As you can probably tell, we LOVE Italian food. We’re currently writing this post from Nepal eating Italian food… guilty (dal bhat is good, but pizza is better). It’s my favorite type of food after Japanese, of course. Carbs, carbs, and more carbs (this is why I’ll never have a 6-pack). As much as I …
Where do I get my best travel inspiration? Instagram, of course. I fell into Instagram black hole one day and came across a photo of a Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park. I quickly researched the park and discovered that you can go on safaris to see them! Safaris in India? How did I not …
Reflections on Auschwitz I didn’t know what to expect at Auschwitz. I didn’t know how I would feel. I didn’t know if we should post about being there. I didn’t know if we should show pictures of the largest mass murder site in human history – a place where 1.1 million died including 1.0 million …
Your next long weekend trip With flights as low as $109 on Norwegian Air, Bergen, Norway is a perfect place for a long weekend trip. It’s a charming city loaded with UNESCO-worthy culture and surrounded by awe-inspiring nature. As the gateway to the fjords, Bergen is the perfect starting point for day trips to …
One picture that inspired a visit What: Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest national parks in India. A former royal hunting ground, it is home to crocodiles, leopards, and Bengal tigers (one of the best places in India to see these animals in their natural habitat)! Its landmarks include the hilltop, 10th-century …
One picture that inspired a visit What: Paro Taktsang (“The Tiger’s Nest”) is a sacred Himalayan Buddhist site. Its temple complex is located in the cliffside 900 meters above the Paro valley in Bhutan.
There is a 100% chance we get sick on this trip. My bets are on India. In fact, Ben has gotten sick on every trip that we have taken since college with the exception of Japan. Remember Peru, Ben? Don’t forget about Morocco (hey, Jacob)! My personal favorite was Cambodia (shout out to Vittor).
Another question we often get asked is, “how the hell are you packing for this trip?” It wasn’t easy to pack for all types of weather and destinations, but we started with a few rules for packing:
One picture that inspired a visit What: Trolltunga (“the troll’s tongue”) is a spectacular scenic cliff situated about 1,100 metres above sea level and hovering into free air 700 metres above Lake Ringedalsvatnet.
Ben and I had a lot of opinions about where we should go on our long-term trip. He wanted to rent an apartment and live in a small European town for a month or two, and I wanted to hike all over the world. In the end, we blended our bucket lists together and built …