Is Couchsurfing Still Right For Us?
It’s no secret that we love Couchsurfing. We’ve used it for free accommodation all over the US, Europe and Asia, and likely saved hundreds of dollars in the process. Of course, one of the best parts of Couchsurfing is having the ability to meet awesome people from all...
Sunday Snapshot | Hot Air Balloon Ride Over The Rio Grande | Albuquerque, New Mexico
This photo is a flashback to our 7-week honeymoon road trip across America. One of our favorite experiences during the trip was taking a hot air balloon ride in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This photo was taken while we were up in the air, romantically floating above the...
Navigating Hue’s Ancient Past
Our first few weeks of cycling were just about as off-the-beaten-path as they come (have a look back at those road conditions if you don’t believe us!). As much as we loved—and are still loving—getting an intimate look at everyday Vietnamese life, by the time we...
Tour de Vietnam: Cycling Central Vietnam
Cycling Vietnam has toyed with my emotions. It’s been a while since travel made me feel such intense highs and dramatic lows, but Vietnam (or really cycling) has reminded me just how much of an emotional rollercoaster I am. In case you didn’t know, biking is freaking...
Sunday Snapshot | Bull Fight | Ecuador
This photo was taken in the small town of Cayambe, Ecuador during its annual bull fighting festival. Spectators are welcome to jump into the arena and participate in the bullfights, which often consist of a lone bull chasing after a crowd of frenzied teenagers. Have...
Through the Eyes of a Veteran: A Tour of the DMZ (Vietnam)
Meet Binh. Vietnamese war veteran, DMZ tour guide, motorbike taxi driver. We hadn’t planned on touring any of the Vietnam War sites prior to our arrival in Vietnam. Frankly, turning war into a tourist attraction is a bit uncomfortable for us, especially in a country...