Passing Thru

Simplicity - Travel - Freedom

Aloha! We’re Betsy and Pete!

Now in our sixth year of location independence, we’ve road-tripped, sold all our stuff, and have travelled the world full-time for more than two years. After visiting more than 30 countries since this journey began, we know happiness can be found in a simple, travel-centered life! Join us as we're PassingThru!

Choosing a River Cruise as First Timers

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When Vantage Travel reached out to see if we would document the process of choosing a river cruise as first timers, we immediately accepted! Over the past couple of years, river cruising has regularly popped up on our radar. We’ve dreamily perused river cruise itineraries, looked at deck plans and shipboard amenities, and imagined ourselves on any number of voyages. When Vantage Travel recently reached out to see if we’d consider documenting the process of choosing a river cruise as first Continue Reading

Sedona First Timers Guide: Our Top Ten Ideas for Things to See and Do

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A variety of attractions and recreational activities geared toward returning visitors and Sedona first timers alike make this Arizona destination a don’t miss! Heart-stopping vistas comprised of multi-layered rocky peaks, mesas, and obelisks make Sedona USA Weekend’s Most Beautiful Place in America. We were excited to visit as Sedona first timers recently and thrilled to discover so many things to see and do, all amid the incredible scenery and friendly vibe of one of the most popular Continue Reading

Top 5 Romantic Getaways Worldwide: Our Picks

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Our top 5 romantic getaways worldwide will tempt you with luxurious amenities, gracious seclusion and 5-star service in fabled locations. After four years of intensive travel to more than 35 countries, we’ve had our share of romantic experiences in fabled locations. For this special collaboration with our colleagues at Travel Buzz Media, we share our top 5 romantic getaways worldwide. Just in time for Valentine's Day! To make our top 5 romantic getaways worldwide list, all the elements in a Continue Reading

Overwater Bungalow Escape in the Philippines: Pearl Farm Beach Resort

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If you’ve dreamed of an unforgettable experience, the Pearl Farm Beach Resort overwater bungalow escape in the Philippines delivers! Rare is the traveler whose bucket list doesn't contain a tropical vacation in an overwater bungalow. We have long been lured by mesmerizing images of a private vacation villa floating on stilts above impossibly turquoise water. If you've been thinking Bali or Bora Bora, let us introduce you to all that a Pearl Farm Beach Resort overwater bungalow escape in the Continue Reading

Kauai First Timers Guide to the Garden Island

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You’ll be captivated by the Garden Island's magnetic spell! Our Kauai First Timers Guide will help maximize your visit with solid tips. A couple friends approached us recently to share that they were planning to visit Kauai for the first time. Did we have any advice? Do we ever! But then we thought, why not share what we’d recommend with all of you? Thus, the birth of this Kauai First Timers Guide! Please understand our perspective. We didn’t live on Kauai very long compared with others Continue Reading

How to Travel in India like a Local

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Guest blogger Rohit Agarwal joins us to advise on how to travel in India like a local. If you're planning a trip to India, his wisdom will assist! India is a diverse country where you have a number of places to visit and amazing number of things to do. Traveling the lengths and breadths of India can be very interesting yet challenging. To add fun while also making the most out of your trip, travel in India like a local. Here is how you do it. Know That Your Clothes Can Give You Continue Reading

Gifts for Travelers: Consult Our Guide for 2016

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Great gifts for travelers in our guide for 2016! Choose from common-sense essentials and little luxuries for every traveler on your list! When it comes to gifts for travelers, gift-givers need to be prudent. Every traveler is concerned about space and weight limitations. At the same time, though, that doesn't mean we don't like pretty or luxurious things. Some might even argue since we're carrying so little with us, everything we have should be something we enjoy seeing and using. After Continue Reading

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