You are really digging our “countdown” style podcasts lately so we are giving you another one but this time we are diving into the 16 best places to live for at least 3 years. We aren’t talking about vacations or short-haul stays but living day to day life like a local, embracing the culture fully, & truly settling into the places we discuss in today’s podcast.
This one is a little more high stakes because Trav has a love of buying real estate and so at any point one of these places could become a reality so I (Heather) had to think long and hard about the possible future commitment this episode could be making for me.
We each picked 7-8 places (hello, honorable mentions) where we could live for 3 years and you’ll have to listen to see if we had any places make both lists. Can anyone say moving possibilities?!
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Nestled amongst better-known countries such as Italy, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary, Slovenia is a place you may not know much about.
Though it’s only the size of New Jersey, it packs a lot of amazing things into one place. It’s one of Trav’s top 5 countries in the world, and we’re excited to share it with you.
Below, we list our favorite places to eat, drink, and see in Slovenia: (more…)
If you have ever listened to this podcast in the past then you are very aware of our love for Ice Cream/Gelato. Since it is summertime we thought this is the perfect time to dive into our favorite places around the world for this delicious dessert (& it should be eaten at all times during the day). Here are a few of the things that we looked for when judging/ranking these:
Quality of ice cream – taste & consistency
Variety of flavors
Split Scoop
Do they let you taste prior to selection
How nice was the staff
Price
Get a pen and paper ready (or just scroll down) to jot down all 12 of our best ice cream experiences from our travels and create your own ice cream itinerary for your next adventure. Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks & Sauv’s!
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When it comes to traveling the world, there aren’t many places we WOULDN’T want to go to. But if we were to put down roots for three months, we’re a bit pickier.
Being location independent has its perks! In this episode, Heather and I discuss the top 16 cities and regions in the world where we’d love to spend three months, and what we love most about each one.
Whether it’s a great place for digital nomads with good internet and a thriving entrepreneurial community, a great beach destination, a hiker’s dream, or just a chill place with a chill vibe, we’re dreaming about where we might move next!
How about you? If you could be dropped anywhere in the world for 3 months, where would you want to live? Tweet us @ExtraPackofPeanuts!
Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!
6:30 – Where would you want to be dropped off for 3 months?
7:00 – The Rules
8:20 – Honorable mentions
12:25 – Heather’s #8 (could’ve been her #1, but…)
13:50 – Trav’s #8 (is it too small?)
14:55 – Heather’s #7 – A fun place with a growing digital nomad scene
16:40 – Trav’s #7 – Good weather, good beer, good beaches, but expensive accommodations
18:10 – Heather’s #6 – Near a place that she has a little trouble pronouncing
18:55 – Trav’s #6 – A city where he’s spent more time than almost anywhere else, he loves it that much!
20:30 – Heather’s #5 – The food, the vibe, the countryside, the wine…
22:20 – Trav’s #5 – Awesome in both summer and winter
25:05 – Heather’s #4 – Her favorite country in the world!
26:40 – Trav’s #4 – It was a close decision between 2, 3, and 4!
29:30 – Heather’s #3 – Friends, mountains, a nearby island, good hiking
30:50 – Trav’s #3 – Awesome beaches, world-class city with world-class events, fun, clean…but not super exotic or cheap…and Heather wishes she’d thought of this one
33:30 – Heather’s #2 – A place she and Trav both loved
36:15 – Trav’s #2 – Great internet, easy to get around, super cheap, almost like a second home!
38:30 – Heather’s #1 – A digital nomad’s dream. Healthy, feel-good… Jungle and beach all in one day
44:20 – Trav’s #1 – Bikeable, hip, cheap, great food, amazing history, and fantastic summer weather
For a country the size of New Jersey, there is a LOT to see!
Heather and I spent 4 days of our babymoon in Slovenia, and it lived up to all of our expectations and then some.
Delicious food, amazing gelato, and gorgeous drives make this country one that really packs a punch.
Join Heather and I as we go through our trip and share the best food, the best places to visit, and of course my new #1 favorite gelato place in the whole world! I definitely wasn’t expecting that when we decided to go to Slovenia!
