๐Ÿšต Mallorca, Spain

Port de Pollenรงa  • 
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 views and challenging climbs did not disappoint. Kyle took on the renowned Sa Calobra ride, one of...

๐Ÿ• Naples, Italy

Naples  • 
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 few days on our way out of the country. While our main goal was to try as much delicious pizza as we...

๐Ÿง€ Palermo, Italy

Palermo  • 
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, and pleasant weather, Palermo offered us the perfect destination. Our accommodation was an inviting A...

๐ŸŒŠ Canggu, Indonesia

Canggu  • 
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 explore the best of what Canggu had to offer. Our first hostel experience was memorable, but not for...

๐Ÿ’ Ubud, Bali

Ubud  • 
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 was not disappointed. One of the standout experiences of the trip was a visit to the famous Monkey...

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ Bali Cycling Tour

Bali  • 
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 nature of the Balinese people made up for it. Embarking on a 5-day guided bike ride, I discovered the...

๐Ÿš‚ Ella, Sri Lanka

Ella  • 
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. Our adventure began with the famous "train to Ella," which is renowned as one of the most beautiful t...

๐Ÿซ– Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya  • 
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 long train journey between Kandy and Ella, with plans to immerse myself in the curious charm of "Litt...

๐Ÿ˜Š Kandy, Sri Lanka

Kandy  • 
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 of train travel through the stunning Sri Lankan landscape. Upon arrival, I immediately felt the chao...

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Galle, Sri Lanka

Galle  • 
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 the most hospitable folks I've ever encountered. What also intrigued me was the unhurried tempo of lif...

๐Ÿข Colombo, Sri Lanka

Colombo  • 
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 population of over 5 million people. It has a rich history spanning over 2,000 years, having been rul...

๐Ÿšข Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Hแบก Long Bay  • 
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-night cruise, which gave us enough time to see the highlights of the bay without feeling rushed. Th...

๐Ÿš Sa Pa, Vietnam

Sa Pa  • 
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 weather attire and sought shelter at a local cafe where we sipped warm beverages and played cards. Nee...

๐ŸฅšHanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi  • 
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 priority that took precedence above all else - coffee, and not just any coffee, but the unique and delic...

๐ŸŒ‹ Catania, Italy

Catania  • 
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: hiking Mt Etna & eating our way around Syracuse. We massively underestimated the demand for public tra...

๐Ÿท Rome, Italy (Pt. 2)

Rome  • 
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 (temporarily). We originally had our eyes on Budapest, but with temperamental spring weather, we ul...

โ›ต Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia

Kuta  • 
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 beginner. To surf in the gorgeous bays, you load up with your board on a boat & are hauled out to the b...

๐Ÿฌ Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia

Gili Air  • 
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 slight ocean breeze provided much-needed respite. It was an amazing reprieve from Bali. We had a sh...

๐Ÿฅต Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Ubud  • 
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 validated in the fear as we'd never seen so many people with bandaged calves and apparent road rash. We book...

๐ŸŒด Depeha, Bali, Indonesia

Depeha  • 
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 Northeast corner of Bali. Just as we turned a corner, the most amazing expansive ocean view came into f...

๐Ÿ‘ฐ๐Ÿผ Los Angeles, United States

Los Angeles  • 
๏ปฟ 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 the airport and nearly 48 hours of flight + layovers roundtrip, but who can say no to a bachelorette party? Venice Beach was calling to celebrate Ann...

๐Ÿ„โ€โ™€๏ธ Kabalana, Sri Lanka

Kabalana  • 
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. It was incredibly comfortable & spacious. We had included breakfast with the most generous schedule:...

๐ŸŒŠ Mirissa, Sri Lanka

Mirissa Beach  • 
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 a cute bungalow at a surf & yoga retreat with breakfast and group dinners. It also had a street-fac...

๐Ÿน Weligama, Sri Lanka

Weligama Beach  • 
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 for Kyle's birthday! We stayed in a cute hostel across from the surf schools with the most kitschy r...

๐Ÿ  Koh Lipe, Thailand

Koh Lipe  • 
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, beach bungalow for 9 days. Kelsey's dad met her at the international customs waiting area (i.e. sh...

โ›ด๏ธ Langkawi, Malaysia

Langkawi  • 
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 only good if you're staying in Thailand. On this journey, Kelsey was en route to meet back up with...

๐Ÿฎ Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An  • 
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 New Year. To Kelsey's joy, we were celebrating entering the year of the cat. Our hotel was a bit close...

๐ŸฅŸ Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok  • 
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, there was a cheaper method involving a 24-hour+ bus from Vientiane...but multiple locals strongly advis...

