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Closer Lives Travel Hub

Destinations, Tips & Essentials

Welcome to your all-in-one Travel Hub—a gateway to seamless exploration. Whether you're looking for expert travel blogs, detailed country guides, or essential resources like transport booking, nomad insurance, and eSIMs, we’ve got you covered. Dive into our curated travel content and start planning your next adventure with confidence. Wherever you’re headed, let this page be your shortcut to hassle-free travel!

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Advice

Get practical travel advice on budgeting, safety, packing, visas, and more. Learn from our experiences to travel smarter, stress-free, and with confidence.

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Blog

Discover firsthand travel experiences, expert tips, and in-depth guides from our adventures across the globe. Plan your next trip with confidence.

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Destinations

Explore our destination guides covering cities, countries, and hidden gems worldwide. Find top attractions, must-know travel tips, and local insights.

Explore Destinations

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eSIMs

Stay connected on the go with the best eSIM options for travelers. Say goodbye to expensive roaming fees and enjoy seamless mobile data worldwide.

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Guides

Detailed guides for travelers exploring new countries. Learn about culture, transportation, local etiquette, and top attractions in every destination.

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Hotels

Find the perfect place to stay with our hotel recommendations. Compare options, from budget stays to luxury retreats, in top destinations.

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Cruise Experiences

Cruises

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

Whether you're a first-time cruiser or planning your next voyage, find inspiration and resources here.

Instagram

On Jenn and Leon Travel, we share captivating photos and insights from our adventures in destinations like the Philippines, Egypt, Turkey, and beyond.

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Nomad Insurance

Stay covered wherever you roam with the best travel and nomad insurance options. Protect yourself from unexpected costs and travel with peace of mind.

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Resources

Essential tools, apps, and must-know tips to make your travels smoother. From packing lists to budgeting hacks, we’ve got everything you need.

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Transport

Seamlessly book flights, trains, buses, and more to get where you need to go. Compare prices and find the best travel options to fit your journey.

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YouTube

Watch our latest travel videos for visual inspiration, destination walkthroughs, and practical travel tips to enhance your journey.

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Jenn & Leon at Closer Lives

We plan to see, learn, love and share as much of the world with others as possible.

That is why we created Closer Lives, to create a community for like-minded individuals and to help bring the world a little closer together through poetry, history, storytelling, healing, art, purpose and togetherness.

If you'd like to join us please sign up to our website; the social part is still in the process of being developed but currently you are able to post, share and interact. We'd love to have you here with us!

PLUS when you sign up you will receive a welcome bonus of 20% off ANYTHING from our Travel & Lifestyle Emporium.

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