Vietnam: A bit of everything

Vietnam: A bit of everything

Vietnam had always been on my radar—a place I’d visited several times for work but never really seen. This time, Bryan and I committed to…

Cambodia: A First for Me!

Cambodia: A First for Me!

After weeks of non-stop movement, our first stop in Cambodia was The Beige eco-lodge, where we prioritized two things: rest and food. Though we only…

Tokyo: Over a Decade Later

Tokyo: Over a Decade Later

Fourteen years ago, I sold my house, rehomed my dog 😭, and boarded a one-way flight to Tokyo. I left behind a deeply rewarding career,…

Milos Greece – SwimTrek

Milos Greece – SwimTrek

When planning our around-the-world gap year, one of the top items on my list was a SwimTrek. I’d heard great things about it, and it…

Go to Croatia!

Go to Croatia!

Our overall best week so far! Everyone said, “Go to Croatia. It’s amazing.” “They have the bluest, cleanest, and warmest waters,” they told us. “The…

The Bay Area – A Bit Off Course

The Bay Area – A Bit Off Course

Our final stop in Chapter One (the US and Guatemala) of ‘The Plan’ and just over halfway through our travels—at least in terms of days.…

Guatemala – Por Que No? (Why not?)

Guatemala – Por Que No? (Why not?)

Travel credit due to COVID and ‘life’ events requiring rescheduling? Check.✅ A chance to explore a country I knew practically nothing about? Double-check. ✅✅ And…