New Feature!

Now you can track our progress with the newly added map feature. That’s right, just click the “Travel Map” link to the left and you will be able to see where we’ve been. Become a global stalker today! It’s fun and easy.

Pre-Gaming

So, with less than a week until we flee the country, Mike and I have been cramming in a few last-minute stateside trips. For elaborate reasons I won’t delve into, we set out on a road trip to Iowa City last week. But what’s a 2000-mile drive without a few pit stops, right? Mike’s really … Continue reading

Less Than 2 Weeks!!

Panic time!! We now have less than 2 weeks until we leave, and it’s going to be a struggle to get everything done. That’s for me to fret about though, so let me fill you in, instead, on the fun things we’ve been doing amidst the chaotic packing. Mike got me an early birthday present … Continue reading

Playing Catch-Up

Long time no write. Oopsy. Since I last posted an update I’ve been cliff jumping at Gisela, partying in Vegas for my little sister’s bachelorette party, and working hard. I’ve moved out of my apartment and am now a step closer to my travels. Mike and I have booked our plane tix to Cancun, where … Continue reading

Trip Archive — Wired in Southeast Asia

Mike and I went cycling and scuba diving in southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam) last summer. I couldn’t begin to fit all of our anecdotes and adventures into a single blog post, but I was reminded this evening of a few trip highlights. I thought I’d share. Bangkok is a fascinating city. To say … Continue reading

Trip Archive — Canyoneering the San Gabriels

Okay, since it’s still a while until I take off on my trip this summer, I figure I’ll post some past trip reviews in the meantime. This will be my “Trip Archive” series. My first featured trip is the one I took over Spring Break this year. I went to the San Gabriel Mountains with … Continue reading

Bike Friday . . . Through Thursday!

Yay! I got my fabulous Bike Friday in the mail yesterday. She will be my companion on future travels in foreign lands. Of course, Mike will be there too. The bike is cleverly designed to fold up into a suitcase, which can later turn into a trailer. She’s a beaut! I’ll be posting some pics … Continue reading

Blog Launch

Welcome to my blog! Chances are I won’t be updating it for a little while, but I fully intend to use this site during my travels. Since I plan on spending a good year traveling and working outside the U.S., I figure this will be a good way of keeping everyone up-to-speed with what I’m … Continue reading