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With November now upon us, we're under the gun to get everything sorted out and our stuff packed away as we make way for our next extended jaunt into the unknown. If you want to know what we have planned, feel free to check this post out. If not, we understand. Nothing spoils the magic of unfettered adventure like packing lists and real life to do lists.

If you're just curious to know where we're heading and for how long (here's a hint, it's going to be a very long trip) then just read the beginning. I promise I won't bore you too much. If you're thinking of taking off for your own extended trip, this post might give you an idea of the things you'll need to take care of before you go...

What To Do With Your Pets When You Go On Vacation

Charles Kosman

Information, Travel Tips

As the owners of a loving, older cat and former dog owners, we know all too well the hassle of trying to figure out what to do with our pet while we travel..The three main options for your pet are: have someone take care of your pet in your house, have your pet go to someone else's place or take your pet with you. What you do with them depends on how long you're traveling, how much money you're willing to spend and how much you trust others to take care of your extended family.Here are a few ideas to help you decide...

45 Great Jobs You Can Do While Traveling The World And How To Get Them

Micki Kosman

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If you think that you can't afford to travel the world, finding a job on the road may be just the ticket.

Five Best iPad Drawing Apps for Kids

Charles Kosman

Family, Information, Tech

Most kids love to draw and paint. While nothing beats the feeling of being elbow deep in finger paint, the digital equivalent is sometimes just easier. This is especially true when we travel, since a tablet or smart phone is faster to set up, quicker to clean and the kids usually enjoy it just as much as the real thing.Our daughter (who's turning four soon) loves to draw and paint, so we've reviewed her five favorite drawing or painting apps for the iPad. We've used each app and all five are currently on our tablet. Some of the apps are also available on the iPhone and iPod, but these reviews are strictly for the iPad versions. She uses and loves all of these apps (and so do we!).

Money Belt or Neck Wallet? Reviews and Alternatives to Keep Your Stuff Safe When Traveling

Micki Kosman

Information, Tech, Travel Tips

What's the best way to keep your credit cards, cash and passport safe when you travel? The default is usually a money belt or fanny pack that you wear around your waist, and can tuck away under your clothes. But there are much better options out there for keeping your stuff safe, like neck wallets. This review looks at money belts, neck wallets, leg and wrist wallets, belt wallets, bras and clothes with hidden pockets.

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Long Term Travel Storage: What We Do With Our Stuff While We’re Gone

Micki Kosman

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As much as Charles and I would like to go whipping about the globe at a moment's notice, the reality of it is a bit different. Exactly two kids, a cat and a house full of stuff different.The kids? Easy. They come with us. The cat? A eight hour drive and he's rolling in catnip on Grandma's floor.But, our stuff is a bigger problem. What on earth do we do with all our stuff when we're on an extended trip? We've got some great tips for long term travel storage that have worked for us in the past.

Canada Travel Insurance Review

Micki Kosman

Information, Travel Insurance

A lot of planning goes on behind the scenes to make our adventures possible. A lot. Travel insurance can kill a travel budget. Especially for us, since we're buying travel insurance for a family of four. For six months of travel, we got quotes ranging from $394.94 to $1725.00 for worldwide insurance, including the USA. For trips of 60 days or less, consider getting a ...

Welcome Barefoot Traveler!

Charles Kosman

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Welcome to our world. Beaches, barefoot travelers and stories to keep you up on those long boring nights. Somewhere along the way we'll hopefully be giving you inspiration for your next world adventure. Who knows, maybe you'll be our inspiration for our next grand adventure.We're building this site as a place for people to share stories, ideas, advice and encouragement. From around the block to around the world we're continually searching for that different shade of grass to stretch our bare feet on.We hope you enjoy the site as much as we enjoy sharing it with you all.Safe travels!The Barefoot Nomad