Destinations with Closer Lives
Explore the places that have inspired us the most on our travels
For us, travel has never been about checking off a list of tourist sights; it is about diving headfirst into local life, uncovering hidden histories, and gathering stories along the way. Across more than 40 countries and 200 cities, we have experienced the highs, the lows, and the unforgettable moments that make full-time travel so transformative. This destination hub is where our real-world adventures meet practical insight. Every single guide below is built entirely from our firsthand experiences, designed to help you explore smarter, travel deeper, and venture off the beaten path with confidence. Pick a continent below, dive into our curated itineraries, and letโs start planning your next journey!
About Us: Our Journey
Travel built on experience, told with authenticity.
โSince the very first time we met in person in Australia, we have been scratching our travel itch! We visited 14 countries in 2019, spent 2020 touring Canada, and went on to start traveling full-time in 2021. And we have not stopped since, proudly becoming fully location-independent. Our adventures began with a 6-month stay in Mexico, before spending 5 months in Georgia (the country), 3 months in Turkiye, and 3 months in England. Eastern Europe and Egypt followed before we began moving to Japan and Thailand! We have since visited no less than 13 countries in Asia!
Where Have We Been?
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Jenn, Leon and Closer Lives
Helping you explore the world with confidence and curiosity.
We plan to see, learn, love, and share as much of the world with others as possible. That is why we created Closer Lives, to create a community for like-minded individuals and to help bring the world a little closer together through poetry, history, storytelling, healing, art, purpose, and togetherness. If you'd like to join us, please sign up on our website; the social part is still in the process of being developed, but currently you are able to post, share, and interact. We'd love to have you here with us!
Continent & Country Guides
Start planning with expert guides built from firsthand travel.
Check out our comprehensive Country Guides with all you need to know before you go, including our latest posts, must-see places, interesting facts, and key information about health & safety, transport, local customs, cuisine, connectivity, visa information, useful links, and much more!
We not only provide our personal insights and stories but also fun facts, a detailed account of our travels, and tips on how to make the most of your time in Egypt.
December 2022 was the first time we set foot on the Asian continent, spending an incredible week exploring the contrast of tradition and modernity in Japan, before heading over to Thailand just in time for Christmas. What began as a vague idea quickly turned into an intense love affair with the region. We were charmed by the warmth of the people, the many layers of history and the incredible variety of the landscapes. We ditched our original itinerary and ended up slow travelling full-time for 12 unforgettable months across thirteen different countries. Asia completely reshaped how we view the world!
We recount a whirlwind journey that spanned 12 countries in 12 months, chronicling the highs and lows, the unexpected delights, and the challenges of traversing the vast and varied tapestry of Asia.
Our European adventures truly took off with two massive, unforgettable road trips that completely hooked us on the continent's diverse charm. Over the years, we have crossed borders into 15 distinct European countries, swapping quick vacation mentalities for deep, slow-travel experiences that allowed us to truly embed ourselves in local life. Europe has served as both a home base and a boundless classroom for us! Dive into our comprehensive country resources for honest, firsthand insights, practical transport tips, and curated itineraries to inspire your next European getaway.
Our journey across this vast continent began with an epic road trip that took us from coast to coast across Canada. Starting our full-time travels in 2021, we moved to Mexico, spending six incredible months slow-traveling through ten vibrant cities. We have also spent over 6 months in the U.S., including an epic road trip from Michigan to Florida!
Oceania played a special role in our travel story, marking where we first met (in Australia), which eventually led to us exploring the world together.
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Travel Resources
We rely on a set of trusted tools for transport, connectivity, insurance, and bookings while traveling full-time and living location-independent.
Over our many years of full-time travel, we've booked countless accommodations, flights, and activities while also navigating the world of earning online.
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Jenn & Leon at Closer Lives
Closer Lives was created to bring people, places, and stories closer together. Through travel, culture, history, poetry, and personal experience, we share the moments that shape how we see the world, and ourselves.
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