It’s not uncommon for me to write about the many lessons I’ve learned from my travels. Some examples of noteworthy tidbits I’ve picked up along the way: pack light (no, seriously) , stay away from Thai islands during monsoon season, embrace the kindness of strangers, eat cheese from small fridges in the Swiss Alps, don’t get too … [read more...]
I’m starting to think we should have considered a more appropriate name for this blog. Perhaps something along these lines would have been more fitting: OnceWeLivedOutOfTwoBackpacks-AndThenWeMovedToATinyApartmentInPortland.com I digress. A while ago I promised a life update. I’m finally following through. Ready? Here goes: we moved across the country to Portland, Oregon! Brian was offered a job with Icebreaker (a New … [read more...]
I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with winter. Okay, it’s mostly hate with a tiny bit of love. Sure, that first snowfall is exciting. Looking through the window at the fresh coating of pretty white powder on the ground and the glistening ice crystals on the trees is undeniably magical. Then, I walk outside and am immediately … [read more...]
Greetings from New York! This is blog post number 101 for us and it has been a busy two months since we returned to the States! If you’re wondering why we haven’t posted in a while, you’re not alone. People constantly ask us why we have not updated the blog, and here’s the truth: catching … [read more...]
We spent our first weekend back in the States in Mansfield, Ohio where my mom grew up. We decided to take a trip down memory lane, which included stopping by her old childhood camp, grabbing an ice cream cone (which she promptly dropped on the ground after her first bite… bummer!) and visiting Malabar Farm, … [read more...]
Above all of the beautiful places to see and explore in New Zealand, Fiordland National Park was at the top of my list. It was a snapshot of the iconic Mitre Peak in Milford Sound that initially captivated me. Perhaps you can see why: Fiordland National Park is one of the largest National Parks in the … [read more...]
We spent this past weekend in Wanaka, New Zealand, a small lake town in on the South Island’s West Coast region. Our main purpose for the stopover in was to run in the Southern Lakes Half Marathon, however we unexpectedly fell in love with Wanaka’s stunning scenery and friendly vibe. One thing that really stuck … [read more...]
As you may have heard, New Zealand is arguably the adventure capital of the world. From Skydiving to Scuba-diving and everything in between, this country has it all. Our latest adventure took us high into glacier country on Fox Glacier, a 13 kilometer (8 mile) long glacier on New Zealand’s west coast. In order to … [read more...]
As soon as we stepped out of our camper van in Nelson, I knew it was a unique place. There was something about it, but I just couldn’t quite place what it was. After a few months here, I still can’t put my finger on exactly what is special about Nelson, but I think that’s … [read more...]
We have officially been in New Zealand for four months, which means we have spent nearly the same amount of time jet-setting around the globe as we have settling into a home overseas. Many people ask me which I prefer, and the answer is simple: I’m a fickle, fickle person. While traveling, I yearn for … [read more...]
Hi! We are Kaitlin and Brian, a couple of outdoor educators turned world travelers. We embarked on our first round the world adventure in May, 2011. After a year overseas, we've "settled" in Portland, Oregon to experience life on the west coast. This site documents our adventures here, there and everywhere. Our hope is that it inspires your inner-adventurer as well.
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