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Port de Pollença, Spain ‐ Apr 5, 2023

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Mallorca, Spain

🚵 Mallorca, Spain

After a year of traveling, we found our way to Mallorca, Spain, seeking a relaxing destination with warm weather and excellent cycling opportunities to wrap up our adventure. The island's breathtaking...
Naples, Italy ‐ Apr 3, 2023

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🍕 Naples, Italy

When it comes to the best pizza in the world, Naples, Italy is often the first destination that comes to mind. This was certainly the case for our recent trip to the city, where we stopped over for a...
Catania ‐ Mar 31, 2023

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🌋 Catania, Italy

Having enjoyed Palermo, we decided to continue our journey to the southwest leveraging Catania as our hub. We grabbed a pastry & coffee and hopped on a super comfy bus from Palermo with two goals: hik...
Palermo ‐ Mar 28, 2023

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🧀 Palermo, Italy

As avid explorers of Northern and Central Italy, Kelsey and I decided it was time to venture south and immerse ourselves in the culture of Palermo, Italy. With its UNESCO heritage, exceptional food, a...
Rome ‐ Mar 26, 2023

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Rome, Italy (Pt. 2)

🍷 Rome, Italy (Pt. 2)

As much as we love Southeast Asia, we had started to get burned out on similar experiences & were definitely in need of a break from the heat. Even Kelsey had to admit beach days had lost their luster...
Kuta, Indonesia ‐ Mar 24, 2023

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Kuta, Indonesia

⛵ Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia

Our last Southeast Asian stop was Lombok Kuta. Kelsey wanted one last beach/surf day before leaving the region. Lombok was Kelsey's surfing goal: the waves are relatively easy but more than a pure beg...
Gili Air ‐ Mar 19, 2023

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🐬 Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia

Gili Air is a carless & scooterless island. To Kelsey's delight, it was also a cat-only island; every business had at least one friendly cat waiting for pets. The heat was much more manageable as the...
Ubud ‐ Mar 13, 2023

🥵 Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Our unfortunate fear & lack of scootering skills persuaded us to head back to Ubud; the beach areas were either too congested with traffic & trash or required self-provided transport. We felt validate...
Canggu ‐ Mar 11, 2023

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🌊 Canggu, Indonesia

On our recent visit to Bali, we couldn't resist the allure of Canggu, a beach town praised by many as a must-see destination. With anticipation and excitement, we embarked on our adventure, ready to e...
Depeha ‐ Mar 10, 2023

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🌴 Depeha, Bali, Indonesia

While Bali might not have lived up to the hype, it does deliver seriously instagrammable affordable houses. We booked a cheap driver through Grab & sat back and relaxed for the 3-hour drive to the Nor...
Ubud ‐ Mar 5, 2023

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🐒 Ubud, Bali

Ubud, Bali was an incredible adventure that highlighted the best of what Bali has to offer. We were drawn to the town's central location, reputation for excellent food, and cultural experiences, and I...
Los Angeles, United States ‐ Mar 1, 2023

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👰🏼 Los Angeles, United States

For the third time on our trip, we parted ways for a few days. Kelsey had a whirlwind of a trip to California & back in 5 days. A four-hour drive to t
Bali, Indonesia ‐ Feb 28, 2023

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Bali Cycling Tour

🚴‍♂️ Bali Cycling Tour

Arriving in Bali, I initially found the island to be crowded, hot, and overwhelmingly touristy. The over-development and somewhat bland cuisine was initially disheartening, but the warm and friendly n...
Kabalana, Sri Lanka ‐ Feb 22, 2023

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🏄‍♀️ Kabalana, Sri Lanka

For our longest stint, we posted up at a cute & quiet hotel outside of Ahangama. We got a free upgrade to a suite as our booked room had sprung a leak from the rain storm the day before our check-in....
Mirissa Beach ‐ Feb 20, 2023

🌊 Mirissa, Sri Lanka

While the Weligama beach was absolutely gorgeous, the cuter housing options & less crowded surf breaks were calling our names. After a short stay, we hopped in a tuk-tuk to the next town. We stayed in...
Weligama Beach ‐ Feb 18, 2023

