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June 25, 2015 – July 24, 2015 I can’t believe it’s almost over. As we reflect back on the past 11 months, it’s fun to think about all of the funny and random things that we came across. Some of the most ridiculous transportation situations, and instances that would be considered completely unsafe in the […]
I’m standing next to the roped off area of Cusco’s airport parking lot as travelers stream out, the intense heat of the sun beating down on my face. It’s hot today. I’m patiently waiting, looking for guys and girls to walk out who fit the build of college athletes that are looking for someone. I […]
Bolivia is one of my favorite countries. Though it is the poorest and one of only two landlocked countries in South America, it is filled with stunning, untouched landscapes that took our breath away each day we were there. It’s well known for its incredibly distinct geographical areas: the high plateau of the Andes (altiplano), […]
Life is not about the destination; it’s the journey that matters. After traveling for nine months to hundreds of different destinations, I definitely find this saying holds true. And not only is it about the journey, it’s also about the people you meet along the way who shape that journey. People often ask, “What’s your […]
April 25, 2015 – May 24, 2015 Wow it’s hard to believe it’s already been nine months! A big milestone for us, being that we originally planned our trip to last eight months. Yet here we are lugging our packs through South America through countries we didn’t originally plan on going to. The more we […]
It was time to slow down and brush up on our Spanish. What better place to do that than in Buenos Aires? Buenos Aires is an amazingly vibrant city. A melting pot of European and American culture, adapted with a Latin American twist and its own unique style. We stayed in BA for two weeks […]
March 25, 2015 – April 24, 2015 This was a month of intense walking. Our cross-trainers we’d been wearing every day for the last seven months finally kicked the bucket, and after many blisters in New Zealand, we were happy to ditch these suckers! We finally broke down and bought legitimate hiking shoes, which could […]
Sometimes all the excitement of visiting new places is exhausting. You’re always on the go, always trying to check off those ‘must-see’ tourists spots in your lonely planet guidebook, trying things outside your comfort zone, and telling new people your story. Usually this is what I crave, and what I love about travel. It can […]
Sunshine Coast (Mooloolaba) My eyes were bloodshot. My breath smelled bad. My hair probably looked pretty messed up. The woman behind the rental car counter told me that our rental car would be three times the cost that I was expecting due to taxes, fees and one-way charges. I just stared at her with a […]
To me Bali is more than just a place; it is a feeling. I felt its tug on me last year when we came for the first time. Though it was too short of a trip, Bali immediately brought me in and engulfed me in its natural beauty. Its vibrant green rice terraces flooded my […]
