It's hard to believe that 2019 has come and gone! Last year at this time, we were quietly creating a vision for Our Great Big Adventure. And now here we are, living our dream! I'm always amazed as we reflect on the year prior. We had so many great memories in 2019! It truly was a year of personal growth and risk taking for all of us. Here's a quick recap of our adventures!
It’s Our Six-Month Nomadiversary!
It's hard to believe that six months ago today, we were tearfully waving goodbye to my parents, who were standing in front of our old home -- which was completely empty, having sold 99% of all of our things in the days prior. Our Sprinter van, recently converted into a livable space by Steven, was packed to the brim with what we had left: about two weeks worth of clothes, travel-sized toiletries, a backpack of toys and books for each kiddo, and our dog Ruby.
9 Things We’ve Learned Easing into Full-Time Travel
Over the past couple of weeks, we've had a chance to adjust to a new way of living... and learn a few new things along this journey. Here are nine things we've discovered so far!
We’re Officially a Full-Time Traveling Family!
Today we set officially set off on our Great Big Adventure! We've been a bit quiet on the blog front, but for good reason. Apparently packing up your entire life -- from a two-story home to a Sprinter van -- takes a considerable amount of effort! ?
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Our Family-Friendly Week in Paradise: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Over the past few years, Steven and I have consistently taken vacations in late December/early January. I can’t quite recall how we stumbled upon doing so, but after our first “winter” trip to Xcarat years ago, we have made it a tradition of sorts. While we live in a pretty mellow area as far as weather goes – basically some fog, wind or rain – there’s something about packing your bags and heading towards warmer weather. Our goal: do a whole lotta nothing! Usually, we’re drawn to Mexico. It’s easy to get to from California, and has a ton to offer in terms of food, culture, vibrancy and beauty. We…
2018: A Year in Review
Do you ever look back on the previous year and think, what the heck did we do? It seems like for all of the wishing and planning, we never get to the trips on the list. That is, until I ask Steven to send me a list of all of the adventures we have been on this past year… and then I realize that we actually did more than I remembered! I’m not exactly sure why we forget how much traveling we were able to do, but I think it’s because we’re so often caught up in “every day” life – work, parenting, family obligations, etc. – that we overlook…
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We often get asked how we’re able to get out and explore the world around us, especially with two young kids. The answer is pretty simple: how could we not? Over the past couple of years, we’ve learned that being in nature is not only good for our souls, but it nurtures our kids’ too. We’ve also learned that it’s not always easy. In fact, you can almost guarantee that 100% of the time there will be challenges! Someone will be in a bad mood, not get their way, be in desperate need of a nap… you name the challenge, we’ve experienced it. There was the trip to the Santa…
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