Author Archives: The Intentional Traveler

A Complete Guide To Sydney’s Amazing Opal Card

Everything You Need To Know About Using Public Transportation In Sydney, Australia! The above map is perfect to save on a device or to print a copy to take along. Everything You Need To Know About The Opal Card The most convenient way to pay for travel on Sydney’s Metro is to get an OpalContinue reading “A Complete Guide To Sydney’s Amazing Opal Card”

D-Day WWII • Revisiting Normandy

  The Invasion Beaches of Normandy, France After almost eighty five years after the landing a visit to the beaches of Normandy is an emotional experience. After our day there we firmly believe that if you want to see Paris – spend several days at a minimum but do not pass up any opportunity toContinue reading “D-Day WWII • Revisiting Normandy”

Tricks to Mastering the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

Above image via Freepik As we travel it’s become common to run into digital nomads. Many have been younger (twenties and thirties) and a lot of them make a living on the internet. Some are programers with steady contracts while others are content creators. If I was younger and just starting a career I’m sureContinue reading “Tricks to Mastering the Digital Nomad Lifestyle”

Todays Image • Spring On The Arno

Our favorite Italian city, Florence is a not only a historic and beautiful city begs to be explored, but a celebration of the Renascence in Europe. Featured here is the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge that crosses the Arno River in Florence. It is one of the most famous bridges in the world and isContinue reading “Todays Image • Spring On The Arno”

Airline Baggage Fees 2025 • What To Expect

So far this year we’ve taken eight flights – all international and we’ve come to realize that we just don’t know what our bags will cost until we check-in at the counter. Twice we expected to pay US$70 per bag and nobody asked for money. On one flight we were told that a carry-on weighingContinue reading “Airline Baggage Fees 2025 • What To Expect”