🍹 Weligama, Sri Lanka

It was finally time to hit the Sri Lanka beaches! We started in the primary southern hub to get a lay of the land before parking for a longer stay in one of the nearby towns. We were also in Weligama...
Ella ‐ Feb 13, 2023

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🚂 Ella, Sri Lanka

The purpose of our trip was to experience the enchanting town in the mountains that we had heard so much about, taking in the culture, breathtaking scenery, and indulging in local culinary delights. O...
Nuwara Eliya ‐ Feb 12, 2023

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🫖 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Nestled among Sri Lanka's verdant hills, we decided to explore Nuwara Eliya, a town that promised a quaint British experience within the heart of the island nation. I sought a brief respite from the l...
Kandy ‐ Feb 8, 2023

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😊 Kandy, Sri Lanka

As a traveler seeking adventure, cultural experiences, and delicious cuisine, I found all that and more in Kandy, Sri Lanka. I embarked on a journey to this bustling city, enduring the highs and lows...
Galle ‐ Feb 3, 2023

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🇱🇰 Galle, Sri Lanka

Galle, a storied Dutch bastion, is a UNESCO sanctuary that's steeped in culture. It brought to mind Flores, the Guatemalan fortress village where we bunked, albeit with superior cuisine and some of th...
Colombo ‐ Feb 1, 2023

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🏢 Colombo, Sri Lanka

From Vietnam, Kelsey flew to meet up with her dad in Koh Lipe, Thailand. Having already been there, Kyle opted to fly straight to Sri Lanka. Colombo is the bustling capital city of Sri Lanka, with a p...
Koh Lipe, Thailand ‐ Feb 2, 2023

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Koh Lipe Pt 2

🐠 Koh Lipe, Thailand

Koh Lipe is Kelsey's ideal beach vacation spot; the only thing missing would be a nice beach break for surfing. It was a lovely, slow visit with her dad posted up in a bare-bones, but very comfortable...
Langkawi, Malaysia ‐ Feb 1, 2023

⛴️ Langkawi, Malaysia

The best way we found to get to and from Koh Lipe is via Malaysia. We found the ferries going further north to be very rough + very long. There's another reasonable option to go to Hat Yai, but that's...
Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam ‐ Jan 30, 2023

🚢 Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Our final stop in Vietnam was a Halong Bay cruise. Halong Bay is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Vietnam, and there is no better way to explore it than on a cruise. We opted for a one...
Sa Pa ‐ Jan 26, 2023

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🍚 Sa Pa, Vietnam

Arriving in Sapa after the overnight train ride, we were met with cold and dreary fog. We had 6 hours to kill in the main town until the driver for our homestay picked us up so we loaded up on warm we...
Hanoi ‐ Jan 24, 2023

🥚Hanoi, Vietnam

The allure of Hanoi is undeniable, a city where French and Vietnamese cultures intermingle to create a captivating blend. One could spend days exploring its many facets, but for us, there was one prio...
Hoi An ‐ Jan 19, 2023

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🏮 Hoi An, Vietnam

We had the most amazing time in Hoi An. It was our favorite spot in Vietnam. We bought & received the best souvenirs. We were fortunate to find ourselves in Vietnam during Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar Ne...
Bangkok, Thailand ‐ Jan 18, 2023

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Bangkok Pt 2

🥟 Bangkok, Thailand

Apparently, all roads lead to Bangkok. Our next plan was to meet Kelsey's dad (Dwain) in Vietnam. The easiest way for us was to head back to Bangkok & then catch a super cheap flight. Technically, the...
Nong Khai ‐ Jan 17, 2023

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🚂 Nong Khai, Thailand

We had an easy border crossing on another of the Laos-Thailand Friendship bridges. There wasn't a clear linear path on how to exit Laos, but a kind local traveler helped point us through the multi-ste...
Vientiane, Laos ‐ Jan 16, 2023

