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About Us

Location independence provides freedom to travel and enjoy our work! Our goal is to inspire and inform as we share our experiences around the world with you!

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On the Road to Hana

So . . .we didn’t always live and travel like this. Instead, we spent a couple of years after we were married in 2006 wishing, worrying and wondering about what we were going to do. But we did realize we wanted more freedom for travel and meaningful contribution, so we set out to accomplish that goal. Around that time, in 2008, this blog was born.

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At the Winter Olympics in Sochi

Along the way, we realized that integrating work with life was the key. We began supplementing and replacing traditional employment with diverse sources of online income. This gave us the freedom we craved to travel and work from anywhere.

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In Denali National Park

Once we achieved location independence, it was time to focus on the travel side. After a fateful trip to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, we took the plunge into full-time travel. Our favorite destinations to date are Fiji, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Thailand, Spain, Croatia and Vietnam. Favorite cities are Prague, Budapest, Sarajevo, Quy Nhon, Bangkok, Split, Milwaukee and Barcelona.

We share responsibilities as the founding partners of PassingThru Enterprises, balancing travel writing and destination coverage with our online stores, other electronic publications and consulting work.

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Pete and Another Nomad

We’re big fans of slow travel and immersive experiences.

We believe in travel as transformation.

We’re convinced that wisdom lies at the intersection of culture and history.

We’re adventurous in that we tend to go off the traditional beaten path – whether that takes us to the most remote mountain village in Bosnia or an island in the South Pacific.

We like sharing our insights and experiences with those we encounter along the way.

We’re glad you’re here! Feel free to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram. Connect with us on LinkedIn: Peter, Betsy

What’s it like to Work With Us? You’ll find Resources for Zazzle and Print On Demand activities – the foundation on which we’ve built regular, recurring income – to help you get started in a lucrative and fun way to make money online.

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July 2011

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Aloha! We’re Betsy and Pete Wuebker. We traveled the world full time for close to four years and have visited almost 50 countries. If you’re a curious and thoughtful traveler, you’re in the right place. No matter if you’re new to travel or an old hand, we can help you refine your bucket list!

Here’s to a happier, travel-centered life!

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