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Destinations
Destinations: Explore the World’s Most Inspiring Places with Closer Lives
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Explore Our Top Destinations and Country Guides
Discover the world with Closer Lives! Our Destinations page is your gateway to expert travel guides, firsthand experiences, and cultural insights from over 42 countries and 180 cities. Whether you're planning an epic adventure, searching for hidden gems, or looking for practical travel tips, we've got you covered. From bustling metropolises to remote escapes, dive into in-depth guides that showcase the best places to visit, local traditions, must-try foods, and essential travel advice. Start exploring, and let our journeys inspire your next trip!
About Us
Since the very first time we met in person in Australia, we have been scratching our travel itch! We visited 14 countries in 2019, spent 2020 touring Canada, and went on to start traveling full-time in 2021. And we have not stopped since, proudly becoming fully location-independent. Our adventures began with a 6-month stay in Mexico, before spending 5 months in Georgia (the country), 3 months in Turkiye, and 3 months in England. Eastern Europe and Egypt followed before we began moving to Japan and Thailand! We have since visited no less than 13 countries in Asia!
Where Have We Been?
Use our interactive map to follow our journey around the world!
Our Story
Jenn & Leon at Closer Lives
We plan to see, learn, love and share as much of the world with others as possible. That is why we created Closer Lives, to create a community for like-minded individuals and to help bring the world a little closer together through poetry, history, storytelling, healing, art, purpose and community. If you'd like to join us please sign up to our website; the social part is still in the process of being developed but currently you are able to post, share and interact. We'd love to have you here with us! PLUS when you sign up you will receive a welcome bonus of 20% off ANYTHING from our Travel & Lifestyle Emporium. Shop our inspirational range of suitcases, backpacks, phone cases, clothing and more, exclusively designed by us, with worldwide delivery.
Country Guides
Check out our comprehensive Country Guides with all you need to know before you go, including our latest posts, must-see places, interesting facts, and key information about health & safety, transport, local customs, cuisine, connectivity, visa information, useful links, and much more!
We not only provide our personal insights and stories but also fun facts, a detailed account of our travels and tips on how to make the most of your time in Egypt.
Our first-ever visit to the Asian continent began in December 2022 with a week in Japan, before going to Thailand for Christmas. We did not expect to spend a year in Asia, but we loved our experience so much that we visited 12 countries throughout 2023!
We recount a whirlwind journey that spanned 12 countries in 12 months, chronicling the highs and lows, the unexpected delights, and the challenges of traversing the vast and varied tapestry of Asia.
We celebrated our engagement first with a trip to the lover's city of Paris, before heading out for a week-long road trip that saw us see another 5 countries across Europe. We then went on to Canada, not returning to this continent for nearly 2 years. We came back in June 2022 and reeled off another 5 countries which included Türkiye, Albania, Italy, and North Macedonia. We love Europe, and we are sure you will too!
In case you haven't checked out our story, we’re an international couple – Jenn is Canadian and Leon is British – who met on Instagram through our shared love of poetry. In 2019, Leon moved to Canada and we embarked on a road trip across the entire country. After the Covid pandemic, we moved to Mexico and explored 10 cities in 6 months. Through these guides, we share our tips and tricks on how to explore the world while keeping a budget. Join us on our adventures throughout North America!
After meeting on Instagram, Jenn had already pre-booked a cruise leaving from Australia, and after 3 months of online chat, we decided to join up together. We spent a week on the ship, stopping off at Vanuatu and New Caledonia, then returning to Sydney and taking a flight back to England. Here is our story!
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