Portugal knows how to pack a punch. From its spectacular beaches and surf culture to its captivating history and culture to its dynamic food and wine scene, a Portugal road trip promises a rewarding vacation for travelers of all sorts and sensibilities.  Sure, Portugal might be small in size, but don’t let that fool you. […]

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If you’re traveling to the Big Island of Hawaii, then you won’t want to miss the mesmerizing opportunity to see lava as it flows across a lava field and pours into the ocean. We weren’t really sure what to expect before our most recent trip, but seeing lava on the Big Island turned out to […]

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Just two weeks from now and we’ll all be sipping on egg nog and mimosas, with wrapping paper flung all over the floor, and Frank Sinatra’s Christmas Hits lulling softly in the background. While some of you may have had your Christmas shopping done ages ago, others haven’t even given one thought to the idea. […]

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It’s safe to say we live a relatively adventurous and outdoor oriented lifestyle. Just in the past few months, we’ve been white-water rafting on class 4 rapids, ran a trail marathon through the rainforest, and enjoyed ocean views in an infinity pool while monkeys swing through the nearby trees. Being surrounded by the rich nature […]

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  It’s no secret that Costa Rica is known for its abundant wildlife and while there are plenty of animal sanctuaries where you can get an up close view of monkeys, toucans and sloths, there’s nothing like seeing these creatures in their natural habitat. There are few places on earth that rival the diversity and […]

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Living in Costa Rica, we’ve noticed that the country attracts a lot of native Coloradans—both tourists and expats. It seems the love of the outdoors and adventure activities aligns well with residents of both areas. So it’s hardly any surprise that Colorado immediately caught our attention as a place where we might want to spend […]

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After living in Asia for two years, we thought we had seen enough temples to last us a lifetime. But then we visited Chiang Mai, Thailand, and it didn’t take long for the glittering and ornate places of worship to mesmerize us all over again. There are over 300 Buddhist temples in the Chiang Mai province, many with […]

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It’s hard to go wrong when it comes to island hopping in Thailand. Between the cheap and delicious cuisine, the smiling locals and the picture-perfect scenery, there’s a reason why Thailand has long been a coveted destination for travelers of all budgets and styles.     We did a fair bit of island hopping during […]

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After the most phenomenal three weeks of traveling around Bangkok, Chiang Mai and a handful of southern Thai islands, we can officially say it’s true: Thailand lives up to all its hype. Our trip was even better than we could have anticipated, and we’re itching to share all our juicy travel tales and tips on […]

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It’s no secret that I have a terrible memory. Casey even lovingly calls me “goldfish” sometimes. In fact, one of the reasons we’ve kept blogging all these years is to have a diary of sorts to remember our travels. And it has become one heck of a journal. From our honeymoon road trip to cycling 1,000 […]

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