The road must eventually lead to the whole world. – Jack Kerouac
Aside from some of the minor suggestions regarding sightseeing and saving dough, we thought we’d highlight a few of, what we considered to be, the most important tips to take with you when you head out for some long-term travel … Read More
It seems that all too often today, we watch the news or read the papers and perceive the world as a terrible, if not terrifying, place. In truth, though, the world is remarkably beautiful, and largely filled with love. Does every … Read More
As we roamed from country to country, zigzagging our way across three continents, we found ourselves constantly in awe of our incredible surroundings – both the breathtaking landscapes and the beautiful spirits of the people we met along the way. … Read More
I started off with high hopes for a regular “Birders’ Digest” that would round up all of the mediocre-to-crappy-but-identifiable bird photos captured during our travels. That worked pretty well for our first few months, but once we hit Asia, it … Read More
One thing that continually astonished us on this trip was just how many amazing, generous people we met throughout our travels. People we didn’t know, who owed us nothing, yet treated us with the kindness typically reserved for close friends … Read More
One thing that still leaves me completely dumbfounded is how fortunate we were with the weather on this trip. When we loosely assembled the itinerary, we attempted to put ourselves in particular regions at the best times of the year, … Read More
When we left the U.S. in January, we kind of wondered how well we did in the packing department. We thought we had done a pretty decent job, but we still had our doubts. Did we pack too much extra … Read More
Well, after 344 days on the road, we have just arrived back in the U.S. to celebrate the holidays with our families. For those of you who have been following along faithfully with our adventure, we’ve got a handful more … Read More
En route from Loch Lomond to London, we decided to make one last stop along the way to further break up the drive. We stopped for just a day in the Peak District, figuring at best we’d have a day … Read More
As we prepare to bid farewell to Europe after nearly five months – and, sadly, prepare to wrap up our year on the road in general – it’s time for one last edition of ‘Behind the Blog.’ For you dedicated … Read More
WHAT WE DID: Traveled for 44 days around the U.K. and Ireland. Stayed in rooms (self-contained unit) booked through AirBnB. Rented a car in Ireland for 12 days (following a 2-day stay in Dublin), then a second car in the … Read More
Well, it’s been another six weeks of sightseeing for the penny, who’s, after more than eleven months on the road, become really quite fond of eschewing the hustle and bustle of everyday life for some laid-back travel, photography, and outdoor … Read More
After traveling to the far, northwestern reaches of Scotland for Stephan’s Inner Hebrides must-do, we found ourselves a solid 12-hour drive from London, our gateway back to the U.S. Not really looking to tackle a marathon drive before a long … Read More
Years ago, I watched a biking video that highlighted a rider returning to his hometown on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. A few years later, the same rider rode a terrifying-looking ridge through the Cuillin Mountains on Skye, showcasing … Read More
