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Women’s packing list for nomadic long-term travel

We mentioned this already for Mr. NN’s Men’s packing list but it’s worth reiterating. As aspiring minimalists, we made the conscientious decision to live with less as it turns out that less is more. So when it came to packing our stuff, we decided that we would travel the world with carry-on only. Lets face it, women have different and more challenges packing than men do. We have more toiletries, makeup, products, bags and outfits than men do. And where are we supposed to put all of our shoes?

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Men’s carry-on packing list for nomadic long-term travel

As aspiring minimalists, we made the conscientious decision to live with less as it turns out that less is more. So when it came to packing our stuff, we decided that we would travel the world with carry-on only.

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Traveling with Purpose

Whether it is for a short 2 weeks vacation, a 3-6 months sabbatical from the office or even if travel has become your lifestyle, there is no shortage of beautiful places in the world to visit. Most of the time...

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How We Earned 612K Travel Rewards Points and Saved Nearly $5K in 2025 – Our 2025 Travel Report

Uncover the secrets of Travel Rewards! In 2025, we earned over 612K points and redeemed nearly $4,000 USD worth of travel and stay (a very conservative estimation), all while stacking up a future travel stash valued at $25K+.

Learn how we do it, and how you can too… to travel the world for less (sometimes almost free!).

What are you waiting for?

By Mr. Nomad Numbers*, 2 monthsJune 5, 2026 ago

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Cost to Travel the World for One Year: 2025 Couple Budget

In 2025, our seventh year of full-time slow travel, we spent $60,001.80 as a couple across 13 countries, 20 locations, and 4 continents. Here is the full breakdown of our accommodation, food, transportation, health, and lifestyle costs, plus what changed from 2024.

By Mr. Nomad Numbers*, 7 monthsJanuary 16, 2026 ago

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Black Friday deals on our favorite travel essential items (2025 Edition)

As avid savers, we simply can’t resist a great bargain, especially when it comes to essential items that we had planned to purchase anyway. That’s why the Black Friday Sales in 2025 present the ideal opportunity for making these well-considered acquisitions, given the substantial discounts typically available. Check out the best deals we found!

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, 8 monthsNovember 27, 2025 ago

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Top 5 U.S. Travel Credit Cards for 2025 — How We Fly For Free

We’ve flown trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic for nearly a decade without paying cash, banking 5M+ points along the way. This beginner-friendly guide covers the basic rules and our Top 5 U.S. travel cards for 2025, with bonuses, fees, real values, and easy ways to offset annual costs.

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, 10 monthsOctober 10, 2025 ago

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Travel Europe on a Budget: Travel Tips That Actually Work

Slow travel in Europe doesn’t have to drain your wallet. From timing your dollar-to-euro exchanges and negotiating long-stay Airbnb discounts to rescuing bakery bags on TooGoodToGo, these tested tips can slash your monthly budget by a lot without sacrificing experiences.

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, 1 yearJuly 4, 2025 ago

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Why Air Quality Matters More Than You Think While Traveling

Most travelers ignore the air they breathe—but it could be quietly wrecking your health. We tracked indoor air quality in 30+ homes over 3 years using a portable monitor. In this post, we share shocking data, how poor air impacts nomads, and the exact tools and routines we use to protect our health on the road.

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, 1 yearJune 27, 2025 ago

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4 Days in Italy: A Budget-Friendly Getaway to Milan & Venice

We explored Milan and Venice over 4 days for less than $85/day. Here’s our full budget, itinerary, tips, and what made it all unforgettable.

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, 1 yearJune 13, 2025 ago

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One Year of Travel Rewards Earnings & Redemptions 2024

Uncover the secrets of Travel Rewards! In 2024, we earned over 591K points and redeemed more than $5,800 worth of travel, all while stacking up a future travel stash valued at $22K+.

Learn how we do it—and how you can too—to travel the world for less (sometimes almost free!). What are you waiting for?

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, 1 yearMay 30, 2025 ago

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Live Longer with Data-Driven Supplementation and Personalized Blood Testing

Discover how regular blood testing combined with data-driven, personalized supplementation can unlock your longevity potential. Learn how tracking key health markers empowers smarter supplement choices that support cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive, and hormonal health — all while optimizing costs and effectiveness on your journey to living longer and healthier.

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, 1 yearMay 16, 2025 ago

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Blog Income Report 2024

We don’t blog for a living but that doesn’t prevent us from monetizing our blog. This year our revenue increased compared to last year! In this post we explain how we monetize our blog, what works, what doesn’t, and how much money we made in 2024. Are you ready to dig in?

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, 1 yearMarch 7, 2025 ago