Finding Gina Marie - Travel the World
Episodes
The TRUTH about Our Lives as Full-Time Travelers
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.84 If youâve ever come back from a vacation and wished you could stay longer or wondered what it would be like to quit your job and travel the wo...
First time in Vietnam: Things to know before you go | Vietnam Travel Guide
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.83 We had very different experiences between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, but there are many tips that apply to both. Join us as we explore the hist...
Do NOT make these mistakes in HO CHI MINH CITY | Vietnam Travel Guide
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.82 We knew very little about Vietnam before we spent a month there and we made a couple of big mistakes. Before visiting, watch this video to make ...
HOW WE PACK as Full-Time Travelers | Packing Tips & Tricks
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.81 Weâve learned A LOT in the last year of traveling full-time around the world. We share WHAT we carry now, what we STOPPED carrying, and TIPS t...
Hiroshima: The most inspirational city in the world! | Japan Travel Guide
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.80 Japan is full of beauty, but when that beauty comes from a desire to make our world a better place, it becomes inspirational. We explore the his...
Japanese Luxury Hotel with PRIVATE Hot Spring ONSEN | Ryokan Experience
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.79 We trade cramped, budget Japanese hotels for a night of opulence and indulgence at a ryokan outside Kyoto overlooking Lake Biwa. We give you a t...
Top 11 Kyoto Temples, Shrines, & Gardens | Japan Travel Guide
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.78 With so many temples and shrines in Kyoto, it can be hard to know which ones you should visit. Thatâs why we take you to 11 of the top ones an...
Top 10 Money-Saving Travel Tips
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.77 You have questions and we have answers! After a year of full-time travel, we share our best tips for the cost-conscious traveler to help you sav...
Don't Skip KYOTO! | Japan Travel Guide
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.76 We loved Kyoto and this video shows why. Come with us to the Bamboo Forest, explore the many levels of Kyoto Station, watch our tips on hotels, ...
Where to stay in TOKYO - Don't make THIS mistake!
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.75 If you pick the wrong place to stay in Tokyo, youâll waste time on trains and may be very disappointed with your first experience. We take you...
First Time in JAPAN: Our trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima was amazing!
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.74 We spent 42 days on our first trip to Japan and learned so much that we wish we had known before we visited. We talk about navigating busy train...
London Tour in 3 Days! Dazzling Dining, Superb Shows, and The Beatles!
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.73 Celebrate with us! We pack a lot of London in just 3 days for Judyâs birthday. We visit the Paul McCartney Photographs Exhibit, British Museum...
Belgrade Serbia - We Were Pleasantly Surprised by This City!
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.72 Great restaurants, friendly people, beautiful sunsets, and a relaxed, European lifestyle â whatâs not to love about Belgrade? We spent a mon...
Exploring Romania's Transylvanian Alps (Peles Castle, Sibiu, Bran, Brasov)
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.71 Come with us as we tour some of the most beautiful locations in Romania, including the twists and turns of the Transfagarasan Highway and the el...
How Expensive is Bucharest? Europe's Little Paris is Underrated | Romania Travel Guide
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.70 Thereâs a lot to love about Romania, including our first stop: Bucharest. We tell you about the best food, sights to see, nightlife, and how m...
22 TIPS to AVOID Travel Day STRESS | Full-Time Travel Guide
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.69 Love to travel but hate travel days? Does the thought of packing up and getting to your destination raise your anxiety levels? Weâve compiled ...
Amsterdam: So much to love in this bike city!
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.68 Neither rain nor chilly weather could damper our jam-packed 3 full days in Amsterdam. Itâs expensive, but is it worth it? We share the sights ...
Health vs Wealth: We retired early, should you?
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.67 Money isnât the only factor to consider when deciding when to retire. Itâs the easiest to focus on, but we think you should consider what ac...
Vienna Travel Guide: Everything you need to know before you go!
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.66 Vienna packs a punch. Itâs not subtle, but it is surprising. We share our best tips so you can get the most out of everything it has to offer,...
GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN thru ALPS | WHY GO 186 miles in 8 hours?
