Archive - Practical Globetrotters

Hot Takes May 2026: Where life is good or getting better

Let's take a walk on the bright side

May 29 • Practical Globetrotters

George Town, Penang, Malaysia: Trains, Ferries, and Life in Little India

We went to Malaysia for the first time in December 2025 on a bit of a whim.

May 8 • Practical Globetrotters

April 2026

Arriving in Europe this Spring or Summer? Europe’s New Border Era Has Arrived

A checklist of what you will need

Apr 20 • Practical Globetrotters

Hot Takes April 2026: The value of Hyatt Globalist Status, Best Transfer Partners, Travel & Banking Warnings, and more

In this post, we’ll cover:

Apr 18 • Practical Globetrotters

March 2026

✈️ Surviving US airport chaos: What did we do to successfully make all of our flights yesterday from QRO through DFW to TPA?

We made it to Tampa!

Mar 27 • Practical Globetrotters

How We’re Prepping for TSA Chaos on Our Next U.S. Trip (And How You Can, Too)

Next week we’re flying from Querétaro, Mexico (QRO) to Tampa, Florida with a connection in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas.

Mar 21 • Practical Globetrotters

Hot Takes March 2026: Tools for saving money and miles and earning more credit card points, cool new museum openings, and just trying to…

Let’s face it - the news is a shit show and it’s really hard to lead a quality life (nomadic or not) knowing another anvil could drop on us at any…

Mar 13 • Practical Globetrotters

February 2026

Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Elephant Nature Park

Not just an elephant adventure… a way to truly make a difference

Feb 13 • Practical Globetrotters

Hot Takes Feb 2026: Google City Guides, better airplane seats, 2026 global risks, staying safe at U.S. borders, and a few reasons to feel…

There’s plenty of bad news in the world right now—but also some bright spots.

Feb 3 • Practical Globetrotters

January 2026

Best Places to Travel in 2026: Our Top 10 Picks from This Year’s Major Travel Lists

We analyzed the top “must travel” lists of 2026 so you don’t have to

Jan 23 • Practical Globetrotters

What Does a Year of Nomadic Early Retirement Actually Cost?

And what did we actually learn about nomadic travel and ourselves along the way

Jan 11 • Practical Globetrotters

December 2025

A year in pictures - 23 countries, 40 beds, and more from our travels in 2025

Happy holidays!

Dec 27, 2025 • Practical Globetrotters