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🇱🇦 Vientiane, Laos

After an amazing journey through Laos, we were somewhat disappointed in Vientiane. The town was quiet & we struggled to find food and coffee up to par with Luang Prabang. We had a pretty short stay as...
Vang Vieng ‐ Jan 11, 2023

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🍺 Vang Vieng, Laos

Departing Luang Prabang, we hopped on the brand new high-speed train, courtesy of China, to Vang Vieng. Once a very wild party destination, things have very much calmed down; there were nearly as many...
Luang Prabang ‐ Jan 6, 2023

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🇱🇦 Luang Prabang, Laos

Never heard of Luang Prabang? We, too, had been ignorant of this riverside gem until a mere few months ago researching what to do after the slow boat. But, it has since become one of our favorite plac...
Pakbeng ‐ Jan 5, 2023
Houayxay ‐ Jan 4, 2023

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🚣 The Slow Boat

In Tbilisi, Georgia in July, sitting in a hostel, we had a chance encounter with a fellow traveler that led to recommendation that I embark on the Slow Boat through Laos. He described it as one of the...
Chiang Mai, Thailand ‐ Dec 28, 2022

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🏮 Chiang Mai, Thailand

We first visited Chiang Mai during our first travels abroad a decade ago; since the moment we left, we had been looking forward to returning. We spent about a week in Chiang Mai, continuing with our n...
Bangkok ‐ Dec 26, 2022

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🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

During our brief two-night stay in Bangkok, our focus was firmly fixed on the culinary delights of the street. We indulged in Banana Pancakes and Pad Thai on Khao San Road and ventured deep into the h...
Koh Lanta ‐ Dec 23, 2022

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🤿 Koh Lanta, Thailand

The journey to Koh Lanta was a true adventure, bumping along the Andaman Sea with all the bags in the front of the boat untied and uncovered. Fortunately, we & our belongings arrived dry. We were exci...
Koh Lipe ‐ Dec 20, 2022

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🏖️ Koh Lipe, Thailand

Koh Lipe is the dream island. There are no cars, everything is within 30 minutes by foot, and while filled with tourists, not overly touristic. We stayed in a lovely hostel with the comfiest beds & we...
Langkawi, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur ‐ Dec 15, 2022

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🌇 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The time has finally arrived for our most anticipated portion of the trip; our first travels abroad were to Southeast Asia a decade ago & we have learned the lesson of patience to wait for the rainy s...
Beirut, Lebanon ‐ Dec 10, 2022

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😎 Beirut, Lebanon

Our last visit to Beirut, which was but a fleeting 48 hours, had left us wanting more. And so, with the city now calmed from its tumultuous past, we returned for a second chance to explore its streets...
Petra, Jordan ‐ Dec 7, 2022

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🇯🇴 Petra, Jordan

From Amman, we set out on a journey to Petra, taking the long route to catch a glimpse of the Dead Sea once more. The bright blue waters were a sight to behold, and in our opinion, the views in Jordan...
Amman ‐ Dec 4, 2022

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🛏️ Amman, Jordan

A similar trend that has emerged in our travels, Amman was a place for us to chill & recollect ourselves. We did a couple of loads of much needed laundry, grabbed dinner from the same spot every night...
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel ‐ Dec 1, 2022

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📻 Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv was a lovely reprieve from the craziness of Egypt. We spent our few days here leisurely hanging with our friends Brian, Jeff, Will, Brad, Krenk, and Faller. Brian found a beachfront AirBnB wi...
Jerusalem

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☩ Jerusalem...and Amman...

