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Hello Reader, Heya Fit Travel Tribe! For this week’s Monday Momentum, let’s chat digital nomad visas...because 👀 🌍 BULGARIA just entered its main character visa era 🌍 If you’ve ever Googled “digital nomad visas Europe,” you’ve probably seen the same recycled list: Portugal, Croatia, Spain... But here’s the tea: Have you been sleeping on Bulgaria? You're not alone. For the longest time, Bulgaria was the "not yet" little sibling in the Balkans while Romania—its Schengen-adjacent bestie—had a...

Hello Reader, Heya Fit Travel Tribe! For this next Monday Momentum, let's talk about AUDIO walking tours....because... 🎧 Audio walking tours are THE new hot girl walk🎧 If you're a somewhat experienced traveler, you've likely heard of the traditional free walking tours where you meet at a certain time and tip the guide what you want at the end. But... Ever wished you could explore a city without the awkward group photo ops or racing to keep up with a guide holding a tiny flag? Enter audio...

Hello Reader, Heya Fit Travel Tribe! Today's Momentum on a Monday....time to get a move on with....rucking and...plogging...? Wait wat? Ever strapped on a backpack and stomped around your neighborhood like you were training for Everest? 🏔️ That’s rucking—hiking with added weight. 🪖 Rucksack + marching = a concept rooted in military training ✅ And yes, it’s a thing. So, if you love walking and want to level up your game without turning it into a run… this might be exactly your vibe. 💡 We’re...

Hello Reader, Heya Fit Travel Tribe! On this Monday Momentum, let's talk about functional core training AND how you can earn free travel just by paying your rent. You heard me...Paying rent = FREE travel! (It's just swiping the right card and YES, you can pay with a check) But first things first....a quick word about ABS! 👉Does anyone WANT to do 100 sit ups or crunches? 👉Should you do them every day? How about NAH - let's talk functional core training 🤩 First off... ➡ Your core is your whole...

Hello Reader, Heya Fit Travel Tribe! For today's Monday Momentum, let's talk about going S-O-L-O! Above-the-fold musings inspired by wanting to give a BIG shoutout to my mom for tackling her first solo multi-day hike! 🌟 You only live once Let's talk solo travels (whether it be hopping on an airplane, venturing out on a trail, or even dining alone in another country). It’s been a while since I took my first solo trip to Portugal in 2018 (just for 5 days between two group tours), and I remember...

Hello Reader, Heya Fit Travel Tribe! Okay, let's do a deep dive on SAVING MONEY for your next adventure. Let's talk about wallet wellness 🤑 I'm still riding a high from a recent booking where I only spent $5.60 flying from the US to Europe!! 🤩🤩 Here's what we'll cover today: Real life specific example - how I flew from the Chicago to Vietnam for $15 (and my most recent booking!!) THE BEST credit card deal on the table right now - you can get 100,000 points still (but not for long!) Lounge...

Hello Reader, Hey there Fit Travel Tribe 😅😅😅 First off, I meant to get this newsletter out yesterday, but it was a big holiday weekend in Bulgaria and I didn't want to stay up past midnight. Nevertheless...I've got a hilarious anecdote on financial fitness and a different kind of pain: TAXES!! So this is mildly delayed content (like when my caramel latte gets room-temperature...but it's still quite good and I'll keep drinking it). When I was in Turkiye, I started doing my taxes *dun dun...

Hello Reader, Howdy Fit Travel Tribe! In today's Monday Momentum, I was inspired to talk about food & leftovers while traveling and it turned into a FULL BLOG POST on mindful eating. See below 👇👇👇 But first, let's talk about NOT LIMITS, NO RESTRICTIONS! ....for travel time. Do you crave the thrill of constant movement, or does the idea of planting roots and settling in feel like the real adventure? For the past year, I’ve been in transition—bouncing between places, soaking up experiences, and...

Hello Reader, Heya Fit Travel Tribe! Let's get global and chat about what's in a name... I'm currently in Antalya! (For those with me last time, I know I mentioned Cappadocia, but there's been a plot twist >> see below!!) If you're not familiar, Antalya is on the southwestern coast of Türkiye. "Heidi, Do you mean....TURKEY???"Nope nope, my friend....I meant Türkiye (otherwise there'd be a lot of typos ahead) I had heard and seen this newer/different spelling before, but hadn't actually done...

Hello Reader, Hi there Fit Travel Tribe! For today's Monday Momentum, let's talk about luxury and physical health. (Bear with me through my first example as the additional ones might feel much more relatable -- I promise!!) Q: How often do you get a massage? (Especially if you're someone who is relatively active)Q: Do you see it as a luxury or a necessity? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately—how some things that feel like basic upkeep for one person can seem like an indulgence to...