Author: jessdsimpson

Hi, I’m Jess. My husband Matt and I have been traveling the world since 2015 - two backpacks, one laptop (me) and one bicycle (him). We aim to travel light and leave small footprints. Now, we begin a new chapter with the renovation of a historic apartment in Tuscany. We hope you will follow the adventure and reach out to say hello!

Interested in Housesitting Around the World? Listen to Our First Podcast about Three Months in Spain.

July 9, 2017

Being a freelance travel writer is a crazy career. I like to say… It’s not all champagne and sunsets (just mostly). Pay is low, deadlines are right, and self-doubt is constant. But, of course, perks are also abundant. For me, one of most positive aspects is the element of surprise. You truly never know what … More Interested in Housesitting Around the World? Listen to Our First Podcast about Three Months in Spain.

When Does A Traveler Become Local? Five Things We Love About Immersive Travel.

June 29, 2017

Vattaro – Trentino, Italy We recently returned to this tiny alpine village in northern Italy after being away for nine months. During that time, we’ve traveled nonstop through many countries – Bulgaria, England, Spain, Cuba, and the U.S. – in a whirlwind of movement, languages, and cultures. Nearly 25,000 miles of journeying separate us from … More When Does A Traveler Become Local? Five Things We Love About Immersive Travel.