It’s been almost 2 months since we put our belongings in storage, said goodbye to steady paychecks and friends, and embarked on our year long extended honeymoon. Before this trip, the longest either of us had traveled anywhere was 2 weeks. True to … [Read more...] about Long Term Travel: A Day in the Life of a Travel Couple
Mud Baths in a Volcano: Cartagena’s Most Ridiculous Tour
Cartagena, Colombia: a hot, historical city on Colombia's tropical Caribbean coast. We originally planned to spend a week here, our very first stop on our year-long travel adventure. But due to forces beyond our control, we've ended up here for a … [Read more...] about Mud Baths in a Volcano: Cartagena’s Most Ridiculous Tour
Cascadas de Juan Curi: My Waterfall Rappelling Catastrophe in San Gil, Colombia
San Gil is the adventure capital of Colombia. It's a haven for the adventurous, adrenaline loving outdoorsy traveler: you can go canyoning, hiking, white water rafting, or bungee jumping. But the star of the show is the Cascadas de Juan Curi, a … [Read more...] about Cascadas de Juan Curi: My Waterfall Rappelling Catastrophe in San Gil, Colombia
Hiking Valle de Cocora in Salento, Colombia: What You Need to Know
Salento, Colombia is one of the major destinations in Colombia. It's a small town in Eje Cafetero, Colombia's picturesque coffee region, located a few hours west of Bogota as the bus drives (OK, so more like 12 hours). The region is popular … [Read more...] about Hiking Valle de Cocora in Salento, Colombia: What You Need to Know
Exploring the Dark History of Cartagena, Colombia
I can hardly believe that only 4 days ago, on Monday, Jeremy and I tearfully said our final goodbyes to our apartment, our friends (including our cat-friend, Jasper, who stayed by our side as we moved out), and watched our belongings get packed into … [Read more...] about Exploring the Dark History of Cartagena, Colombia
Saying Goodbye: What I Will Miss Most While Travelling Long Term
This photo was taken the night Jeremy asked me to marry him! Today was the 4th of July. It also happens to be exactly 1 week before we leave our home to take off on our year and a half long backpacking adventure. We had … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye: What I Will Miss Most While Travelling Long Term
Why My Wife Will Never Go Surfing Again
When it comes to your partner or companion, it's important to be able to read each other. Lia and I have a few different check-ins that we say to each other that hold different meanings in our partnership. One of them is "Is this surfing?" This is … [Read more...] about Why My Wife Will Never Go Surfing Again
The Mono Hot Springs Camping Incident: The Importance of A Good Travel Companion
Hidden in one of the most scenic parts of the Sierra Nevada lies the beautiful Mono Hot Springs. A visit here makes for the perfect weekend getaway for any enthusiastic traveler and adventurer in search of nature, peace, and tranquility. A trip to … [Read more...] about The Mono Hot Springs Camping Incident: The Importance of A Good Travel Companion
Today’s the Day I Quit My Job to Go Travelling
It's finally here. The day has come, and I'm so nervous No, not my wedding day. That was last weekend. And while that was amazing and incredible and well worth 18 stressful months of planning, I wasn't nervous at all. What's there to be nervous … [Read more...] about Today’s the Day I Quit My Job to Go Travelling