Driving through the desert between Yuma and Phoenix on Interstate 8, just north of the border with Mexico, travelers pass Dateland, Arizona, population 416 (2010).  From the 1920s, the Dateland…

Outstanding topic for the Weekly Photo Challenge!  We absolutely love funny signs from around the world.  Sometimes the translations are baffling; other times they are downright hilarious. It just goes…

Every time we have the opportunity to travel through the southwestern part of the US, we try and make the most of our visit, even if we’re just passing through….

Most travel blogs have an article or two on this topic, because it’s one of the most common questions we hear. “How can you afford to travel for so long?”…

[mappress mapid=”13″] Intro to Yogyakarta, Indoniesia Jogjakarta (Yogyakarta, or, locally, Jogja) was our last stop in Indonesia after a month of exploring in Bali, diving in the Gilis and Flores,…

Here is our “Escape” vehicle while in New Zealand.  Hiring a camper van is certainly an excellent way to explore the country’s beautiful landscapes.  This was taken at Curio Bay…

In honor of American Craft Beer Week I’ve taken a moment to share some local Georgia beers as well as a couple of other favorites.  When most people think of…

On a pleasant May morning, descendants of Ernest Willis gathered not far from the small town of Cashiers, North Carolina to explore a tract of land donated by their ancestor for its…

Whenever, wherever you have the opportunity, find a place to sit quietly and watch a sunrise or a sunset. Each one is different. Each one is priceless.  This moment will…

  Throughout history, philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists of all kinds have studied the different kinds of patterns seen in nature. We seek ways to order our universe and explain our…