Funnily enough, we were first clued into the concept of “van relocation” on a sailboat returning from Capri, Italy back in June. We were chatting with an Australian couple after a long, strenuous day drinking beers and swimming through beautiful grottos in the Mediterranean. It’s a miracle we happened to remember discussing it months later … [read more...]
Throughout our RTW trip, we have received a lot of positive feedback about our decision to travel long-term. Many people think what we’re doing is awesome; so awesome, in fact, they say they wish they could do it themselves. I cannot tell you how many times we have heard statements like: “I would love to … [read more...]
It isn’t often that I come across someone as dedicated to a sustainable lifestyle as our most recent Help Exchange host, Wouter. Having called the trendy green city of Asheville, North Carolina home for five years, I would like to believe we’re well versed in the likes of organic gardening, composting, recycling, and conserving water … [read more...]
After our UK Road Trip, we arrived at our first volunteer gig. We had been traveling for 9 weeks and were ready for a much needed break from feeling like permanent sightseers. That is not to say we don’t love traveling; We have seen some amazing places that we had previously only read about in … [read more...]
I believe every traveler starts out worrying that they will forget something. I spent the three months prior to our departure worrying I wouldn’t remember that one crucial piece of gear. As if to contradict my anxiety, every book and travel blog I read said over and over that I should bring only the essentials … [read more...]
Our adventures in Spain came to a close with an all night excursion in Barcelona before catching a flight before dawn to Rome to meet Brian’s side of the family for a three-week Fisher family adventure in Italy. It was not entirely necessary to stay up all night, but rather an example of the crazy … [read more...]
In Granada, “No Pasa Nada” is the term used to summarize the vibe of the city: no worries; In our all too short time there, Brian and I fell in love with Granada. It could be in part due to us finally getting used to life on the road, but I believe it’s mostly due … [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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