2022-06-18 02:26
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2022-05-07 04:03
This year one of our favorite highlights was going on a family vacation with my mom. It’s been 7 years since my dad has passed away. Since then I have come to appreciate even more ever… Read More
2022-03-22 11:20
Out of the 83 countries that we have visited, Oman is one of the countries that surprised us the most. It was one of our favorite and easiest countries to get around. In addition to the beau… Read More
2022-03-22 09:26
A question that we get asked often is “What is your favorite country that you have visited?” While I don’t think I can narrow it down to just one, the Maldives is certainly… Read More
2022-03-22 09:13
The Maldives is one of the most amazing countries that we have visited. Not only is it full of picture perfect beaches and crystal clear water, but also there is an endless list of once-in-a… Read More
2022-03-22 09:11
The Maldives is our 69th country that we have visited and it is definitely one of our favorites. We spent 20 days exploring 6 islands and didn’t even scratch the surface of all the ama… Read More
2022-03-08 21:42
One of the most amazing places that we’ve visited on our travels was Israel and Palestine. Visiting Israel has been at the top of our travel list for Em and I. This area is full of so… Read More
2021-12-19 21:45
This fall, we spent about 4 months traveling to 37 countries in Europe. One of our favorite areas of this incredible content that we visited was the Balkans. Before planning for this trip I… Read More
2021-12-18 11:59
Every year, when thinking of the best gifts for friends and family, Storyworth continues to be at the top of the list! Storyworth is truly the gift of a lifetime. It is a collection of life… Read More
2021-12-12 12:40
One of my favorite cities in Europe is Rome. It is one of the most powerful and important cities in all of history. Our tour guide said that Rome is like a good lasagna – there are so… Read More
2021-12-12 12:38
When it comes to history, Athens is definitely one of the most impressive cities we have visited! Through travels, we have been mesmerized by Ancient Mayan, Inca, and Roman ruins. But starin… Read More
2021-12-11 11:18
“Santorini is beautiful. You HAVE to go to Santorini.” We heard this from so many people and thought that maybe because everyone loves Santorini, we’d have too high of expe… Read More
2021-09-17 00:49
Switzerland – the land of ski slopes, hiking trails, watches, cheese, and chocolate (and so much more). Switzerland is a country I have wanted to visit ever since hearing about the sto… Read More
2021-09-15 22:02
Usually things that sound too good to be true are. When you ask people their top five favorite cities, Paris is always at the top of the list. There is so much hype around Paris that I figur… Read More
2021-08-23 21:32
There are some experiences that stand out from among the rest. This was definitely the case for peering over the edge of Victoria Falls at Devil’s Pool. It was an unbelievable experien… Read More
2021-08-23 07:35
Ever since we’ve started scuba diving, it feels like a whole new world of underwater exploration has been opened up to us. For example, Cape Town has so many beautiful and incredible t… Read More
2021-08-22 20:07
Victoria Falls is one of the most iconic sights in all of Africa and even the world! This beautiful sight is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and one of the main reasons why vis… Read More
2021-08-21 19:17
If there was a “Hall of Fame” of waterfalls, Victoria Falls would be one of the first to be inducted. Its beauty has earned it a spot as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world… Read More
2021-08-20 13:45
The country of South Africa has always been at the top of my list for countries to travel to. It just seemed like there was a little bit of everything to see and do there! In one country you… Read More
2021-08-19 15:03
If you google “Best Safari Parks in Africa,” chances are Kruger National Park in South Africa will be at the top of the list. At less than a 5 hours drive from one of the contine… Read More
2021-08-18 16:12
There are some travel trips that you instantly know are going to stand out among the rest. Our trip to Swaziland with Bumhi Safaris was one of those experiences. Not only was it one of the m… Read More
2021-08-17 20:47
Cage Diving With Great White Sharks
One of the top things on my bucket list has always been to cage dive with great white sharks! Seeing these massive sharks out in the wild is the only w… Read More
2021-08-16 16:48
Based on our experience, South Africa is one of the best countries to explore by road trip! Within a few hours drive we experienced beaches, mountains, winelands, and more. The wildlife in t… Read More
2021-08-03 20:08
One of our favorite ways to see Cape Town was paragliding off of Signal Hill down to Sea Point. It was a beautiful day and from the top of Signal Hill we had incredible 360 degree views of t… Read More
2021-08-01 20:08
When I think of cities we’ve visited around the world, one of the most beautiful and iconic cities I can think of is Cape Town, South Africa. With the towering Table Mountain, stunning… Read More
2021-07-30 12:13
With huge mountains, amazing wildlife, world famous beaches, and a major city – it might be easier to list what’s not in Tanzania. The country is home to some of Africa’s m… Read More
