we had to fly through a hub, and Bangkok won on both airfare price and personal desire. We spent 3 weeks in Bangkok back in 2024 leading up to Christmas. And I was NOT ready to leave! It quickly became one of my favorite cities, but Amelia had reservations. It was a bit too chaotic and crowded for her. But that was then....
16 days ago • 4 min read
Hola, Some of you have noticed that we haven’t posted a YouTube video in a while, and we’ve received a lot of messages asking where we’ve been. The short version is that we’ve taken a step back from regular YouTube videos over the past few months. After many years of creating on that platform, it felt like the right time for a reset and a shift in how we spend our time and energy. We've been sharing more casual updates and insights on Instagram lately. That said, we’re definitely not retired...
23 days ago • 5 min read
Hello from Bali, We just wrapped up or Leap to Bali and were sad to see all the Turtles leave this morning. We had such a great time getting to know everyone, seeing some unforgettable sights, and experiencing what it's like to live here for a few weeks. Our photographer turned out to be a real monkey 🙈 More on Instagram/AmeliaAndJP There are still a couple of spots left on our Leaps to Prague (May) and Riga (June) if you would like to join the Turtles for a different kind of travel...
30 days ago • 5 min read
Hello from Australia. It's only the second week of 2026 and a lot has already happened. We've been getting questions about Venezuela and if we expect events there to affect international travel or relocation, so I'll share our thoughts below. But first, I mentioned in our last newsletter that I bought new glasses while we were in Auckland, New Zealand. I got the highest quality progressive lenses they offered with the best progressive range. The complete eye exam, a new pair of titanium...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Happy Holidays Reader! I was going to take this week off from writing the newsletter, but I had so many news stories in my list that I figured I'd go ahead and send one for the few of you who check your email on a holiday weekend. See more pics on Instagram Quick update: We simplified the Turtle Travel Club membership. You now get lifetime access (no subscriptions), and it’s included with the purchase of any eCourse going forward. It also includes the Moving Abroad Community, a monthly group...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Happy Holidays Reader! Thankfully, we made it to New Zealand. Some Americans don't because of a simple mistake. Amelia On Our Auckland Harbor Tour – More Pics & Clips on Instagram The hotel where we stayed in Fiji had a Fiji Airways lounge so we popped in one afternoon to see what services they offered. We specifically wanted to know if we could check-in for our New Zealand flight there (we could). While chatting with the agent, she asked if we had submitted our New Zealand Electronic Travel...
3 months ago • 7 min read
Hi Reader! The Leap to Riga, Latvia is officially open for booking! 🥳 CORRECT Leap Dates: June 6-20, 2026 👉 Leap Details & Cost Riga surprised us in the best possible way. We went in curious and left completely smitten. The architecture, the café culture, the history around every corner, and the easy pace of life. It was amazing! It feels both grand and cozy at the same time, and we’re really excited to share it with our fellow Turtles. We expect this trip to sell out quickly, so visit the...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I'm going to keep this newsletter short since we're technically on vacation in Fiji and Amelia is giving me the stink eye for working. She wants to go lay on the beach, but I told her we have to do some work so we can afford to go lay on the beach. It's a minor tradeoff! First, Click Here to join the waitlist for the Global Living Summit so you're the first to know when tickets go on sale and you can lock in your early bird discount. Second, follow us on Instagram at...
3 months ago • 7 min read