top of page
A woman with long hair, sunglasses, a brown top, and white pants stands on wide stone steps in front of a historic building with a large religious mosaic above the entrance.

Closer Lives Travel Blogs

Travel is at the heart of Closer Lives. For over four years, we’ve journeyed full-time across 44 countries and countless cities, collecting experiences that go beyond the guidebook. Our travel blogs share the real stories, the practical tips, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re planning your next adventure, looking for nomad inspiration, or simply want to wander through the world with us, this is your place to begin.

Here you’ll find

Destination Stories: our firsthand experiences exploring cities, landmarks, and hidden corners.

 

Travel Advice: essential tips, hacks, and resources for smarter, smoother travel.

 

Nomad Life: honest reflections on life on the road, from finances to emotions.

 

This hub brings everything together so you can dive in and explore!

Featured Posts

2

Browse All Travel Blogs

Destinations

Our destination stories bring you along for the ride. From exploring world-famous landmarks to uncovering hidden corners, we share the highlights, surprises, and lessons from our travels. These posts go beyond the postcard view to show what it’s really like to be there.

2345

For practical info and itineraries

Travel Advice

Travel smarter with the advice we’ve learned through years on the road. From avoiding scams and saving money to practical resources for digital nomads, these posts help you travel confidently and with fewer surprises.

2345

Find tools and deals we use daily

Nomad Life

Living as full-time nomads is about more than destinations. It’s a lifestyle of freedom, challenges, and constant growth. In these blogs we share our routines, struggles, and wins from four years of life on the road.

234

Browse All Travel Blogs

Explore More Travel

Want to dive deeper? Browse our detailed travel guides and resources to plan smarter.

A large cruise ship sails on calm ocean waters at sunset, with the sky glowing orange and yellow. The sun is partially visible near the horizon, casting warm light on the vessel and sea.

Cruises

We share our personal cruise adventures, starting from when we first met on a ship, along with helpful tips, accessibility advice, food, and honest comparisons like eSIM vs ship Wi-Fi.

Cruise Experiences
A hand places a red pushpin on a detailed map, with several other red pushpins lying nearby on the map surface.

FREE Country Guides

Detailed guides for travelers exploring new countries.

Learn about culture, transportation, local etiquette, and top attractions in every destination.

Get Your Guides
A hand reaches out over a calm lake, holding up a globe with North and South America visible, under a cloudy sky.

Resources

Master the art of social media with our expert tips and strategies. Whether you're growing an audience or improving engagement, we've got the insights to help you.

Browse Travel Tools

At Closer Lives, We Explore More Than Maps - We Journey Through Mindsets

CHECK OUT OUR SOCIALS

  • Black and white Instagram logo with a camera icon inside a circle on a dark background.
  • White Facebook app logo on a black background, featuring the letter "f" in bold.
  • A black rectangle with a white play button in the center, resembling the YouTube logo.
  • White Pinterest app logo on a black background, featuring the letter "p" intertwined with an oval.
  • White Threads app logo on a black background, featuring the letter "a" intertwined with an oval.
Visa logo with the word "VISA" in blue capital letters; the "V" has a yellow accent on the upper left. The background is light gray with a slight gradient.
MasterCard logo with two overlapping circles, one red on the left and one yellow on the right, on a blue background. The word "MasterCard" appears in white across the center.
Discover logo with the word "DISCOVER" in black letters, except for the letter "O," which is orange and resembles a sunburst. The background is white with an orange curve at the bottom right corner.
Logo featuring two overlapping blue circles with the word "Cirrus" in white letters across the center, set against a dark blue background.
VISA Electron logo with white text on a blue background and a yellow curved stripe under the word "VISA.
A purple square icon features a white circle with a black and white swirling "S" design in the center. Below the circle, the word "SOLO" appears in bold white letters.
Maestro logo with two overlapping circles, one blue on the left and one red on the right, and the word "Maestro" in white text across the center on a dark blue background.
A geometric logo featuring the word "DELTA" in white letters on a blue triangle, with yellow and red triangles overlapping in the bottom left corner on a white background.
Black and white Direct Debit logo featuring a stylized "D" symbol to the left and the words "DIRECT Debit" in bold font to the right.
American Express logo featuring the words "AMERICAN EXPRESS" in bold white letters on a blue, rectangular background.
UnionPay logo featuring the word "UnionPay" in black and red text over three vertical stripes in red, blue, and green.
JCB logo with white letters "J", "C", and "B" on blue, red, and green vertical rectangles, respectively.
PayPal logo featuring a stylized overlapping double "P" in blue tones, followed by the word "PayPal" in blue and light blue text.
Pay Samsung Pay logo on black background for mobile payment services
Google Pay logo with a multicolored "G" followed by the word "Pay" in gray text.
Apple Pay logo featuring the Apple icon followed by the word "Pay" in black text on a white background.
Logo featuring the text "Closer Lives" with "Jenn & Leon travel & lifestyle" underneath, set against a black background with a white circular outline and a bright light flare.

Est 2021 | © 2025 Closer Lives Inc. All rights reserved.

bottom of page