For many people, it’s the ultimate dream trip. A trip to Africa may come only once in a lifetime and there are way too many options for the African wildlife lover to choose from. No matter where you travel or how long you stay, you will probably just see a snippet of what this vast [...]

Few things compare to the feeling of weightlessness, peace, and tranquillity you experience when scuba diving and seeing giant turtles, sharks and manta rays, all in their natural habitat. This experience is something that you’ll cherish forever.  Whether you’re just learning to dive, or are a seasoned veteran, it’s imperative that you select the right [...]

Did I ever tell you about that one time in Egypt … ? What’s that? You’ve heard that one already? Well did I tell you about the time in Peru when we rode on reed boats and spent the night on an island in the middle of Lake Titicaca? Or how about the time in [...]

I interrupt this regularly scheduled Belize programming to bring you breaking news: I am now officially in my thirties. Yep, that’s right. Last week, I celebrated my 30th birthday (on the Great Wall of China!). Talk about shock and awe. I feel like at any moment I will wake up from this dream and discover [...]

Right before we were set to move to China, it happened.  It was a bit ill-timed, but otherwise not entirely unexpected. We had been traveling in Central America for three weeks and were preparing to move to China just a month later. So as we relaxed on a peaceful fishing dock watching the sun set [...]

What is your favorite place you have ever visited? What’s the most amazing thing you’ve ever seen? What’s the most uncomfortable or dangerous situation you have found yourself in? Do you get diarrhea when you travel? These are just a few of the questions we often get asked about our frequent, though often time-crunched, travels. [...]

As I sit here in the cozy Indiana home I grew up in, I — like most Americans — am preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving with those I love. It’s been a lazy day so far … sleeping late … lounging around in my pajamas …  watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade … and going for [...]