FinnsAway blog – nomad life and travel adventures
Welcome to the travel site of a Finnish nomad couple, that has been traveling the world full time since 2017. With our travel stories we want to inspire people to travel independently and with an open mind, and to see the wonderful world also off the beaten path. We write destination guides and also open up the financial side of digital nomad life, sharing all our expenses to prove that traveling the world for long-term can be done with low budget.
We work location independently, and often stay a bit longer in one location, doing house- and pet-sitting. When not working, we enjoy hitting the hiking trails and running, as well as learning and blogging about local craft beers. We have traveled in more than 90 countries so far, and still want to keep exploring the world more!
Dive in the blog and find new destinations for your next travels, and maybe even inspiration to plan a longer trip around the world, or to start your own journey as a digital nomad some day!
For our Finnish followers; check out also our Finnish blog about life as digital nomads, Elämää Nomadina!
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LATEST ARTICLES AND travel GUIDES
Elephant safari in Addo National Park, South Africa
Dozens of elephants at close range and plenty of other wildlife—a self-drive safari in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park was an absolutely incredible experience!
Road-tripping in South Africa: beaches, national parks and scenic drives
Renting a car is a wonderful way to explore South Africa. We took two road trips through the Cape provinces, during which we visited the Garden Route, Addo Elephant National Park, and the West Coast, while driving along stunning scenic routes both along the coast and further inland.
Diverse Cape Town Is South Africa’s Most Beautiful City Break Destination
Our trip of a little over half a year in southern Africa began in November in Cape Town, South Africa, and this stunningly beautiful city charmed us instantly.
Nomad year 2025: From the Caribbean to South America, Europe and Africa
Happy New Year 2026 and greetings from South Africa! In January it’s time again to look back on the past year and sum up the travels, expenses and sports. 2025 was our eight full year as digital nomads, and it was a year with plenty of traveling on four continents. In this post, we’ll first […]
Riverboat adventure on the Amazon river in Brazil from Manaus to Belém
The journey across Brazil began with exploring the city of Manaus in Amazonas, followed by a riverboat trip down the Amazon. First to Santarém and Alter do Chão, then on a second boat all the way to Belém.
11 Tips for Being a Responsible House Sitter or Pet Sitter and Preparing Effectively
How to become a house sitter and take care of homes or pets? This post provides tips on creating a strong profile and applying for opportunities.
