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Yoga and Hiking: Adventures in Leavenworth, WA

August 11, 2025

Traveling on a whim has its perks, especially when your spouse is an enabler. From yoga retreats and hiking to missed flights, spontaneity reigned. … More Yoga and Hiking: Adventures in Leavenworth, WA

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A Photo Montage of the Mountains of Peru

August 4, 2025

Here’s a dazzling montage of Peru’s mountains, crammed with photos my other posts couldn’t handle! Hikers, take note. … More A Photo Montage of the Mountains of Peru

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Vibrant Beauty of Rainbow Mountain & the Weaving Cooperative, Final Exploits in Peru

July 31, 2025

Hilarity ensued as we reunited with quirky guides, learned about women’s weaving, hiked colorful mountains, and sampled surprisingly tasty guinea pig—delicious but guilt-inducing! … More Vibrant Beauty of Rainbow Mountain & the Weaving Cooperative, Final Exploits in Peru

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Hiking the Inca Trail: Four Day vs. One Day Trek… With a Little “Proposal” Blunder

July 24, 2025

Four days of glorious suffering versus a breezy one day trek, complete with re-proposals and a surprise anniversary celebration. … More Hiking the Inca Trail: Four Day vs. One Day Trek… With a Little “Proposal” Blunder

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Gold Parties and Inca Trails: Highlights from Cusco, Peru

July 23, 2025

A return to Cusco, Peru for the G Adventures GX Summit. We had a blast exploring the city, attending the summit, and celebrating at an epic Gold Party! … More Gold Parties and Inca Trails: Highlights from Cusco, Peru

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Relaxation & Isolation on South Caicos

March 19, 2025

In a comically misguided attempt at relaxation, we enjoyed kayaking, exploring a desolate town, and survived a flight in a questionable prop plane … More Relaxation & Isolation on South Caicos

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Thai New Year Celebration in Ao Nang, Thailand

January 21, 2025

Ao Nang was our last stop before heading home. We enjoyed shopping, the epic water fight during Songkran Festival, and explored the Monkey Trail. … More Thai New Year Celebration in Ao Nang, Thailand

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Adventure in Ko Lanta, Thailand: Boating, Cooking Classes, and Talk of Toilets

January 20, 2025

Ko Lanta’s Andaman Lanta Resort was a relief compared to past stays. Explored stunning beaches, took a cooking class, and learned quirky bathroom terms. Thailand’s adventures continue, with more to come! … More Adventure in Ko Lanta, Thailand: Boating, Cooking Classes, and Talk of Toilets

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Thailand Island Hopping: Ko Ngai Adventures (And Misadventures)

January 12, 2025

The journey to Ko Ngai involved a precarious boat ride, a substandard resort, snorkeling wins and losses, but stunning views prevailed. … More Thailand Island Hopping: Ko Ngai Adventures (And Misadventures)

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Bangkok: Urban Choas Meets Golden Tradition

January 5, 2025

And just like that, our time in Cambodia had come to a close. Next challenge would be the sweaty, awful border crossing into Thailand. At least we didn’t have to bribe any customs officials this time! We just had to stand in a sweltering building with no air conditioning or moving air. Then a bus … More Bangkok: Urban Choas Meets Golden Tradition

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THIS IS THE SONG THAT NEVER ENDS

THIS IS THE SONG THAT NEVER ENDS.... YES, IT GOES ON AND ON MY FRIEND.... SOME PEOPLE STARTED SINGING IT NOT KNOWING WHAT IT WAS.... AND THEY'LL CONTINUE SINGINGIT FOREVER JUST BECAUSE....

TRAVEL

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WEIRDNESS

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