National Parks – America’s Best Idea
National Parks were a big part of the motivation behind planning this segment of our current adventure – the Pacific Coast road trip. As National Park maniacs, it was becoming – with each passing year – more and more unacceptable that we hadn’t yet made it to Yosemite. That’s as bad as being a gambler who hasn’t been to Las Vegas. Read more 
Finding the Chill in Hawaii and Costa Rica
None of our adventures beat those in which we find ourselves in a chill, restorative environment. It seems we’re half crazy half the time (especially lately), so we love – more than anything – accommodations that dilute the crazy quotient. Read more
Our Best Las Vegas Deals and Tips
It’s been a bizarre and busy week. Las Vegas will do that to you. Read more
Always Buy Travel Medical Insurance
It’s a big week in our world. For the first time, we’re heading back to the place where we made “Kent and Caanan” an official union – at least in our minds – about a decade ago.
There’s one thing we’re definitely not leaving without. Read more
Food for Thought
Join us in trying to eat fewer animal products, and you’ll get a chance to win a Shun paring knife. Ooooh, ahhhh. Details below.
Here’s the backstory. Read more
Awesome Adventures – The Olympics
Last year, we decided to – from time to time – highlight some of our most spectacular past journeys under an “Awesome Adventures” heading. To qualify, the journey has to be the best of the best. There aren’t many.
So far, we’ve only gotten around to sharing details from our visit to Antarctica and our quest to see the Northern Lights. Today, in honor of our All American month and the London Olympics, there’s a new Awesome Adventure to share. Read more
A Perfect (Food!) Day in Portland
It’s time for us to give Seattle a little air and, instead, do some rambling on-and-on about our second favorite city. Portland, Oregon.
We used to live there, so this bit of Portland love is long overdue. Read more
How to Be a Happy Camper
During this road trip, we’ve lucked out – so far – with top-notch campsites. While we’re not doing any backcountry camping this time around (that will come later in the summer), We’ve snagged some fantastic car camping sites that have been almost as ideal. Read more
Nature Rocks
We’ve gotten to know Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park over the last few days. We were immersed in nature – camping and hiking – and loving it. Read more
It’s Official, We’re Not Security Threats
We’re always excited to get back to our home base. This time, though, we were especially eager because we were looking forward to trying out our Global Entry Trusted Traveler memberships upon landing in the United States. Read more
Staying Fit and Healthy While Traveling
We have a questionably sane relative who loves to tell us… “Eating is a pain. I hate taking the time to do it.”
Yes, despite massive internal struggles, we still have a relationship with that person. Even so, we don’t understand people who don’t like food. And don’t even get me started on people who don’t like cheese (dietary restrictions aside). Take, for example, the woman we met recently who couldn’t stand the thought of putting a couple of strings on her chili. “Yuck, none for me,” she said. We both looked at her like she was from another planet as we painstakingly piled perfect mountains of cheddar atop our bowls. Read more
How to Barter Like a Guilty Tourist
We have vacated our dream rental apartment in Barcelona. As I write this, we’re sitting at the airport having a pre-flight, early morning cup of coffee. Yes, we’re back in the game with airlines and their nefarious ways. This time, with a real heavy-hitter, Vueling. You’ve probably heard of Vueling. It’s the airline that hasn’t met a fee it doesn’t like to impose.
Just don’t call to inquire about those fees because they’ll charge you to speak with someone. Take that, despite the fact that Vueling claims to be “always thinking about you.” How sweet. Read more
A Travel Dream – Show Up at the Airport and Go Anywhere.
This may have been our best trip to New York City. Ever.
As I write this we’re sitting in a coffee shop in midtown. We’re working, caffeinating, eavesdropping and hoping we can get back to Seattle at some point today.
We’re scrolling through our pictures on the camera’s screen. They are as random as the last several days have been. They include: a hand-sized tortilla chip, a drag queen, lots of blue sky, new friends, the stage at the Palace Theater, many buildings, delicious hot chocolate, awful cinnamon toast, a dive bar, old friends, beef jerky and lots of do-overs. Read more
Luxury on a Budget in Rome
We’re back from Vegas, resuming a slower paced, blur-free life.
Here it is, the end of January, and we’re feeling way behind in our efforts to get travel mapped out for 2012. We’re just starting to make progress brainstorming the outline of possible itineraries. One thing looks fairly certain. No Europe. Read more
5 Travel Deals / Trends We Want More of in 2012
Looking back at some of the travel deals we got in 2011, there were some big standouts – like the remote cabin we scored in Alaska for about $50 a night.
Below, we’re highlighing five deals (okay, 3 deals and 2 trends) that really rocked our world. We want to see more things like this in 2012. Read more
