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The ultimate 2-week Colorado road trip itinerary: hidden gems + 3 national parks!

8 November 2021
Colorado / USA

Vanlife diaries #33: Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Great Sand Dunes National Parks

28 October 2021
Colorado / USA

Vanlife diaries #32: Glenwood Springs, Aspen & Maroon Bells

22 October 2021
Colorado / USA

Vanlife diaries #31: Boulder, Fort Collins & Rocky Mountain National Park

17 October 2021
Colorado / USA / Wyoming

Vanlife diaries #30: Wind RIvers & Denver, Colorado

6 October 2021

hi, I’m brooke!

I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (now joined by my life/climbing partner, James). I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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  • IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
  • One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
  • an entire year of my full-time travel expenses (365 days on the road!), from flights & hotels to healthcare & entrance fees to SIM cards & Spotify ↯ ** these numbers are a reflection of my PERSONAL spending in 2025— not representative of the absolute cheapest long-term travel style, just intended to show how much I was able to experience this year for less than rent in a major city $7,172 ACCOMMODATION 🏡 apartments = $2,415 🏕️ campsites = $121 🏨 hotels + hostels = $4,446 🛖 mountain huts = $190 $5,167 ACTIVITIES 🎟️ entrance fees + permits = $218 ⛵️ experiences + tours = $4,217 🔥 hot springs + sauna = $733 $8,244 FOOD & DRINKS 🍹 drinks = $2,088 🌮 eating out = $4,999 🧀 groceries = $1,156 $4,807 PERSONAL EXPENSES 🧴 consumables (ex. shampoo) = $981 💊 healthcare = $3,042 🧺 laundry = $69 📲 mobile data = $216 🗺️ subscriptions (ex. Garmin In-Reach, Spotify) = $500 $8,719 TRANSPORTATION ✈️ airfare = $3,826 🚘 car hire = $2,970 ⛽️ fuel + parking = $659 🚕 private transport (ex. Uber) = $635 🚃 public transport (ex. train) = $627 $1,744 TRAVEL LOGISTICS 🚫 change fees + cancellations = $355 🧳 baggage fees + luggage storage = $385 🪪 ID (ex. licence renewal) = $255 💳 credit card annual fees = $448 💰 insurance = $72 🛂 travel visas = $229 = $35,852USD TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES ($98 per day) — #fulltimetravel #travelbudget #travelexpenses
  • HAPPY ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS (GENA ገና ) ✞🕯️✨ We were lucky enough to experience these celebrations last January (Christmas falls on the 7th according to the orthodox calendar), and it was truly one of the most incredible travel moments we’ve EVER had 🥹 We only saw 4 other foreigners during our 3 days in Lalibela, and we were welcomed so warmly into the churches, the festivities, and the traditions of Christmas by friendly locals who delighted in the opportunity to share their culture + customs with a couple of curious ferenjis 🤍 ——— #ethiopia #gena #ethiopianchristmas #travelbeyond #lalibela
  • our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
  • another year of prioritising memories > things 🔥 if you’re new here, I’m Brooke 👋🏻 and I’ve been travelling full-time for over 5 years, sharing unique experiences around the world, detailed adventure itineraries, financial breakdowns, and stories from the road. follow @brookebeyond_ for more adventures in 2026! ——— #2025 #2025season #fulltimetravel
  • A colourful look back at 2025— my 5th full year living out of a suitcase (!!!), so many highs (& some unexpected lows 🩼), all with my other half @slatojc Cheers to whatever wild adventures 2026 has in store for us 🍻✨ — #2025 #travelwrapped #2025wrapped #2025season #fulltimetravel
  • It seems we went a little bit of everywhere in 2025, but much more than just the numbers, this year was a celebration of so many of our favourite places— a return to Iceland, two trips to Ethiopia, a sold-out group trip to Jordan & Egypt, 3.5 months in magical Mexico… I track how many countries we visit for the same reasons I track all our annual travel data and daily spending (nerd reasons), but 5.5 years into full-time travel, it’s less and less about amassing an impressive * list* and more about going to places that truly impress US. Sometimes that means venturing to wild new corners and sometimes that means returning to places we can’t wait to see more of, but we’re proud to say this “list” is purely the byproduct of our own excitement and curiosity for the world rather than the other way around. There are a million reasons to travel, numbers shouldn’t be one 🖤🌎✨
  • Ethiopia is home to hundreds of rock-hewn churches dating back as far as the 5th century, each carved by hand directly into sandstone cliffs and accessible only on foot. Especially in Gheralta, reaching them is part of the devotion— steep hikes, exposed ledges, barefoot climbs— a physical journey that mirrors the spiritual one. Nearly all of these churches are still active today, served by priests who hike up multiple times a week to hold services for their local communities. Even as foreigners, we were welcomed into the churches to discover the history & heritage for ourselves, which was so incredibly special. A glimpse into something ancient & powerful that we could barely comprehend. Inside, the walls are covered in beautifully preserved frescoes painted with natural pigments (red hues from bird blood, blue hues from berries), depicting biblical stories, saints, and Ethiopian Orthodox traditions. Few places in the world feel this sacred, this wild, and this deeply human ✨ — #ethiopia #gheraltamountains #abunayemataguh
