FAQ

1. where are you girls from?
we grew up in caldwell, idaho - a small farm town right outside of boise.

2. how do you afford to travel so much?

budgeting takes discipline. if you'd like a copy of our budget template, check it out here!

3. where do you get your gear?

we are definitely bargain shoppers. we frequent online sites such as backcountry, steep and cheap, whiskey militia, geartrade, sierra trading post, and REI.

4. what do you do for a living?

kylie is a photographer, lisa has a rosemary shop and megan works with tenkara rod co.

5. where do you find volunteer opportunities?

check out wango for the world's longest list of NGOs. it's an excellent resource if you're looking for volunteer work! if you're wanting to volunteer but not pay an arm and leg to do it, apply to be an international intern. 

6. where do you find cheap places to stay when you travel?

a few of our favorite sites include: lonely planet's thorntree forum, lonely planet guidebook series, airbnb, couchsurfing or hostelworld. do what fits your budget.

7. what do you guys recommend when it comes to finding affordable airfare? what are the best sites/airlines? 
we use the app called skyscanner. spirit airlines, allegiant air, cheapflights.com and kayak are also great resources.