The Story
Two humans, two cats, forty countries.
We’re Lance and Michelle, the couple behind Temporary Residents. Since 2016 we’ve been living instead of vacationing. Long stays, real neighborhoods, actual laundry, and our two professional box inspectors in tow.
How it started
We escaped the cubicle.
In 2016 we walked away from full-time jobs at Disney and hit the road with our 2TravelCats. Our small audio business on the side had grown into something we loved, and something we could do from anywhere.
We wanted flexibility. We wanted to ditch the 60-minute commute. We wanted to work, but not chained to a cubicle. And most of all, we wanted to travel the world full-time.
So we did.
We’ve been documenting it on YouTube ever since.
How it looked
Three years. No home base.
Edited into four minutes. Filmed 2016 to 2019, before we came home to LA to catch our breath. We’re packing again soon.
The next chapter drops weekly on YouTube. Be there for it.
Fair warning
Anyway. We’re weird.
- I am / I’d / I’llCajun · make the drinks · forget your name but not on purpose
- I rideCoin-operated kiddy rides
- I only dance toThe theme song from Jeopardy
- I eatWhatever doesn’t eat me first
- I drinkH2O with CO2
- I preferPlaying bass
- I would bringCrisco to a Twister party
Scruffy looking nerf herder. Complicated but simple. Smart but dumb. Contradictory. Writes, plays every instrument, and sings every part of his solo music project, Eaten by Clowns. Loves music, nature, ice cream, cereal, and Chinese food. Not necessarily in that order.
- I am / I’d / I’llGreek · not be where I am today without coffee · drink to that
- I rideIn the shopping cart
- I only dance toSalt-N-Pepa, “Shoop”
- I eatMacarons and anything vegetarian
- I drinkFor better digestion
- I preferCrunchy peanut butter over creamy
- I would bringA hammock
A self-taught teacher of self-teaching. Top of my class. I love music, nature, animals, and anything that makes me laugh. I enjoy exploring the boundaries of interpretive dance, especially in public. Also runs Studio Park Design, a custom WordPress studio for creators, founders, and small brands.
The professionals
Meet Walter & Olive.
Box inspectors. Sleep experts. International diplomats of fuzz. They’ve flown more miles than most humans and have strong opinions on your carry-on.
Cat 01
Walter
Chief Box Inspector
“I only dance to thrash metal. I eat all the time. I’d rather be on a dog sled.”
- Rides inSleepypod air carriers
- EatsAll the time
- Dances toThrash metal and Barry Manilow
Cat 02
Olive
Sleep Specialist
“I prefer yachting. I’d never do the dishes. I see dead people.”
- DrinksSchnapps, but only on weekends
- PrefersYachting
- Would bringCatnip
The other work
How we pay for the flights.
Between destinations, we run these.
Audio
Premium Audio Services
Professional audio production, mixing, and post work. The business that funded the escape in 2016.
premiumaudioservices.com →Full-Service Advertising
Brainfood Advertising
Strategy, creative, and campaign execution for brands that want to be seen and remembered.
brainfoodadvertising.com →Web Design
Studio Park Design
Custom WordPress websites for creators, founders, and brands. Michelle’s studio.
studioparkdesign.com →Music Project
Eaten by Clowns
Lance’s solo music project. He writes, plays every instrument, and sings every part.
eatenbyclowns.com →Work with us
Let’s make something.
We work with brands, tourism boards, and travel companies who care about authentic storytelling. If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk.
Brand Partnerships
Long-form video, editorial features, destination campaigns.
Produced end-to-end with our full audio and video team. We work with a small number of brands each year so we can go deep. If your story fits our audience, let’s talk.
Media Kit
Stats, reach & rates.
Audience demographics, engagement numbers, and current partnership tiers.
Email us →Press & Media
Features & interviews.
Nomadic living, long-stay travel, pet travel logistics, remote work.
Get in touch →Just Say Hi
Questions, notes, hellos.
Travel question, recommendation for our next stop, or just want to say hi.
Email us →