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!
Have you ever found yourself obsessed with a local product while traveling? Thanks to the team at Mental Floss magazine, I was able to dig into two of my favorite obsessions: Morocco & moisturizer, and gain a new respect for the centuries old craft of cracking the tough argan nut. From Goat Dung to Face … More Exploring 2 Loves: Morocco & Moisturizer
An Epic Coast-to-Coast Run Provides Inspiration with Every Mile There’s no sugar coating it. Yesterday, my run sucked. I could blame it on the humidity in Tampa (where we are visiting family,) but the truth is some days the energy or motivation isn’t there. Mid-run, I found myself attempting to channel Ernie Andrus. Since hearing … More Running the Distance with Ernie Andrus
In many ways Rijeka reminds us of our hometown of Birmingham, AL. No the latter doesn’t have historic castles or a gorgeous sea view, but both cities are undergoing sweeping reinvention, using the bones of an industrial past to create exciting new public spaces. Here’s my latest for Paste Travel, hope you enjoy. If you … More Checklist Rijeka for Paste Travel
One of the best perks of writing is getting to relive experiences and share a few favorites with friends. It was all smiles when creating this Checklist for Paste Travel of happening spots and activities in lovely Budva, Montenegro. Checklist: Budva, Montenegro By Jess Simpson | December 14, 2015 | 1:30pm Medieval town walls … More Checklist: Budva for Paste Magazine
It’s a topic that comes up often at dinner parties and family gatherings: How can long-term travelers like us afford a nomadic lifestyle? In truth, for us it’s a combination of several factors including income from freelance writing and two rental homes. With those funds coming in, we operate on a strict budget of $2500/month … More Travel Secrets: Workaway, Along the Way
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