Thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro? Do it! It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it was also my most memorable travel experience to date! Read more about our experience here. For those of you who’ve decided to climb the highest mountain in Africa, choosing an tour operator will be the most important decision you …
People often asked us, “what’s the thing you’re most excited for on this trip?” For me, the answer came easily. Kilimanjaro was number one on my list. I’d wanted to climb the highest mountain in Africa since studying abroad in Cape Town, South Africa. After nagging Ben repeatedly over the years, he finally caved and …
We finished all the books (and then some) on our original Kindle list. Here are our book reviews a la Barstool pizza style. But before you go, we need your help!!! Please comment with book recommendations below. Fiction, non-fiction, old, new, historical, fantasy, whatever! Our Book Reviews
After two weeks in Nepal and Bhutan, we needed a change of pace, so we headed back to India for some R&R. This time, we settled on the tropical paradise of Kerala. The South Indian state greeted us with its lush palm trees, sandy beaches, and serene backwaters. The journey to get there included a …
“There’s no such thing as ‘hot yoga’ in India. It’s just ‘yoga.’” – Nirmal Paige is flexible, strong, and has great balance. She’s done a lot of yoga and is pretty damn good. I, on the other hand, can barely touch my toes or sit Indian-style for more than two minutes. I had done …
Hello from Kilimanjaro! We’re currently summiting the tallest peak in Africa right now, but here’s the 5 best things we ate in Scandinavia:
Beyond Tiger’s Nest, we knew almost nothing about Bhutan before going. In fact, we’d never talked to anyone who’d been. Therein laid the appeal of the country mysteriously called “The Last Shangri-La.” Fully intrigued, we added the tiny Himalayan country to our RTW list. Getting There Bhutan’s intentionally difficult visa process discourages tourism, requiring …
Our take on the ever popular The Hype Paro Taktsang (also known as the Tiger’s Nest) is the most popular site in all of Bhutan. Most itineraries to Bhutan save the best for last and end with a 4 to 5 hour hike to Tiger’s Nest. As legend has it, Guru Padmasambhava flew to …
Your next long weekend trip It’s a wonder that Americans all too often overlook Emilia Romagna for its neighboring regions, Liguria and Tuscany. Simply put, Emilia Romagna is the food capital of Italy. Settled between the Apennines in the south and the Po River in the north, the “breadbasket of Italy” produces some of Italy’s most …
From mountains to valleys to lakes to jungles, Nepal has it all. We set out to explore the country’s cultural and natural diversity and initially wanted an adventure that went beyond trekking. We worked with Earthbound Expeditions to put together an itinerary that included the “highlights of Nepal” – Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan in addition …