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...]
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...]
This Weekly Snapshot comes from Niagara Falls, New York. Our friends Kelly & Anita (aka Adventuring Kiwis) are visiting from New Zealand and we thought it would be appropriate to show them one of the most iconic places in America. What iconic places would you recommend to visit near your hometown? Canon Powershot S95 Photo Properties – … [read more...]
This Weekly Snapshot is a night shot on Canandaigua Lake in New York’s Finger Lake region. We had a lovely picnic along the lakefront this past week for one of our best friend’s birthday. This shows the Canandaigua Lady, a double-decker paddleboat that offers cruises with dinner and drinks on the lake. Canon Powershot S95 Photo … [read more...]
This Weekly Snapshot is from my cousin Monique’s wedding this weekend. This was no ordinary wedding, instead Monique and Andy threw a music festival in their backyard to celebrate their marriage. This was one of many beautiful decorations setup for the festival throughout their yard at The Good Luck Lodge, a fishing lodge they own near … [read more...]
This Weekly Snapshot comes from our family reunion at Oglebay Resort & Conference Center in Wheeling, West Virginia. Every year, around 80 members of my mother-in-law’s family gather to celebrate together. I feel lucky to be part of such a big family with so many people excited to hang out with each other. We had … [read more...]
This Weekly Snapshot is from a walk along the old defensive wall surrounding Lucca, Italy. We spent a week here in June, 2011 exploring the surrounding countryside and other cities in Tuscany. I captured the perfect moment in the sun while my brother and his daughter held hands while walking along the 4 kilometer path. Canon … [read more...]
This week I am bringing the Weekly Snapshot back! Since we are not currently traveling, I spent some time looking though old photos and came across this photo, which served as a nice reminder of what we have to look forward to in Autumn. While we are currently in the midst of a drought, cool … [read more...]
This Weekly Snapshot comes from our trip to celebrate my cousin Mark’s graduation from Ithaca College on Cayuga Lake this weekend. The view over the lake was a welcome sight as we were reunited with my family after our year abroad. Canon Powershot S95 Photo Properties – f number: 8, exposure time: 1/1600, focal length: 12.845 [read more...]
This Weekly Snapshot is to celebrate our return to Asheville, North Carolina, also known as Beer City USA. This title is given based on the results of an online survey by Charlie Papazian, perhaps the most well known name in craft brewing. Last year Asheville tied for the title with Portland, Oregon, which is already … [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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