2021-07-29 12:13
For two and a half years, Em and I lived in an RV and visited the 50 states of America. Since then, we fell in love with the flexibility of self driving, choosing our own pace, and being abl… Read More
2021-07-27 20:44
So I may be a little biased, but so far Kenya has been our favorite country in the world that we’ve visited. One of the main reasons why we loved it so much was because it was the home… Read More
2021-07-19 14:27
Sometimes people ask us “what has been your favorite trip.” It’s a tough question to answer because each place is unique and different. But after traveling to Kenya for… Read More
2021-07-19 14:24
A must-do, once-in-a-lifetime trip is an African Safari. This has been at the top of our bucket list since we started traveling internationally. The problem is that there is almost too much… Read More
2021-07-15 20:58
With a vast diversity of landscapes and wildlife, Winston Churchill once called Uganda the “pearl of Africa.” From beautiful lakes, volcanoes, mountains, forests, and a wide vari… Read More
2021-07-13 13:03
Uganda is a diverse and beautiful country filled with so many amazing experiences. It is also one of the only countries in the world to see endangered mountain gorillas. Ever since we learne… Read More
2021-07-13 12:13
We love traveling and getting to experience new opportunities in new places. But there are some experiences that immediately stand out from the rest. One of those moments for us was gorilla… Read More
2021-06-29 13:00
Rwanda was the first country we visited in Africa. Although small in size, this beautiful country is full of unbelievable wildlife, volcanic mountains, and incredible people. Unfortunately… Read More
2021-06-26 20:27
Our first introduction to the amazing continent of Africa was Rwanda. We had a layover in Kigali, Rwanda on our way to Uganda and we were so thankful for the short time we were able to spend… Read More
2021-06-17 20:50
Two years ago, we completed our PADI open water scuba diving certification. It was our first time diving and we’ve been in love ever since! It’s been so much fun getting to explo… Read More
2021-06-17 15:00
Father’s Day is almost here!
This post is about finding the perfect gift for Father’s Day. One of the most difficult things is deciding what to get your dad on this special da… Read More
2021-05-06 14:40
Public reminder: MOTHER’S DAY IS THIS WEEKEND!!!
It’s always been a struggle to find the perfect gift that lets my mom know that she’s the most amazing mom in the… Read More
2021-04-28 19:03
One of the most popular things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula is visit Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. Located just outside of Tulum is one of Mexico’s largest protected areas. Sia… Read More
2021-04-26 03:56
Mexico has been our home for the past 2.5 years. We originally planned to visit for 6 months, but somehow kept finding our way back to this beautiful country! We’re far from experts, b… Read More
2021-04-26 03:56
Like many people, skydiving has always been at the top of our bucket list. We’ve had the opportunity to do other thrilling experiences, (here’s a list of our favorites), but we&r&hell…Read More
2021-04-26 03:52
Mexico is a huge country full of countless things to do and places to visit. One of our favorite areas of this amazing country is the Yucatán Peninsula! Okay, so we may be a little bi… Read More
2021-03-24 19:53
Mexico City is massive! It’s the largest city in Mexico and one of the largest cities in the world! The city is so big that each neighborhood has its own unique personality. Havin… Read More
2021-03-24 19:40
Before moving to Mexico, I didn’t know much about the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas. However, when we would ask people in Mexico where we should visit, we kept hearing that we h… Read More
2021-03-24 19:28
If you are in Los Cabos you have to see the arch, if nothing more than to say you’ve seen it! The Arch of Cabo San Lucas is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Baja peninsula. The… Read More
2021-03-24 19:26
Surfing has always been one of those things that I wanted to try at least once in my life. I’ve always loved boogie boarding and body surfing so why not graduate to the real thing! So… Read More
2021-03-24 19:22
There I was, toes over the edge, staring at a 300 foot drop below. I heard the countdown of “3…2…1.” Before I could think, I was falling, head over heels into the c… Read More
2021-03-24 19:14
From Tijuana to Los Cabos, the Baja Peninsula is one of the most popular tourist destinations for international visitors. With beautiful beaches lining both coasts, it is easy to see why. Se… Read More
2021-03-24 18:52
If you are in Los Cabos or La Paz, I highly recommend scuba diving with sea lions and snorkeling with whale sharks! It is one of the coolest feelings being so close to massive yet peaceful a… Read More
2021-03-24 18:05
Guatemala is one of the most incredible places to visit in Central America. There are volcanoes, jungles, beaches, major cities, and indigenous villages. If you can think of it, chances are… Read More
2021-03-24 18:01
In our travels, the overnight Acatenango Volcano Hike was one of the most incredible experiences!
