As it turns out, I have a terrible habit of writing blog posts, saving them to my computer, and never posting them online so that others can read them. This has happened on a number of occasions and once they become outdated I refuse to post them and they become just another Word... »
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Costa Rica in 10 Days: Part One
Costa Rica was a perfect destination for last year’s Spring Break. It’s a country just small enough to be explored in less than two weeks. Granted, you could spend months there, but it’s not required to have a fulfilling and exciting adventure. Go... »
2 CommentsOur Anniversary in Paris
Linds and I have an anniversary tradition. Instead of gifts, we use the money to take trips. In late January, we took two days off of school to celebrate our 10th year as a couple in Paris. We left on a red eye on... »
4 CommentsA Sea Safari, Two Marriage Proposals, Feminine Hygeine, and a Scam. Part 1
Ahhh yes, the fundamentals of any great trip. Mishap, annoyance, unusual events, and most important of all, the comedic element. Our little sidetrip to Zanzibar was no exception. It... »
1 CommentSEGA Girls’ School
While in Tanzania, we had the opportunity to step off the beaten tourist path and make our way to Morogoro, a bustling, mid-size city with the beautiful Uluguru Mountains... »
3 CommentsReview: Cheap-Ass Food of New York
So, I am a cheap ass. I love cheap food. From the second we stepped off the bus onto the streets of Manhattan, my senses were assaulted by the... »
2 CommentsThe Big Announcement
Blake and I aren’t going on the huge 1-year RTW trip. After careful consideration (behind the scenes type of stuff that you don’t get a chance to see... »
4 CommentsWanna’ Ride?
Some of the more adventurous (read: terrifying) moments of my journeys to other countries have been on/in whatever mode of public transport I happen to find myself. Tanzania was... »
1 CommentNYC Highlights
Before this post Christmas trip to the Big Apple, I had never visited the famed New York City in any great detail. This was my introduction to it and... »
3 CommentsChristmas in D.C.
We’ve just arrived in Washington D.C. from Atlanta (11 hours through holiday traffic… ouch) and there’s snow! Yes, beautiful, fluffy and chilly snow! As teachers, Linds and I have a... »
2 CommentsSuper Sweet Safari
At the conclusion of our three day safari, I mentioned to the girls that if for some wild reason our trip was unexpectedly cut short right then, I would... »
4 CommentsSpain Songs: Mysterious Man
This week I’m showcasing one of my personal faves, Mysterious Man. This is one of the first tunes I wrote in Spain. It was written before we had accomplished... »
1 CommentFinancial Skeptics- BOO@!
This post will be a bit of a rant. Let’s establish something. Linds and I aren’t rich. We’re 5th year teachers living in Georgia, USA. We’re saving like all hell... »
5 CommentsJambo! The Arrival, the Travelers, the Itinerary.
It is an odd feeling to arrive at an airport on the other side of the world at half past midnight and find a strange man whose name is... »
1 CommentIndia for the Casual Traveler
Sitting at a roof top cafe in some spicy city being served peppery chai tea, it’s easy to forget those shocking first few days in India. The rule of... »
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