Workaway: Croatia, August 2015 When Matt and I shared news we would soon be working for a week on an organic farm in Croatia in exchange for room and board, questions began to flood our inboxes. Do you know anything about farming? Are there horses involved? What do you know about horses? Will you be … More The Farmer Fantasy
On Saturday we arrived in Croatia, sleep-deprived after a club music-thumping overnight ferry ride, in tow with every PYT in Italy in route to Europe’s hottest holiday destination. Crowded, unreserved deck seating, that’s what happens when you book last minute and you’re on a tight budget. If not for the captain and crew, we might … More Traveling like 20, Playing like 40, Sleeping like 70.
Anyone who has traveled enough has an “oh shit” story. That time you drove hours to see a concert, then realized the tickets were back home on the kitchen counter. The night you got lost wandering around after dinner then suddenly found yourself in a sketchy part of town. The second you spotted the keys … More Those “Oh-Shit” Travel Moments
Italian title: Lui Cycles, Lei Corre (I’m burning up Google Translate here.) – Vattaro, Trentino Aldige, Italy People are usually surprised when they travel with Matt and me and realize we don’t spend many of our days together. He’s an early riser and likes to get a cup of coffee, then grab a bike and explore. … More He Cycles, She Runs
May, 2015 – Birmingham, Alabama You wanted this, right? I’ll admit I’ve asked myself that question more than a few times as we prepare for this journey, trying our damnedest to keep the train on the rails. For those new to this blog (thank you for following!,) here’s a quick overview of what’s happening: My … More Turning Life Upside Down for the Love of Travel
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