Just outside of Antigua are two gigantic volcanoes, Acatenango and Fuego. Over the… Read More
2021-03-24 17:27
If you’re visiting Central America, you have to go to Guatemala. Full of volcanoes, rainforest, major cities, amazing people, and delicious food – Guatemala is beautiful and dive… Read More
2021-03-24 06:02
Everyone should travel to Costa Rica sometime in their life! I’ve heard so many people rave about their Costa Rican vacation that I honestly thought there was no way that it could live… Read More
2021-03-24 06:01
Possibly the most popular area to visit in Costa Rica is La Fortuna. Filled with waterfalls, rainforest, hanging bridges, hot springs, wildlife, and a giant volcano, La Fortuna has a little… Read More
2021-03-24 05:59
La Fortuna was definitely one of the biggest highlights of our time in Costa Rica. But we were excited to visit Monteverde, home to one of the world’s most notable cloud forests. The d… Read More
2021-03-24 05:57
Hotel San Bada (Manuel Antonio)Hotel San Bada is the closest you can get to sleeping inside Manuel Antonio National Park without actually sleeping inside. It’s the last building before… Read More
2021-03-24 05:55
Mapache Car RentalOne of the best ways to experience Costa Rica is by driving through the countryside! The landscape is so diverse and beautiful that we were constantly pulling over to stop… Read More
2021-03-24 05:53
Costa Rican TreasuresOne of the main reasons why we had such an amazing time in the beautiful country of Costa Rica was because of the travel agency Costa Rican Treasures. Since there is so… Read More
2021-03-24 05:50
Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs (La Fortuna, Costa Rica)One of the best hotels that we have ever stayed in is Hotel Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs. The rooms are located in indiv… Read More
2021-03-24 05:48
Horseback Riding Arenal (La Fortuna)One of the most popular attractions in Costa Rica is La Fortuna Waterfall. Instead of driving, we got to ride in style to the falls. We rode with Chaves T… Read More
2021-03-24 05:46
Sloth Watching Trail (La Fortuna)If spotting a wild sloth is what you are looking for, then Costa Rica is the perfect place to visit! La Fortuna, a popular tourist town, is a great place to… Read More
2021-03-24 05:44
Baldi Hot Springs (La Fortuna)A must-do experience while in La Fortuna is to visit a hot spring. From roadside river beds to luxury spa-like resorts, there are endless options of hot springs… Read More
2020-12-17 18:15
It’s finally here! This December, we get to celebrate Christmas AND finally making it through 2020.
One of the things I am thankful for this year is the extra time with family. Em a… Read More
2020-10-31 01:09
Well, it’s been a while since we posted and we just sent out this update to our email list, so we figured we’d share our little life update here as well! First, a little recap on… Read More
2020-04-11 05:34
When people talk about Ecuador, the first thing they mention is often the Galapagos Islands. Located more than 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are home to ecosystem… Read More
2020-04-06 02:26
The longest country in the world, Chile stretches through several different climates and environments. Pretty much no matter where you are in the country, you are just a day’s drive aw… Read More
2020-04-05 22:47
From the glaciers and mountains of Patagonia to the jungles surrounding Iguazu Falls, Argentina is an incredibly beautiful and diverse country! It resembles European elegance with South Amer… Read More
2020-04-04 19:26
Brazil is the only Portuguese speaking country in South America, but with over 200 million people, it comprises almost 50% of the continent’s population. In other words, it is a really… Read More
2020-03-30 21:59
After learning more about Uruguay, we were really intrigued and knew we had to go and visit this beautiful coastal country for ourselves!
The Best Things to Do in Uruguay
Compared to t… Read More
2020-03-18 03:07
One of the easiest and best places to access the world’s largest rainforest is in Iquitos, Peru. When I first think about the Amazon Rainforest, I think of Brazil. But the Amazon is so… Read More
2020-03-06 02:36
Peru is the home of rich history and incredible beauty. Before traveling to Peru, I had heard of the Incas and of Machu Picchu, but I had no clue about how many incredible sights can be foun… Read More
2020-02-23 23:29
9 x 14 x 22 inches. That is the dimensions of an airplane carry-on bag.
When prepping for our 2 month trip around Central and South America, we knew we had to be a little more careful abo… Read More
2020-02-22 03:03
Taxes. Everyone’s favorite subject. :)
I’ve always been proud to do our taxes myself, but our situation has been pretty simple in the past. This year, things are different. Li… Read More
2020-02-17 01:38
The country of Colombia is known for its great coffee, music, and people! But through our visit we learned that “The Gateway to South America” has even more to offer! From mounta… Read More
2020-02-16 23:47
El Salvador is known as the “Land of Volcanoes” and for good reason. Within it’s 8,100 square miles, there are 23 active volcanoes!
