For the past several years Brad and I have been wanting to go to Japan to ski their famous champagne powder. It seems like every year we know a handful of people that head over to experience their world class snow, delicious Japanese food, and soak in the local onsens.
Read MoreThere’s something about being at the ocean that gives me an entirely different kind of calm than being in the mountains.
Read MoreIf you were to ask me when I first knew I wanted to visit the Himalaya I wouldn’t be able to answer the question. My dad has an old history of expedition climbing in the Himalaya.
Read MoreTwelve days driving through the land of fire and ice gave my mom and I endless possibilities of things to do while in Iceland.
Read MoreWhen you think of a city on the water with a snow-capped volcanic peak in the distance what do you think of? I used to always think of Seattle and Mount Rainier.
Read MoreWhether it's a tropical island paradise or a mossy northwest forrest, island vibes tend to be the same - easy, breezy, and full of smiles.
Read MorePretzels and beer, story-book castles, the sound of cow bells, and high mountain peaks - I knew that Bavaria was going to be a favorite even before we visited this past fall.
Read MoreSomething about the coast just makes the world slow down. Agendas and set schedules are blown away with the ocean breeze and you just relax and go with the flow.
Read MoreIt's hard to sum up our honeymoon in Bali in just one post. Bali is everything you'd expect it to be and more. A sun-drenched tropical paradise with incredible people, deep cultural beauty and unique landscapes.
Read MoreLabor day weekend was spent on the waters near Ketchikan fishing for salmon. I have ZERO fishing experience and I gotta say there's something pretty special about catching your own fish and knowing where the food you eat comes from.
Read MoreYesterday I realized that my visa for Brasil expires next year and I started kicking myself for not taking more advantage of this 5 year visa. I went to Brasil in July of 2007 and backpacked around Rio by myself for a month.
Read MoreI love to explore. I'm curious about the world, the people who inhabit it, and the delicious and interesting foods that we eat. I just recently returned from my second trip to Jamaica and it was a fantastic trip!
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