From Cairo, we journeyed to Israel, but not without a mishap. The Middle East is vast and travel by land is often fraught with danger. Thus, we were forced to fly, but even that proved problematic. Th...
- Amman, Jordan ‐ Nov 30, 2022
Cairo, Egypt ‐ Nov 25, 2022

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🦂 Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is a city with a rich and fascinating history. Founded over 1,000 years ago, it has been a center of trade, culture, and political power for centuries. With its bustling s...
Luxor ‐ Nov 23, 2022

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🥙 Luxor, Egypt

The archeological sites in Luxor are astonishing. Our hotel was super basic, the streets were chaotic & quite dirty reminding us of our time in Delhi, and the poor horses desperately needed feeding. W...
Doha, Qatar ‐ Nov 21, 2022

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⚽ Doha, Qatar

As we made our way to Qatar for the World Cup, we couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement mixed with a bit of trepidation. We had heard mixed reviews about the country and were unsure what to exp...
Istanbul, Turkey ‐ Nov 20, 2022

💺 Istanbul, Turkey

We thrive off spontaneity while traveling, which occasionally comes with consequences. We had just shy of two weeks between Kelsey's parents departing and our first World Cup game & avoided committing...
Altea, Spain ‐ Nov 13, 2022

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😌 Altea, Spain

As we wandered from place to place, sleeping in fifteen different beds in the span of three weeks, we yearned for a warm and welcoming spot to call home, if only f
Cascais, Portugal ‐ Nov 6, 2022

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🌅 Cascais, Portugal

After departing from Porto, we set our sights on the coastal town of Cascais, nestled near Lisbon along the Atlantic Ocean. There, we spent our days indulging in the local spa, sipping on Portuguese c...
Porto ‐ Nov 1, 2022

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🍇 Porto, Portugal

In Portugal, Kelsey's family joined us for a week-long adventure. We started in Porto, securing two adjacent apartments in the center of Oporto. Jet-lagged but determined, Kelsey's family successfully...
Faro ‐ Oct 31, 2022
Vila Real de Santo António

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Tour de Portugal

🚴‍♀️ Tour de Portugal

Feeling confident coming off our Albanian bike tour & with a few weeks to fill before meeting family in Portugal, we last minute decided to do a self-guided
Tavira ‐ Oct 30, 2022
Faro ‐ Oct 29, 2022
Albufeira ‐ Oct 28, 2022
Lagos ‐ Oct 27, 2022
Sagres ‐ Oct 26, 2022
Aljezur ‐ Oct 25, 2022
Vila Nova de Milfontes ‐ Oct 24, 2022
Sines ‐ Oct 23, 2022
Setúbal ‐ Oct 21, 2022
Cascais ‐ Oct 20, 2022
Biblioteca Praia do Santa Cruz ‐ Oct 19, 2022
Peniche ‐ Oct 18, 2022
Nazaré ‐ Oct 17, 2022
Praia São Pedro de Moel ‐ Oct 16, 2022
Figueira da Foz ‐ Oct 15, 2022
Torreira ‐ Oct 14, 2022
Porto ‐ Oct 13, 2022
Lisbon ‐ Oct 10, 2022

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🥐 Lisbon, Portugal

Before kicking off our bike tour, we spent a few days exploring Lisbon. We arrived in a downpour & grabbed a fantastic dinner around the corner from our hos
Beirut, Lebanon ‐ Oct 7, 2022

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🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut, a city with a tumultuous past marked by civil war and financial strife, is a place of stark contrasts. On one street, you might find trendy cafes and modern apartments, while on others, boarde...
Berat, Albania ‐ Oct 5, 2022

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🏰 Berat, Albania

Three days in Berat was just enough. We stayed in an Airbnb inside the walls of the historic 13th century castle, joined a free walking tour to learn more about the town which is a UNESCO World Herita...
Vlorë ‐ Sep 30, 2022

64.5 km

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🍕 Vlorë, Albania

After a ten day tour, eight days of cycling, and changing hotels every day, we were ready to take it easy for a few days. Our time in Vlore was pretty uneventful but restful. Our days consisted of Kyl...
Himarë ‐ Sep 29, 2022

55.1 km
Sarandë ‐ Sep 28, 2022

57 km
Gjirokastër ‐ Sep 27, 2022

57.8 km
Bënjë ‐ Sep 26, 2022

88.9 km
Sotirë ‐ Sep 25, 2022

151.3 km
Korçë ‐ Sep 24, 2022

47.1 km
Pogradec ‐ Sep 23, 2022

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Tour de Albania

🚴 Tour de Albania

We've been looking forward to this eight-day cycling tour for months; it's the only thing we've booked in advance. Inspired by Martin and Katye , a couple we shared a hostel wit
Tiranë ‐ Sep 18, 2022