On our flight from Belize to Colombia… Read More
2020-02-16 20:32
The beautiful country of Belize is known for its gorgeous beaches, the Great Blue Hole, and incredible weather.
photo by Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort (as well as the others with bot… Read More
2019-11-18 05:45
Oahu was the Hawaiian island we were most excited about because of all the things there are to do! In our opinion, Oahu has the widest variety of all the islands. Whether you’re a city… Read More
2019-11-18 03:22
Kauai is known for being more remote than Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. This island is home to the world famous Na Pali Coast. It receives so much rain that it seems like the whole island… Read More
2019-11-18 00:38
The Big Island definitely lives up to its name! The Big Island is the newest island and is technically still growing due to its volcanic activity. The island is essentially divided into two… Read More
2019-11-17 20:37
The Road to Hana is a beautiful, windy drive that weaves along the Maui coast to the town of Hana – and is one of the best things to do in Maui! There are so many things to do along th… Read More
2019-11-17 20:36
Maui is the second largest island in Hawaii and is packed with a wide variety of things to do. Maui is best known for its beaches, resorts, mountains, reefs, and of course the Road to Hana… Read More
2019-11-17 03:46
On our way to and from Playa del Carmen, Mexico to Hawaii, Em and I had an overnight layover in Oakland, California – also known as “The Bright Side of the Bay.” For anyone… Read More
2019-11-15 21:27
Lately I have been thinking more and more about how I want to treasure time with people more. Hudson and I each lost one of our grandpas in the past month, which has really motivated us to t… Read More
2019-10-19 00:45
If you’ve visited Playa del Carmen (where we’ve lived the past year!), you know that there is no shortage of things to do in Playa del Carmen. And outside the city there’s… Read More
2019-09-07 22:22
A 20 minute ferry ride away from Cancun is a little slice of paradise called Isla Mujeres. If you are a fan of great beaches, good food, and getting to swim with whale sharks, you will love… Read More
2019-09-07 05:54
We added swimming with whale sharks to our “bucketlist” a few years ago, but I always thought the only way to experience it was to fly to Southeast Asia. So when we found out tha… Read More
2019-08-30 04:53
If you’re looking for things to do in Playa del Carmen, you have plenty of options! Playa del Carmen is a great home base to travel around the Yucatan Peninsula. We have loved livin… Read More
2019-08-14 01:16
Em and I have been living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico this year and have discovered just how much there is to see in the Yucatan Peninsula. When we’re not teaching English online, we&r&hell…Read More
2019-03-15 05:12
We teach English online with VIPkid, and we love it! If you are looking for a side/part-time job, we highly recommend it!
This blog post gives VIPkid interview tips and info on how to p… Read More
2019-03-15 03:47
We teach English online with VIPkid, and we love it! If you are looking for a side/part-time job, we highly recommend it! We looked up so many VIPkid reviews before applying to see if it… Read More
2019-01-31 02:51
This week marks two years since we left for our RV trip! Hard to believe it’s been that long. We are so thankful for all of the memories of our trip, but this week we’ve been th… Read More
2018-12-09 02:37
Hud and I talk often about how we never know how many days we have on this earth and how we just really want to treasure the time we have together now.
Sometimes that thought scares m… Read More
2018-12-05 12:27
This is a sponsored post about the best women’s Christmas gifts for 2018.
Are you like me and have a running “wish list” in your mind all year long, and then when it gets… Read More
2018-12-05 12:27
This is a sponsored post about the best men’s Christmas gifts for 2018.
I don’t know about you, but Emily always has a hard time shopping for Christmas gifts for me. She does a… Read More
2018-10-02 20:52
If you ask Em what was one of the states she was least looking forward to on our trip around the US, she may have mentioned Alaska. (She is definitely a lover of warm weather =) But after o… Read More
2018-06-27 01:16
We are so grateful for the opportunity to attend a number of our “bucketlist” events on our trip. CMA Fest was something I had always looked forward to and hoped we could attend… Read More
2018-05-16 02:50
Tennessee is the state I’ve been most excited about visiting this year, so it feels surreal that we’re here now! From beautiful landscapes to the most popular national park in t… Read More
2018-04-24 23:08
Georgia is home to a lot of really beautiful and diverse landscapes. From its secluded beaches to the Spanish moss-covered parks – and of course one of the biggest southern cities in t… Read More
2018-04-22 18:30
South Carolina is a special state to us because Hud’s mom grew up there, my parents lived there as newlyweds, and some of Hud’s extended fam still lives there. We’ve been… Read More
2018-04-22 01:44
North Carolina was state 24 for our RV roadtrip (almost halfway to 50!) and is a state I hadn’t spent much time in before. So it was really special to get to experience it – fro… Read More
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