๐Ÿš‚ Nong Khai, Thailand

Nong Khai  • 
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-step process. Most people immediately board the train for onward travel, but we opted to stay a night a...

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vientiane, Laos

Vientiane  • 
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 we needed to make our way to meet up with Kelsey's dad, so we strolled the town a bit, visited a fe...

๐Ÿบ Vang Vieng, Laos

Vang Vieng  • 
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 families enjoying the beautiful landscapes as there were college kids. We continued to take it slow...

๐Ÿฎ Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai  • 
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 number one priority of street food. We also filled the time with a hike up to [temple name], a tour o...

๐Ÿคฟ Koh Lanta, Thailand

Koh Lanta  • 
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 excited for this leg of our journey as it marked the start of our long-awaited trip with our friends Mel...

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Luang Prabang, Laos

Luang Prabang  • 
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 places we have ever visited. It boasts charming Old French architecture, an abundance of delicious stree...

๐Ÿšฃ The Slow Boat

Houayxay  • 
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 top Southeast Asian experiences. Six months later, we were in Huay Xai, preparing to set-off on a t...

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok  • 
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 heart of Chinatown, ranked among the world's best places for street food. But street food was not the...

๐Ÿ˜Ž Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut  • 
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 and uncover its secrets. We found lodgings at the Grand Meshmosh, a hostel nestled in the bustling...

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ด Petra, Jordan

Petra  • 
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 surpassed even those from Israel. We stopped at a humble hut for coffee along the way, an experienc...

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Koh Lipe, Thailand

Koh Lipe  • 
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 had just moved from a Marriott. Our hostel had a cute cafe on the first floor & within minutes on e...

๐ŸŒ‡ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur  • 
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 season to pass. We were greeted with our worst bout of jet lag to date & delicious street food meldin...

โ˜ฉ Jerusalem...and Amman...

Jerusalem  • 
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. The airline changed our flight so that we only had a mere 45 minutes to make our connection. Desperate...

๐Ÿฆ‚ Cairo, Egypt

Cairo  • 
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 streets, vibrant markets, and ancient landmarks, Cairo is a city that truly captures the imagination....

โšฝ Doha, Qatar

Doha  • 
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 expect. Upon arriving in Doha, we were immediately struck by the city's modernity and cleanliness. Howe...

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Amman, Jordan

Amman  • 
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, and hunted for a bag of coffee beans. Our experience with Jordan & its people is significantly imp...

๐Ÿ“ป Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv-Yafo  • 
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 with a dope sunset view from the porch. We took scooters along the waterfront to Jaffa, had a deliciou...

๐Ÿฅ™ Luxor, Egypt

Luxor  • 
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. We had just about a day and a half to squeeze in all the sites & had so much fun doing it with our fr...

๐Ÿ’บ Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul  • 
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 those two weeks until we arrived in them; that led to an interesting flight path out of Valencia wi...

๐ŸŒ… Cascais, Portugal

Cascais  • 
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 cuisine and drink, and simply relishing in the company of our loved ones. We took a day trip to the e...

๐Ÿ‡ Porto, Portugal

Porto  • 
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 navigated their way via subway, train, and taxi to Porto from the airport in Lisbon. Our first stop...

๐Ÿฅ Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon  • 
๏ปฟ 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 hostel. Lisbon's wildly expensive lodging and our very last-minute arrival landed us in a three-story bunk situation with Kyle on the 3rd level a...

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut  • 
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, boarded-up shops and makeshift barricades stand as a reminder of the city's tumultuous history. Despite th...

๐Ÿ˜Œ Altea, Spain

Altea  • 
๏ปฟ 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 for a little while. We craved the comfort of routine, of daily trips to the gym and evenings spent cooking dinner and enjoying a good ni...

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ Tour de Portugal

Vila Real de Santo Antรณnio  • 
๏ปฟ 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 ride from Porto to the Southwestern border with Spain. We procured bikes, downloaded the route to our phones, and headed out without anything...

๐Ÿšด Tour de Albania

Pogradec  • 
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 within Mendoza in our first few weeks of travel, we booked this 10-Day Albanian cycling tour. Martin and Katye are cycling fr...

๐Ÿฐ Berat, Albania

Berat  • 
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 Heritage Site, and ate as much traditional Albanian food (especially Byrek!) as we could. Reading: Kyle: S...

๐Ÿ• Vlorรซ, Albania

Vlorรซ  • 
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 Kyle getting some work done, Kelsey reading, chilling at the rooftop pool until sunset, using the sauna...

๐Ÿ  Tirana, Albania

Tiranรซ  • 
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 chef used to work at the #1 restaurant in the world. All within a budget of ~$100/day total. However,...

