“Sometimes you reach a crossroads in your life,” Michael said as we sat around the dinner table that evening, “and you have to choose which way to turn.” – Changing Gears (pg. 236) No matter the path you choose, people who…
The flurry of getting everything ready to go for our July 15th departure date has kept us from posting anything to the blog lately. But recently, Aaron and I had an experience that pulled a major reason we are getting…
Ever since I tried on a pair of the Ahnu Women’s Karma Flat in a store, I have been wanting to get my hands on a pair for our upcoming journey. So when Ahnu offered to send me a pair to…
As tragedies are apt to do, the bombings at the Boston Marathon yesterday led to some serious conversations in homes across America. Ours was no different. Aaron and I both spend our days with young children so our knowledge of…
Many people are justifiably concerned about the cost of travel. With airlines piling fees upon travelers and the world economy in a questionable state, it is only logical that everyone is looking at their wallets and wondering if there is…
We openly admit it….. we have some fears about our upcoming indefinite journey around the world. How could we not? Yet we spend much of our time re-assuring others that we will be just fine and that no, we are…
On a recent trip to the Dominican Republic, Aaron and I stayed in a lovely area called Las Galeras located on the Samana peninsula. The shortest and most visually appealing route from our hostel to town was along the beach.…
When Aaron and I travel, we are on a constant search for lodging, food, activities, and transportation that are in line with our views on moderation and eco-friendly practices as much as possible. This is not always easy as we…
After the initial shock, most people who hear you are planning a trip to India will inevitably ask you “…but what about the poverty?” And they will, of course, want a full report to support their pre-conceptions upon your return.…
This interview is the fourth installment of our Child and Teen Travel interview series. Launched with an in-depth interview with Hannah Miller of EdventureGirl.com and The Edventure Project, this series strives to provide a look at what long-term travel is…