Dateland, Arizona
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 was a water stop for trains, when steam engines had to get water every five or ten miles. Its location makes it a perfect stopping […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says
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 to show how important the job of translation and interpretation really is. So much can be lost in translation. This sign on the island of […]
Southwestern Landscapes
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. It’s one of our favorite parts of the country,and we’ve been lucky enough to spend a fair amount of time here over the years. The […]
How to Save Money to Travel the World: Ten Tips
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?” “Where did you get the money?” “How can I save money to travel like that?” It’s always interesting to see how we all have a […]
Don’t Skip: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
[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, relaxing in Lombok and communing with dragons in Komodo National Park. We wanted to see some of the famous temples not far from here, and […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape
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 the morning after a brisk evening of yellow-eyed penguin watching. Read more about our beautiful South Island escape. See others’ photographic interpretations of “Escape.”
Nectar of the Gods: Georgia Craft Beer
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 “American” beer the names Budweiser, Miller and Coors probably come to mind, and rightfully so. These beer behemoths have a tried and true formula for selling their […]
North Carolina Roots
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 perpetual protection. Ernest donated the land through his estate to the Nature Conservancy of which he was a lifetime member. As descendants of Ernest, Donny (second cousin […]
Sunrise, Sunset
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 never happen again, so take time to treasure it. The sunsets in this slideshow and gallery were taken both on our travels far and wide […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern
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 existence. From the logarithmic spiral of a Nautilus shell to the sixfold symmetry of a snowflake to those crazy fractal ferns, we are constantly surrounded […]