๐Ÿฅ› Shkodรซr, Albania

Shkoder  • 
"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 friends, sang 90s karaoke, and sang Happy Birthday to the bartender, Mateo while hiding out from th...

๐Ÿฅพ Theth, Albania

Theth  • 
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 were some steep sections, but nothing too hard. Our favorite part of this hike, about 11 miles in t...

โ›ด๏ธ Valbona, Albania

Valbonรซ  • 
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 trip to Valbona. The trek to Valbona was part of the lure for the trip & we quite enjoyed it. We had an...

๐ŸŸ Praiano, Italy

Praiano  • 
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. After filling out paperwork, we took our transfer to Praiano & then walked in the pouring rain to...

๐Ÿ‡ฝ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pristina, Kosovo

Pristina  • 
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 Albania. His rave review made us much more confident in the large amount of time + intense cycling tour...

โ˜• Skopje, North Macedonia

Skopje  • 
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 the Balkans. Our first stop on this tour was in North Macedonia; we got an AirBnB & very seriously j...

๐Ÿฅ– Venice, Italy

Venice  • 
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 remembered to nab some sandos for sustenance. Arriving in Venice, we hopped on a ferry and wound our...

๐Ÿ Rome, Italy

Rome  • 
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 that was fixed by a rapid-fire shopping session in Rome. (Tip: Put an AirTag in your bag. We all ha...

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธBerlin, Germany

Berlin  • 
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 brand new Brandenberg airport and caught the train into the city. We arrived a few days earlier than...

โ›ต Kalkan, Turkey

Kalkan  • 
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 renting a car. We had originally planned to take a bus from Cappadocia to Kalkan, but this trip was...

๐ŸŽˆ Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia  • 
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 would not do it justice, so instead check out the photos we added. After the ride, we were surprised wi...

๐Ÿฅ™ Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul  • 
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 good chunk of time exploring the city. We spent 11 days splitting our time between 4 neighborhoods: Cih...

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Yerevan, Armenia

Yerevan  • 
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-distance train travel. So to get to Yerevan, we splurged a bit ($60 pp) for a first class private car on t...

๐Ÿท Kakheti, Georgia

Kakheti  • 
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 town named Telavi where we had the best tasting Kubdari for lunch with a view out over Alexander Valle...

๐Ÿฅพ Kazbegia, Georgia

Kazbegi  • 
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 to ask, us trying to think of what he was trying to say, and a failed use of google translate, we f...

๐ŸฅŸ Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi  • 
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 people friendly, and the food amazing. Battling jet lag, we started our first day off with a walking...

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi  • 
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 spent his time as a local riding the soviet-era subway and checking out some of the really cool cowork...

๐Ÿ‘ฐ๐Ÿคต USA Pit Stop

San Francisco  • 
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 the people:) We picked up our 'fancy clothes' bag from our easy access storage point (thanks Anna & Au...

๐Ÿ—ฟ Flores, Guatemala

Flores  • 
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 seat within the truck cabin. At one point on the drive, the road just stopped & we had to cross via...

๐Ÿน Caye Caulker, Belize

Caye Caulker  • 
โ€œGo Slowโ€ 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 with Fryjacks for breakfast, in the afternoon we would make our way to a rum bar(Lazy Lizard, Benderโ€™s,...

๐Ÿฅพ Semuc Champey, Guatemala

Semuc Champey  • 
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 โ€˜shuttleโ€™ was the back of a wet, muddy, & rusted pickup truck for 45 minutes during a thunderstorm across 4x4 required roads. Every dinner made us sick &...

๐ŸŒ‹ Antigua, Guatemala

Antigua  • 
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, Guatemala, and part of Mexico. We wandered the streets and enjoyed the Spanish Baroque-influenced ar...

๐Ÿž๏ธ Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Lake Atitlan  • 
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 and ate at a couple of different pupuserias in Panajachel. We drank plenty of Brooklyn Brewery beers...

๐Ÿ„ Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Santa Teresa  • 
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; gathering in the trees above the pool around 4pm as long as the sun was shining. We moved down the beach, di...

๐Ÿฅฉ Santiago, Chile

Santiago  • 
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 desert up and over the Andes into Santiago at sunset. The bus guys were very friendly, but the consi...

๐ŸšŒ Mendoza, Argentina

Mendoza  • 
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 opted for a quieter hostel with more of a community but overshot as we had the entire place to oursel...

๐Ÿท Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires  • 
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-hour flight journey to Buenos Aires. We were greeted with sunny, warm weather & delicious cafes con...

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San Francisco  • 
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