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by Nick & Raychel December 20, 2015
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ABOUT NICK & RAYCHEL

About Us Hi! We’re Nick & Raychel, the Canadian travel couple behind the brand ‘Not Luxe’. Far before we were married (and on a mission to see the world), we were working…

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  • Full-time travel: rapid-fire answering the most common questions about having no fixed address (PART 2) * Language Barriers: English is our first language, but we learn key phrases before visiting a new country, use language apps, and rely (pretty heavily lol) on Google Translate for help. *Bank Accounts: Our primary bank account is in Canada, and we open accounts in other countries if we stay for more than 6 months. We use WISE for fund transfers. *Safety Overseas: Yes, we feel safe by using common sense, learning local laws, and staying informed about local news. *Budgeting and Saving: We work on the road, choose affordable accommodations, and keep travel costs low. *Routine: We’re still figuring this out, ngl. *Belongings: Sold everything in 2017, traveled with just a backpack, upgraded to a van, downsized AGAINA and now have a $100/month storage locker (!!!) 
*Handling Change: Honestly? Online therapy and staying connected to friends help, but we’ve learned to embrace the constant change of our nomadic lifestyle. Any questions about living on the road? Drop ‘em here. ➟ follow @nickandraychel // slow travel & alternative living Tags: #travelcouple #travelinspo #vanlifecouple #travelcouple #granolagirl #lifeontheroad #cheaptravel #vandwellers #travelinyour30s #lowcosttravel #explorecanada #yvrcreators #canadiantravelbloggers #traveltips #outdoorscreator #girlslovetravel #travelforless #digitalnomad
  • It’s official – we’ve quit our jobs once more as our journey takes us abroad again. Over the past 5 years, we’ve been travelling & working temp gigs along the way. With just 5 weeks until we touch down in New Zealand, we’ve checked off step 2 on our to-do list. Selling our trusty van, quitting our jobs, securing visas, booking flights, snagging travel insurance, updating resumes, job hunting, finding accommodation, packing our bags, and saying our goodbyes. This marks our third move to a foreign land without ever setting foot there before. There’s no turning back now, but we’re ready for the adventure. So here’s to another wild ride. ➟ follow @nickandraychel // slow travel & alternative living __ Tags: #traveldiaries #traveltips #travelforless #travelinspiration #tinyliving #budgettravel #lifeafterthirty #ohcanada #canadiancreators #granolagirl #travelbloggers #workingholidayvisa #whv #newzealand #movingabroad
  • I think I’ve found my people on this side of the pond. ➟ follow @nickandraychel // slow travel & alternative living __ Tags: #traveleurope #scandanavianstyle #travelcouple #travelinspo #travelinyour30s #yvrcreators #canadiantravelbloggers #eesti #travelgram #twoduvets #girlslovetravel
  • Suddenly you’re in a tiny floating cabin in Europe and everything makes sense? 📍 @paekaldapuhkekeskus ➟ follow @nickandraychel // alternative living & slow travel Tags: #notluxe #visitestonia #traveltips #travelcouple #tinyhome #girlslovetravel #travelgram #getoutstayout #livetoexplore #travelblogger #floathome #tinycabins #exploreeurope #canadiancreator
  • One of the biggest misconceptions about affordable travel is that it has to be uncomfyBUT there are ways to *actually* enjoy economy - so let’s chat about it. Here are our main tips for enjoying saving money on travel: Follow @porterairlines and sign up to their email list (link in bio) to get first access to their biggest sale of the year so far. Off season travel. Trust us. It doesn’t hurt the bank account and guess what - travelling in the off-season means shorter lines, more affordable accommodation and less crowds. Add some spontaneity into your life & be flexible (if possible). Porter Airlines has had our backs as savvy travellers for YEARS and we absolutely love them for elevating economy air travel. If you haven’t had the chance to experience Porter’s Actually Enjoy Economy experience - Now is your chance. Free, fast WiFi (included for all on the new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft) No middle seats Free beer, wine and cocktails served in glassware Free Premium snacks + more (!!) ➟ follow @nickandraychel // full-time van life & budget travel @porterairlines #FlyPorter #ActuallyEnjoyEconomy #porterpartner #notluxe #traveltips #travelgirls #travelgirlsgo #girlslovetravel #travelgram #getoutstayout #livetoexplore #travelblogger #ad
  • Travelling in comfortable silence >>> On long travel days, we love being together but we definitely don’t want to talk lmao. There is something amazing about being *with* your person, but not needing to say anything at all. Anyone else? Tags: #notluxe #vanlifecouple #travelcouple #gapyear #travelgirls #travelgirlsgo #girlslovetravel #travelgram #getoutstayout #livetoexplore #travelblogger #traveleurope #lovelanguage
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