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“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Scott Cameron

A GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY

The Big Apple can be overwhelming for first-time visitors (or even frequent visitors.) We were lucky enough to call it home for years and put together a guide to help make the process easier to plan.

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AN ICELAND ROAD TRIP

Our full itinerary for an 8-day trip to the beautiful country of Iceland. It breaks down each day, where to stay, what to see, and some of the important details you should know before booking your trip.

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4 DAYS IN SINGAPORE

One of the coolest places we explored in SE Asia was Singapore and it was possible to do it on a budget. After multiple stops, we’ve put together our ideal four day itinerary for this futuristic and magical city.

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Explore the PNW

After years of tumbling around, we have landed in Seattle as a homebase. Continue to follow along as we share more of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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Learn More About Our Yearlong Adventure

We were a bit delayed on the concept of a “gap year” but we decided to take a year off to travel once around the world. With just a few backpacks, we spent 12 months exploring places we never thought we’d get to see. Learn more about our planning process and adventures along the way.Logistics

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Recent Posts

Reykjanes Peninsula: Home of the Blue Lagoon and Lava Fields

January 6, 2025

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Steph

Last Updated on January 6, 2025 by Steph If you are planning a trip to Iceland, you’ve come to the right place. You can see our full Ring Road itinerary that covers all the stops, but I’m currently diving further into each section of the country to provide more tips…
Discover the Magical Christmas Garden in Northern Iceland

December 4, 2024

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Steph

Last Updated on December 4, 2024 by Steph While in Iceland, we stumbled across the most magical place. It is called Jólagarðurinn, the Christmas Garden in Northern Iceland. We were cruising around, looking for a fun place to stop outside of Akureyri, and this place was impossible to miss. The…
The Ultimate Itinerary for a Weekend in Indianapolis

October 29, 2024

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Steph

Last Updated on October 29, 2024 by Steph The Midwest is often overlooked as fly-over territory, but I’m from the Midwest, and I think there are many underrated spots. While Pawnee, Indiana, is fictional, Indianapolis might give off some Parks & Rec vibes in its own special way. We compiled…