This past week, we got to return to Andalusia, Spain, including Seville, Ronda, and Granada. This region was actually the first part of Europe we visited, but that was over 10 years ago. And walking through the stunning Alcazar and Casa Pilatos, it made us realize how much differently we see the world now, 10 years older. We appreciate the history and architecture so much more, the stories behind it, and could sit there just marvelling at the ambiance. Itās funny how the 10-year-younger...
7 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hello Travelers! Weāve been getting a lot of questions about how we pick our next destinations, especially since weāve been travelling non-stop for over two years now, and weāll get to it in this email. But first, we wanted to briefly share our thoughts about a problem weāve noticed as we travel more and more. In this weekās newsletter: š What happens when everyone discovers the same place? š§ How do we choose our next travel destination? š¬ And weād love to hear from you What happens when...
15 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey! So weāve been somewhat MIA these past few weeks. We spent some time in China reconnecting with family, and then made a quick trip home to get some things sorted out. Itās been two years now that weāve been on the road, and the quest for a new home continues. But travelling like this has made us realize that the possibilities are almost infinite, with each country offering something unique, along with its own pros and cons. And it is definitely not easy choosing a new āhomeā. But one...
22 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Airline Fuel Prices are going up! š± Quick heads up that might save you a lot of money. Due to the ongoing fuel crisis, many airlines are raising their fuel surcharges by 50% to even 97%. We actually noticed this while planning our return to Japan in a few months. We had been watching flights for a while, and when we checked again recently, only one or two dates still had the original price. As soon as we looked at later dates in June and July 2026, prices had jumped by 50%ā¦ and in some cases...
5 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Not Everything We Want to Share About Travel Fits Neatly into a Blog Post Sometimes itās a random thought after a long bus ride.A place we just discovered that blew our minds.A funny travel meme that made us laugh way too hard.Or a simple question like: Is over-planning a trip actually ruining the fun? And we love turning these little travel thoughts into conversations with fellow travelers like you. Thatās why weāve been putting more energy into our WaylessTravelers Facebook page āThink of...
6 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Last week we shared 3 travel myths we had to unlearn. But we weren't done.There are 3 more that shaped how we used to travel in ways we did not even realize at the time.Here they are š Myth #4: Instagram Shows What Travel Really Looks Like Those dreamy Instagram shots? Theyāre often more fantasy than reality.Perfect lighting. Carefully staged moments. Heavily edited. And the frustrating part? They set expectations that real life canāt match. You arrive hoping for magicā¦ and sometimes it just...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
āAre you traveling the way you want toā¦ or the way youāve been influenced to?ā Most of what we believe about travel isnāt even ours. Itās shaped by Instagram reels, YouTube vlogs, what our friends are posting, or that uncle who wonāt stop talking about his Cancun timeshare. And those beliefs can subconsciously decide how we travel, how much we spend, and whether we use travel to simply escape, or to grow. Over the past few years, our experiences have changed the way we see the world and...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Back with more Japan tips ā courtesy of our many small mistakes š Letās be honest: traveling to Japan is incredibleā¦ but also a full-on culture shock. Between the futuristic trains, completely foreign language, unspoken social rules, and customs that are completely different from anywhere else weāve traveled, visiting Japan can be overwhelming, even for experienced travelers. On our first trip, we made so many small mistakes. We got confused by train systems (and missed our train), broke...
8 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Back with more Japan Tipsāthis time, Kyoto beyond the temples! Kyoto is one of Japanās most famous citiesā¦ which also means itās crowdedālike, really crowded. If you just go chasing temples and the Instagram-famous spots, youāll miss the part that makes Kyoto truly special. Thatās why we created a different kind of guide. Instead of a long list of things to 'see', we focused on hands-on, immersive experiences that let you feel the culture and traditions of Japan. From forging your own...
8 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read