As we travel, food acts as a bridge, connecting us to each destination. While it’s not the only way to gain insight into a new culture, it’s certainly a delicious one! Shopping at a local market, discovering a new dish…
Lava in Oregon? What’s the first thing that comes to mind when contemplating a visit to Oregon? Chances are lava tubes weren’t among the responses. As it turns out, Oregon is a great place to explore volcanic landscapes. The city of…
Ever since seeing the movie Bio-Dome in the 90s, I’ve been intrigued by giant glass enclosures in the middle of the desert. Anyone who knows the movie can’t deny having the same feelings! Little did I know that our job would…
Wild Caving Wild caves are often largely unexplored. Unlike show caves, like the famous Carlsbad Caverns or the lesser-known Dixie Caverns, wild caves haven’t been developed to allow easy access by the public. There are no handrails, no illumination, no…
The longer we travel, the more meaningful food becomes as part of our journey. Sharing a meal has been the foundation for numerous new friendships. People tend to be proud of their local dishes, and, lucky for travelers, excited to…
Colors of The Painted Desert A new opportunity to learn more about what life was like for early residents of the Arizona desert is one more reason we’d love to return. We’ve driven through the area several times, and have…
For many of us, food is a big part of our travels. We’re tempted by new flavors and colors. Once we’ve left, food memories become powerful triggers, bringing us careening back to places we’ve visited. In our case, we love to…
Nomads for Life Over the past decade of traveling together, we have taken on quite a few interesting jobs along the way. We currently don’t earn any money from our blog, so we choose other avenues to maintain our full-time…
Some think of eating as just a means to survive, while others think of food as one of the great pleasures in life. We are fortunate, and the latter is the school we subscribe to. Regardless of how you view it,…
Sometimes the most mundane errands can turn into a lovely adventure. My Dad lost his faithful companion, Yankee this past spring, and he’s really been missing the companionship and fun of a dog. We accompanied his wife and him to check…