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  • IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
  • One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
  • an entire year of my full-time travel expenses (365 days on the road!), from flights & hotels to healthcare & entrance fees to SIM cards & Spotify ↯ ** these numbers are a reflection of my PERSONAL spending in 2025— not representative of the absolute cheapest long-term travel style, just intended to show how much I was able to experience this year for less than rent in a major city $7,172 ACCOMMODATION 🏡 apartments = $2,415 🏕️ campsites = $121 🏨 hotels + hostels = $4,446 🛖 mountain huts = $190 $5,167 ACTIVITIES 🎟️ entrance fees + permits = $218 ⛵️ experiences + tours = $4,217 🔥 hot springs + sauna = $733 $8,244 FOOD & DRINKS 🍹 drinks = $2,088 🌮 eating out = $4,999 🧀 groceries = $1,156 $4,807 PERSONAL EXPENSES 🧴 consumables (ex. shampoo) = $981 💊 healthcare = $3,042 🧺 laundry = $69 📲 mobile data = $216 🗺️ subscriptions (ex. Garmin In-Reach, Spotify) = $500 $8,719 TRANSPORTATION ✈️ airfare = $3,826 🚘 car hire = $2,970 ⛽️ fuel + parking = $659 🚕 private transport (ex. Uber) = $635 🚃 public transport (ex. train) = $627 $1,744 TRAVEL LOGISTICS 🚫 change fees + cancellations = $355 🧳 baggage fees + luggage storage = $385 🪪 ID (ex. licence renewal) = $255 💳 credit card annual fees = $448 💰 insurance = $72 🛂 travel visas = $229 = $35,852USD TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES ($98 per day) — #fulltimetravel #travelbudget #travelexpenses
  • HAPPY ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS (GENA ገና ) ✞🕯️✨ We were lucky enough to experience these celebrations last January (Christmas falls on the 7th according to the orthodox calendar), and it was truly one of the most incredible travel moments we’ve EVER had 🥹 We only saw 4 other foreigners during our 3 days in Lalibela, and we were welcomed so warmly into the churches, the festivities, and the traditions of Christmas by friendly locals who delighted in the opportunity to share their culture + customs with a couple of curious ferenjis 🤍 ——— #ethiopia #gena #ethiopianchristmas #travelbeyond #lalibela
  • our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
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IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA?? 🇪🇹 Since falling in love with Ethiopia and sharing so many spectacular, unique experiences here on insta, I’ve received a small flood of DMs asking about traveller safety— especially considering the US currently lists Ethiopia as “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” So here’s some context and our personal experience 👇🏻 From 2020 to 2022, Ethiopia experienced a brutal civil war centred in the northern Tigray region that spilled over into some of the surrounds. The conflict claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions, but by the grace of a peace agreement signed in late 2022, communities across northern Ethiopia have been actively rebuilding in the years since. We travelled through Ethiopia twice in 2025 for several weeks at a time, visiting many regions that were directly affected by the war and, with our own eyes, experienced a country that felt stable, welcoming, generous, and deeply grateful for visitors returning. Perhaps most importantly, tourism here has REAL power. Every guesthouse stay, home-cooked meal, and local service directly injects money into communities recovering from the conflict, helping families restore their livelihoods, put food on the table, and send their children to school. We absolutely adore Ethiopia and the beautiful people we’ve met here, so we’re passionate about sharing these experiences with fellow travellers— especially at a time when tourism dollars mean life and opportunity for so many. PLEASE don’t trust everything you read online. I would strongly encourage you to come discover this warm, unique, resilient country for yourself WITH the support of a trusted local guide and/or driver, who will always prioritise your safety based on real risk, not fear-mongering. If you need a recommendation for a great guide/driver anywhere in the country, talk to our local friend Kiros @lucyethiopiatours and he will absolutely take care of you 🙏🏼 — #ethiopia #travelsafety #travelethiopia #tigray
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One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
