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We are the travelers, photographers and adventurers behind this blog. Half Half Travel is dedicated to sharing our remote work tips, travel guides, travel advice and so much more!
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Halifax Travel Guide: A Family-Friendly Canadian Getaway
What are the best things to do and see in Halifax with kids or a family? Check out our list of all the sights we saw in Nova Scotia for a fun family trip.
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19 Best Travel Backpacks for Women (Tested & Reviewed)
Learn about the best travel backpacks for women in all styles, sizes and prices. Here are the top choices and what you should consider when buying one.
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29 Epic Winter Vacation Ideas to Escape the Cold
The best places to travel this winter that we’ve listed all have ideal weather for escaping northern cold winters, longer days and dry seasons. Let’s heat up with these favorite winter vacation destinations to get some winter sun!
55 Free Virtual Zoom Backgrounds
Need some Zoom background images for free? Try our free Zoom virtual background downloads based on the most popular images from our travels around the world.
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Digital Nomad Life: How to Make Friends and Stay Social (12 Ways)
Making friends and having a social life as a digital nomad doesn’t have to be hard! Here are a few cool ways I met new people when I lived abroad.
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Remote Work How to Work Best across Multiple Timezones (17 Tips That Work)
I took on the challenge of working with people in multiple time zones for my job, and learned the tips for overcoming time zone differences. See what worked for me.
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Remote Work How to Choose Remote Work Destinations (What to Consider)
A lot went into my decisions of where I should work remotely and travel as a digital nomad. In this list, see which factors were most important to me, and why.
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Toddler Diaper Bag Essentials for Travel Days (What to Pack)
Traveling near, or far? You need a fully-stocked diaper bag for your toddler, with toddler essentials for every type of situation when you’re on the go! Here are my recommendations of must-haves and essentials for a day out.
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How to Baby-proof a Hotel Room or Airbnb (16 Tips)
Can you baby-proof or toddler-proof a hotel room, vacation rental or Airbnb? In these tips, see what I do when we travel so our child stays safe and out of travel on vacation.
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16 Smart Tips: How to Pack Light Traveling with a Baby or Toddler
Prep like a minimalist and pack light for your travel with a baby or a toddler. In this list, learn expert tips for eliminating bulk and excess when you pack the family bags for vacation.
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Mexico Mexico City with a Baby, Toddler or Kids: Travel Tips for Your Trip
What’s there to do in Mexico City with toddlers and kids? In this guide, I break down what to know before you go on your family trip to CDMX, with no nonsense!
Photography Advice
All of the best photography-based tutorials and editing tips and tricks.
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Photos Filling Up Your iPhone with iCloud Enabled? (Actual Fix)
Did your photos fill up your whole phone and is your iPhone saying your storage is full? Here’s what to do right now to fix the issue, even if you’ve enabled iCloud.
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15 Beginner Tips for Better Food Photography
Get 15 tips for better food photography. From using natural light and props to editing and food styling, these beginner-friendly ideas will help you create stunning images of your dishes.
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23 Best Photography Backpacks in 2025 (Multiple Size Options)
This year’s best ideas for photography backpacks, include bags that fit laptops, photo bags that are great for travel, sling bags and photo backpacks for every type of photographer.
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Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 Review (Is It Worth It?)
I review the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 lens and its lens features, picture quality and focal length. This is an affordable budget lens alternative, for its zoom and performance.
Topologie Bottle Sacoche Review: Carrying My Water Bottle in Style
I hadn’t seen a crossbody bag that fit a water bottle until I tried the Topologie Bottle Sacoche. This review details the pros and cons of this unique day bag, along with why you might want it and what it really feels like when I wear it.
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LOJEL Cubo Small Review: Sustainable Carry-on with Smart Access
Is the LOJEL Cubo Small carry-on suitcase worth it? In this review, I explore the features, sustainability credentials and smart design of this expandable (and good-looking) hard shell luggage.
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21 Best Travel Gifts for Families (for Parents and Kids)
As a parent who travels with my family (and with two kids), I know what we need for a trip! Shop these useful, functional and educational gift ideas for families who love to vacation and see the world.
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PAKA Women’s Mayu Jacket Review: Legit Ultralight Insulated Layer?
As the world's first ethically-insulated packable down jacket, can PAKA's Mayu Jacket perform? I investigated this ultralight layer that packs into a little square and weighs only 8.8 oz.
Travelpayouts Review: A Monetization Must for Travel Bloggers?
Is the Travelpayouts affiliate program network worth it for growing your website revenue? In this review, I discuss it as a must-have for monetizing our blog.
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How to Host Blog Images without Breaking the Bank
As your blog grows and scales, how do you host your website’s images on a budget? I list all my research about image-hosting options and how I chose one based on price.
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Is Grammarly Worth It?
Is Grammarly really worth it? Learn all about Grammarly and if it is worth using it for your business, blog and beyond!
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How to Make a Website for a Podcast
Should you have a separate website for your podcast? See how to create a free podcast website and what to include in your podcast website or blog.
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