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.65 Everybody loves trains, but would you spend THIS much on a train? Our slow ride through Switzerlandâs magnificent mountains was on Kevinâs b...
Surgery while traveling overseas | Our Experience in a Serbian Hospital
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.64 One of the biggest worries when traveling abroad is what to do when you need medical care. We take you through our entire process of getting a n...
Why you must go to Turin, Italy | Torino Travel Guide
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.63 Did you know about the incredible inventions created here? Neither did we! Come along with us as we detour to Torino and provide a feast for our...
Why visit Genova, Italy | Genoa Travel Guide
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.62 Come with us as we explore the seaside beauty of this ancient seaport on the Italian Riviera. Our eyes feasted on its stunning architecture, whi...
BEST TRAVEL TIPS and TRICKS for communicating outside the U.S.
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.61 If youâve ever struggled in a foreign country to order in a restaurant or give directions to a taxi driver or book a tour, this is the episode...
French Riviera Travel Guide to Antibes, Nice, and Cagnes-sur-Mer
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.60 Thereâs more to the South of France besides the beaches. We show off the beauty and bustle of Nice and Antibes and bring you along on our tour...
KrakĂłw Tour: A Hidden Gem in the heart of Poland
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.59 We only spent 11 days in this Medieval city, which was too little time. We could have stayed a whole month and not seen everything KrakĂłw has t...
AUSCHWITZ and BIRKENAU: Our tour and tribute to the 1.1 million people who died here
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.58 Auschwitz is not a tourist attraction, but it is an important place to visit. Some of what we saw on our tour will be etched into our hearts and...
KrakĂłw Food Tour: A Deliciously Unexpected Restaurant City
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.57 We were not prepared for how much we were going to enjoy our time in Poland. The people, history, and architecture of KrakĂłw are amazing, but t...
Airbnb vs Hotels: The TRUTH from Full-Time Travelers
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.56 We compare Airbnbs to hotels with TIPS to tell you why and when we use each of them. This comprehensive guide breaks down locations, accommodati...
Why we canât get enough of the Majestic City of Edinburgh | Our Travel Guide
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.55 We canât get enough of this medieval Scottish city. Thereâs so much history and grandeur in Edinburgh. Beginning with the Royal Mile, tuck i...
Cagnes-sur-Mer - Our travel guide to this glorious city on the French Riviera
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.54 From the incredible hilltop views to the beautiful, azure beaches, this place left us breathless. We take you through everything we experienced ...
Slow Travel or No Travel! Why we have to stay longer
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.53 Being able to choose where we live in the world is a privilege. But that doesnât mean that itâs always easy to for us to find a balance betw...
Donât visit Scotland! Unless you stay in Broughty Ferry
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.52 Before this trip, weâve always stayed in Edinburgh. But what if you want to also experience Dundee, Glasgow, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh? We th...
Duolingo App Review - Our Pros and Cons after 850+ days of use
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.51 Weâve spent the past two and a half years learning Italian with the paid version of Super Duolingo. Watch this video to find out how the app w...
Inside Varosha, the disturbing Ghost Town of Famagusta Cyprus
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.50 We bring you along on two very different tours in Cyprus. One is a food tour with Halloumi cheese making and the other is to Turkish Cyprus and ...
Top things to do in Paphos - Cyprus Travel Guide
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.49 We spent a month in the harbor area of Paphos and loved it. Beautiful beaches, ancient Roman ruins, fabulous food, watch to see everything exper...
Our six-month travel update - Mistakes were made!
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.48 After traveling full time for half a year, youâd think weâd have it all figured out. Unfortunately, we screwed up twice in Edinburgh Airport...
Nile River Cruise (Aswan to Luxor) - All you need to know
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is not something that we thought weâd ever say, but⊠you have to take a Nile Cruise! Weâve never spent time on a cruise ship before this, b...
Our Amazing LUXOR Visit - Everything You Need to SEE and DO
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.46 After Cairo and Giza we thought we understood Egypt, but Luxor blew us away. The wonders we saw on the Nile River in Upper Egypt were incredible...
