This Weekly Snapshot comes from ARTISANworks, a 40,000 square foot, not-for-profit art space in Rochester, NY. ARTISANworks supports the local arts community through it’s massive, eclectic collection of artwork as well as using the income from event hosting to support local outreach programs. ARTISANworks will always be a special place since Kaitlin and I had our wedding … [read more...]
The Snapshot this week is from our visit to Sukhothai Historical Park in Thailand this past week. Sukhothai, translating literally to mean “Dawn of Happiness,” is considered to be the first capital of Thailand, settled in the early 12th century. This photograph is of the entrance to Wat Si Sawai. Originally a Hindu sanctuary, it … [read more...]
It is easy to hate Bangkok. Too easy, for someone like me who does not like big cities to begin with. Bangkok is big. It is dirty. It is hot. It is the capital city of a cash-only society, meaning that unless the taxi-meter is running or the price is determined by a barcode, you … [read more...]
I love living out of a backpack. For me, there is nothing more liberating than carrying everything I need with me and not feeling tied down by extraneous possessions. That said, sometimes living nomadically can be exhausting, especially on a tight budget. Our arrival in Italy marked the beginning of a different type of travel for … [read more...]
I am not a city person. I never have been, and I probably never will be. I prefer fresh air while hiking in the mountains and spending time in small towns where I feel like I can really get a sense of the culture in the place I am visiting. I do enjoy the excitement of … [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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