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One of our last destinations of 2025: Djibouti, a country that hardly anyone seems to know anything about (but that surprised and delighted us in many ways!) Perched on the Horn of Africa, where tectonic plates split the earth and salt flats stretch to the horizon, Djibouti feels raw, otherworldly + wildly alive. It’s home to Africa’s lowest point on land, volcanic deserts, crater lakes, pink flamingos, whale sharks, and landscapes that look more like another planet. But it’s not just the scenery. There’s a fascinating blend of cultures here: Afar & Somali traditions, strong tribal identity, and layers of French influence that linger in language, architecture, and daily life. Standing at a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East & the Red Sea, Djibouti is truly a place shaped by movement— of people, of plates, of history. The 3rd photo illustrates this perfectly (and it’s one of my favourite captures of the year): Afar people travelling on foot with a camel caravan across the desert borderlands, hauling bundles of palm fronds + Djiboutian salt hundreds of kilometres back towards home to Ethiopia. Because we’ve spent so much time in Ethiopia lately (and have 2 sold-out group trips running this year!), Djibouti just felt like the next natural frontier for us, and certainly didn’t disappoint. We spent 5 days road-tripping across wild landscapes, swimming with whale sharks in the bay, camping on empty beaches, and discovering this untouched gem. Have you ever thought about visiting Djibouti?? — #djibouti #afar #lacabbe #hornofafrica #travelbeyond
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an entire year of my full-time travel expenses (365 days on the road!), from flights & hotels to healthcare & entrance fees to SIM cards & Spotify ↯ ** these numbers are a reflection of my PERSONAL spending in 2025— not representative of the absolute cheapest long-term travel style, just intended to show how much I was able to experience this year for less than rent in a major city $7,172 ACCOMMODATION 🏡 apartments = $2,415 🏕️ campsites = $121 🏨 hotels + hostels = $4,446 🛖 mountain huts = $190 $5,167 ACTIVITIES 🎟️ entrance fees + permits = $218 ⛵️ experiences + tours = $4,217 🔥 hot springs + sauna = $733 $8,244 FOOD & DRINKS 🍹 drinks = $2,088 🌮 eating out = $4,999 🧀 groceries = $1,156 $4,807 PERSONAL EXPENSES 🧴 consumables (ex. shampoo) = $981 💊 healthcare = $3,042 🧺 laundry = $69 📲 mobile data = $216 🗺️ subscriptions (ex. Garmin In-Reach, Spotify) = $500 $8,719 TRANSPORTATION ✈️ airfare = $3,826 🚘 car hire = $2,970 ⛽️ fuel + parking = $659 🚕 private transport (ex. Uber) = $635 🚃 public transport (ex. train) = $627 $1,744 TRAVEL LOGISTICS 🚫 change fees + cancellations = $355 🧳 baggage fees + luggage storage = $385 🪪 ID (ex. licence renewal) = $255 💳 credit card annual fees = $448 💰 insurance = $72 🛂 travel visas = $229 = $35,852USD TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES ($98 per day) — #fulltimetravel #travelbudget #travelexpenses
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HAPPY ETHIOPIAN CHRISTMAS (GENA ገና ) ✞🕯️✨ We were lucky enough to experience these celebrations last January (Christmas falls on the 7th according to the orthodox calendar), and it was truly one of the most incredible travel moments we’ve EVER had 🥹 We only saw 4 other foreigners during our 3 days in Lalibela, and we were welcomed so warmly into the churches, the festivities, and the traditions of Christmas by friendly locals who delighted in the opportunity to share their culture + customs with a couple of curious ferenjis 🤍 ——— #ethiopia #gena #ethiopianchristmas #travelbeyond #lalibela
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our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
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our cost of living as full-time travellers came in at $98/day this year (JUST UNDER OUR $100 daily goal) 💃🏻🍾✨ → $$$ per person based on sharing rooms + joint travel costs with my partner— AND YES, THIS IS EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR SPENT ALL YEAR this was the most expensive year I’ve had since starting full-time travel more than 5 years ago (!!), but it was also atypical in many ways... - I had knee surgery in Mexico, which we paid for out of pocket - because of the slow & terrible recovery from said surgery, we had to cancel most of our big hiking plans for the year, which meant extremely little camping and a lot more city time (= expensive) - we splurged on a $5000+ campervan rental in Iceland because I’ve been trying to convince James (successfully!) that we should do van life— some of you will recall that I lived in a van for 1.5 years previously, which I LOVED, and the only thing missing was James 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 - I got a new MacBook, a new iPhone, AND we upgraded 2x cameras in 2025 (looking forward to no big upgrades in 2026 😅) I always love chatting travel finance, so by all means— hit me with your questions in the comments! ——— #2025 #fulltimetravel #travelfinance #costofliving
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