Don't miss Aswanâs Nubian Village Experience!
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.45 We needed to stay overnight in Aswan, Egypt prior to our Nile River cruise so Judy booked a room at the Nubian Palace. After a chaotic taxi ride...
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor!
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.44 We were blown away (pun intended) by our ride in a hot air balloon over Egyptian ruins in Luxor. Add a beautiful sunrise to that experience and ...
Things to Know before you go: Cairo & Giza
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.43 Weâve learned so much living as locals in Mohandiseen while exploring all the sights and sounds that Cairo and Giza have to offer. Watch as we...
15 Doâs and Donâts for Cairo & Giza
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.42 Egypt is an amazing country and should be a place you plan to visit, but we have some tips that will make it even better. Learn from our mistake...
Why we got vaccinated in Rome before visiting Cairo and Luxor
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.41 Thereâs nothing worse than getting sick while traveling â or worse, suffering a long-term illness. Watch our process for getting properly va...
Rome - We visit the top attractions all in one day!
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.40 Rome wasnât built in a day â and you should really spend more than a day there â but we only had 12 hours to see our favorite attractions:...
Spello - How to spend a perfect day in Italy
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.39 Spello is one of those places that treats your eyes to so much beauty and fills your heart with so much peace, you may never want to leave. Join...
Assisi, Italy - 14 Must See Attractions
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.38 Assisi is the home of St. Francis, beautiful architecture, stunning hills, and first-century BC Roman buildings. This romantic Italian city has ...
Lecce travel tips - One week in Puglia, Italy is not enough time!
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.37 It was so cold in Lecce when we recorded our last episode that we missed sharing all the wonderful things we experienced there. Watch this short...
Our first impressions of Lecce, Italy!
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.36 We were so surprised by what we discovered in this Italian gem of the Puglia region. The weather also shocked us and forced us to work hard to s...
How we pack and travel with only carry-on luggage
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.35 When we tell people that weâre full-time travelers with no home base, theyâre always excited. Then they see our small luggage and backpacks ...
Our month in Greece! We share our thoughts about Athens and Meteora
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.34 Itâs much easier to understand a country like Greece when we take the time to live there for a whole month. Not only did we explore Athens in ...
Greece in the Off Season - Is it worth it?
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.33 We lived in Greece for the month of January and experienced Athens during one of the lowest tourist months of the year. Did we miss out on anyth...
How do we live as digital nomads?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.32 Weâre often asked about how we live our lives as world travelers. How do we settle in to each new city and what activities fill our days? Join...
Why are we back in the US so soon?
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.31 After a few glorious weeks as digital nomads in Southern Italy, we decided to fly back to California. This wasnât our original plan when we we...
We were warned about Naples and Palermo - Are they safe?
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.30 Friends and tour guides told us to avoid places like Naples and Palermo in Southern Italy because they are gritty and dangerous. After a month i...
One month in Italy: Our struggles in Naples and Palermo
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.29 Leaving San Francisco was incredibly messy. Our first two Airbnbs had power problems, slow internet speeds, lack of space to work, and the world...
Our Top 10 biggest MISTAKES becoming Digital Nomads
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.28 We started our digital nomad lifestyle by doing almost everything wrong. In this episode, we share the most important things we could have done ...
Saying goodbye to our stuff and our apartment! Our new digital nomad life
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.27 We canât believe we actually did it, but we did. Weâve sold or donated all our stuff (and put a select few things in storage), gave up our S...
Weâre leaving San Francisco, for good! In just a few daysâŠ
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.26 After months of mental gymnastics and a long-awaited trip to Portugal to see if we want to move there, weâve made a decision. In this episode,...
Did Portugal win us over?
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.25 We made it to Portugal⊠finally! But what were our first impressions? Join us as we discuss our thoughts about this trip from beautiful locati...
Reside in Portugal or roam the globe?
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.24 Join us as we stroll to Cheese Plus in San Francisco, grab some breakfast, and try to decide if weâre ready to process paperwork and move Port...
Living as Digital Nomads - More Cons than Pros?