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Tirana

🏠 Tirana, Albania

We stayed at one of the most modern and comfortable Airbnbs we've ever stayed in. We drank coffee that rivals that of the best coffee shops in SF and NY. We ate a pre-fixe dinner at Mullixhiu, whose
Shkoder ‐ Sep 16, 2022

🥛 Shkodër, Albania

"Free shot of Raki?", we were asked within minutes of entering The Wanderers Hostel. "Sure. Why not?", we replied. This one shot wasn't the only one for the night... We swapped travel stories with new...
Theth ‐ Sep 14, 2022

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🥾 Theth, Albania

After a large breakfast at the guest house, we headed off on our day hike to Theth. It took about 2 hours of walking to get to the official trailhead. Once on the trail, it was a fantastic hike. There...
Valbonë ‐ Sep 13, 2022

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Valbona

⛴️ Valbona, Albania

It was quite the trek to get to Valbona; we had a bus to Tirana with border crossings, terminal change to catch another bus to Shkoder, and an overnight stay in Shkoder before beginning the actual tri...
Shkoder ‐ Sep 12, 2022
Pristina, Kosovo ‐ Sep 10, 2022

91.9 km

+5

Prishtina

🇽🇰 Pristina, Kosovo

Pristina was a short bus ride with seamless border crossings. We arrived at our super cozy & clean hostel and met our new roommates. One of which had just spent the last couple of weeks hiking in Alba...
Skopje, Macedonia ‐ Sep 5, 2022

824.5 km

+6

☕ Skopje, North Macedonia

After all the hopping around & jam-packed days frequently hitting 20K steps, we were ready to chill. Before heading to Albania for our cycling tour, we spent the extra 2ish weeks seeing a bit more of...
Venice, Italy ‐ Sep 3, 2022

394.2 km

+9

🥖 Venice, Italy

The short version of our Venice trip is merely wandering from meal to delicious meal. The longer version: For our last leg of the Kacius tour, we took a train to Venice. It was a gorgeous ride & Kyle...
Rome ‐ Aug 31, 2022

222.8 km

+15

🍝 Rome, Italy

The following morning, we were up early for our transfer to the Naples train station & some extra padded time to attempt to acquire the last missing bag. Unfortunately, the bag was not recovered*, but...
Praiano ‐ Aug 28, 2022

1 326.7 km

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🐟 Praiano, Italy

With the race complete, we were ready to head to Italy to celebrate Kyle's parents' 60th birthday and eat all the carbs. We had the most eventful flight, with only half of the group's luggage arriving...
Berlin, Germany ‐ Aug 23, 2022

2 199.9 km

+12

🏃‍♀️Berlin, Germany

From Kalkan, our fantastic Airbnb host arranged for a family friend to drive us to the airport in Antalya. The flight was uneventful & direct to Berlin, which was great. In Berlin, we arrived at the b...
Kalkan, Turkey ‐ Aug 10, 2022

782.7 km

+14

⛵ Kalkan, Turkey

Transportation around Turkey was a lot more difficult than we had expected. We were mostly left with either really long buses that only ran once a week, pretty expensive flights given the distance, or...
Cappadocia ‐ Aug 6, 2022

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🎈 Cappadocia, Turkey

From Istanbul we flew to Cappadocia, Turkey to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary a bit early. The highlight of this stay was the hot air balloon ride. Any attempt to describe this with text wou...
Istanbul ‐ Jul 26, 2022

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🥙 Istanbul, Turkey

After being on the move every few days, we headed to Turkey at a much slower pace. The guides all suggested 3-4 days for Istanbul, but being a city of 15 million people, we figured we could fill a goo...
Tbilisi, Georgia ‐ Jul 20, 2022

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🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia

After a "shared taxi" ride that made us remiss for the Guatemalan buses, we landed back in Tbilisi. Unfortunately, on night one Kelsey got food poisoning & was out for the count for ~36 hours. Kyle sp...
Yerevan, Armenia ‐ Jul 15, 2022

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🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

As an intermission to Georgia, we met up (crashed the tail end of their honeymoon) with our friends Ryan & Mel in Armenia. Kyle, an avid reader of Paul Theroux's work, has been itching for long-distan...
Kazbegi, Georgia ‐ Jul 11, 2022

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🥾 Kazbegia, Georgia

From Kakheti, we caught a taxi back to Tbilisi and then a Marshrutka to Kazbegi. The taxi was hilarious as the car had no seat belts & the driver spoke no English. After about 45 minutes of him trying...
Kakheti ‐ Jul 8, 2022

+16

🍷 Kakheti, Georgia

Kakheti is the main wine region for Georgia; a country whose been making wine for about 8,000 years! The landscape is dotted with historical sites, vineyards, and mountain ranges. We posted up in a to...
Tbilisi ‐ Jul 26, 2022

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🥟 Tbilisi, Georgia

After a roughly 30-hour venture via London & Istanbul, we arrived in Tbilisi ("tah-blee-see") on time & with all our luggage! Tbilisi most definitely exceeded expectations. The city is gorgeous, the p...
San Francisco, United States ‐ Jun 24, 2022

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👰🤵 USA Pit Stop

After ~2 months on the road, we were super excited to go back home to celebrate the marriages of some of our closest friends & visit with family in between the two weddings. This trip was all about th...
Caye Caulker, Belize ‐ Jun 14, 2022

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🍹 Caye Caulker, Belize

“Go Slow” is the motto of Caye Caulker and while in Caye Caulker we went slow. Caye Caulker is a small island with no paved roads and golf carts are the main source of transportation. Days started wit...
- Caye Caulker, Belize ‐ Jun 14, 2022
Flores, Guatemala ‐ Jun 9, 2022

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🗿 Flores, Guatemala

With a more comfortable ride, albeit still in the back of a pickup, we set off for an 11-hour bus ride to Flores. Kelsey was lucky enough (read the only girl & chivalry is not dead) to score a coveted...
Semuc Champey ‐ Jun 6, 2022

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🥾 Semuc Champey, Guatemala

This was the most trying journey yet (mostly for Kelsey). Following a 9 hour ride, our eco lodge offered a free shuttle from the bus terminal. The ‘shuttle’ was the back of a wet, muddy, & rusted pick...
Lake Atitlan ‐ May 27, 2022

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🏞️ Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Lake Atitlan held true to its moniker of the closest thing to Eden on Earth. We split our time between 3 towns around the lake: Panajachel, Santa Cruz, and Tzunana. We discovered our love for Pupusas...
Antigua ‐ May 23, 2022

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🌋 Antigua, Guatemala

After Costa Rica, we made our way to Antigua, Guatemala. Antigua was previously the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala which included what is modern-day Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador,...
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica ‐ May 8, 2022

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🏄 Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

The past two weeks, we've spent basically being beach bums. We had frequent encounters with howler monkeys & iguanas at our first hostel. The monkeys seemingly celebrated happy hour each day; gatherin...
Santiago, Chile ‐ May 5, 2022

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🥩 Santiago, Chile

Once again, we traveled by bus to Santiago. It took approximately 11 hours with a solid chunk consumed at the border crossings. The views of this trip were mesmerizing climbing out of the Argentinian...
Mendoza, Argentina ‐ May 1, 2022

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🚌 Mendoza, Argentina

To get to Mendoza, we took a night bus (15 hours) from Buenos Aires. The "ejecutivo cama," basically a lazy boy, wasn't the most restful, but it did the job. Coming from party hostel vibes in BA, we o...
Buenos Aires ‐ Apr 25, 2022

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🍷 Buenos Aires, Argentina

We packed up carry-on bags with hopefully enough clothes to cover everything from chilly Argentinian nights to lazy Central American beach days & started the trip with a bus ride to the airport & a 15...
San Francisco, United States ‐ Apr 21, 2022

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