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Kathmandu & Hiking the Himalayas
Posted on April 29, 2015April 29, 2016

Kathmandu & Hiking the Himalayas

This post is a difficult one to write. Ben and I have just completed 22 days of hiking in the Nepali Himalayas and in thinking of how to compile my thoughts about these three magical weeks, my mind remains focused on the earthquake. We’d just gotten back to Pokhara the morning the main earthquake hit. … Continue reading Kathmandu & Hiking the Himalayas

Walking to Inle Lake
Posted on March 21, 2015April 29, 2016

Walking to Inle Lake

One of the few places Ben and I had heard of before coming to Myanmar was Inle Lake. It’s a large lake that is 13.5 miles long and 7 miles wide, situated in the mountains of Central Myanmar. There are about 70,000 people living on the lake, most of which are the “Intha” people, Intha … Continue reading Walking to Inle Lake

Jungle Lands of Tayrona
Posted on September 28, 2014May 11, 2016

Jungle Lands of Tayrona

When we first arrived in Colombia, Ben and I planned to visit Tayrona National Park after completing the Lost City trek. However, after returning from the trek with aches from head to toe from 5 long days in the jungle, and knowing the park would entail more hiking, we lost the desire. Instead we headed … Continue reading Jungle Lands of Tayrona

Gold, Ostriches, and Páramos
Posted on September 17, 2014May 11, 2016

Gold, Ostriches, and Páramos

After Manizales we headed north, out of coffee country and into the Boyaca Region of Colombia. To get there we had to spend one night in Bogota. With only one morning in the Capital we had just enough time to visit the famous Museo de Oro (Gold Museum), which showcased all the gold trinkets created by many … Continue reading Gold, Ostriches, and Páramos

Two Weeks in Coffee Country
Posted on September 7, 2014May 11, 2016

Two Weeks in Coffee Country

Back home Ben and I would consider ourselves city people. But while traveling, we usually gravitate towards villages and small towns, and find ourselves staying much longer than most the backpackers we meet. I think being in a place with fewer people and in a more relaxed atmosphere, feels easier to make a connection with other … Continue reading Two Weeks in Coffee Country

The Lost City and the Kogi
Posted on September 1, 2014May 11, 2016

The Lost City and the Kogi

Before we went to Medellin, we’d spent a lot of time in the cities of Cartaganea and Santa Marta on the Coast. After a couple weeks, we were ready to get out of the city for awhile and see what the land was like. We decided to trek through the jungle for 5 days to Ciudad … Continue reading The Lost City and the Kogi

Caribbean Coast of Cartagena…and Minca
Posted on August 20, 2014May 11, 2016

Caribbean Coast of Cartagena…and Minca

We’re back – After a year and a half we are back in Latin America and the familiarity of it all feels amazing! It feels great to be thrown back in…to hear Spanish music blaring loudly on every corner, be in the chaotic markets, hear food vendors yelling out into the streets, and experience the unrelenting heat. … Continue reading Caribbean Coast of Cartagena…and Minca

Xela, Nebaj, Todos Santos- Hiking, Volunteering, Earthquakes
Posted on November 12, 2012May 11, 2016

Xela, Nebaj, Todos Santos- Hiking, Volunteering, Earthquakes

Leaving Panahachel we literally jump on a moving “chicken bus”. I asked the bus driver “ This bus is direct to Xela?” He looks me up and down, nods and says “Si”.  I ask once again “Directo?” The driver looks me in the eyes and emphatically answers “Yes, of course!” 4 hours, 3 bus transfers, … Continue reading Xela, Nebaj, Todos Santos- Hiking, Volunteering, Earthquakes

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