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If we choose to be digital nomads, there are a lot of positives. But we also have to give up more stuff and make some really hard choices in our lives...
Living in Limbo! (But we want to be in Europe)
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit on a beach â with the Golden Gate Bridge as our backdrop â and discuss how weâre going to get to Europe. Weâve planned 3 dif...
Are we oversharing?
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We try to share both our successes and our failures in our videos. By keeping it real, we hope to make real connections with you â our viewers. But ...
When do you find time to dream?
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life goes by so fast sometimes and often we don't take the time to slow down and just breathe. This episode is about our daily rituals that help ...
How to get rid of our expensive stuff - 50 years in 5 suitcases
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Timing is tricky when it comes to downsizing the bigger items, like furniture, electronics, and things we need to keep using until we are ready to mov...
A pause to share an emotional moment
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of March, 2023, Kevin will be the same age his dad was when he passed away. When he realized our plans will overlap that date, it triggered...
This is the easy stuff? 50 years in 5 suitcases
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.17 This episode is about getting rid of the things weâre not using daily or just donât love. The limitation of 5 suitcases is a good plan, but ...
How do we fit 50 years in 5 suitcases?
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.16 Downsizing for our move to Europe looked like a simple process, but as we broke it down into steps it got complicated. Can we keep from feeling ...
Can we live in Portugal as Digital Nomads?
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.15 One solution to being stalled from acquiring an Italian Residency Visa is to move to Portugal⊠at least for a little while. In this episode, w...
The Schengen 90/180 Days Rule explained in 60 seconds
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.14 After picking an Italian city in episode 13 that we would love to call home, we hit a roadblock. This led to brainstorming a solution and gainin...
Where to live in Italy? Exploring 6 Cities in 12 Days
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.13 Follow us on our journey to find a new home in Italy. From Lucca to Florence, then to Parma, and on to Verona and Venice, before we finish our t...
Picking our Top 5 places to live in Italy
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.12 On New Years Day 2022, we planned a 6 city trip to Italy to find our next home. We explain our top 9 criteria that a city has to meet to inspire...
Using the 1948 Case for Italian Citizenship
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.11 After Judy hit several dead ends with her quest to be an Italian citizen, a glimmer of light appeared at the end of the tunnel. A friendâs wed...
Italian Dual Citizenship - How hard could it be?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.10 In 2021, Judy and Kevin travelled to Buffalo to finally meet her sisters and celebrate a 90th birthday party for Kevin's aunt and uncle. We...
A setback and a move forward - the COVID lockdown
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.9 Immediately after Judyâs family reunion, COVID shut everything down. While Judy stayed connected to family via video chats, Kevin struggled wit...
Meeting my birth mom for the first time! A Family Reunion
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.8 A hug from a mother after 55 years is an emotionally charged moment. Meeting a dozen family members for the first time amplifies the love. This r...
First contact with my birth family using 23andMe
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.7 Only a month after returning from Italy, DNA results led to first contact with a cousin. Soon after that, the floodgates poured open and more fam...
A Surprise in Italy - 23andMe Results
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.6 While traveling in Italy at the end of 2019, Judy got an email with some amazing 23andMe DNA test results. In this episode, we talk about what le...
Downsizing our lives - Houston to San Francisco
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.5 We decided to flip our lives around 180 degrees and move from our multi-car, 6 people in a house lifestyle in Houston to a new biking/walking, ap...
Discovering our love for cities in Europe
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.4 After living in Houston for over 25 years, we make our first trip to London â little did we know how much this would change our lives. The timi...
She left us too soon - One door closes and another opens
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.3 Leaving family is hard and losing them even harder. But sometimes sad events can lead to discovering more about ourselves. It can also lead to cl...
Goodbye, Buffalo! Starting our new life in Houston
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.2 From Buffalo, New York to Houston, Texas to San Francisco, California. This wasnât exactly the plan. Watch this episode on YouTube or listen to...
Finding Gina Marie - Starting a new chapter of our lives
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep.1 Welcome to our video podcast, Finding Gina Marie. In this first episode, youâll find out how our journey started and a little bit about where w...