We recently returned from the trip of a lifetime: circumnavigating the arctic island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway. Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago of islands located north of the mainland, a 2 hour flight from Tromso. Together we embarked on a 10-day excursion on the M/S quest ship with Polarquest (Expedition Svalbard). Our goal was to experience the beautiful and…
Read the PostThree years ago we set off on the Europe road trip that changed everything. We left home, started an Instagram to share photos with friends and family, and took off hit some undiscovered spots in Europe alongside a few favorites we’d made it to in the past. At the time, we had no idea this was the start to an…
Read the PostLofoten, Norway – Nusfjord Arctic Resort This scenic, sleepy part of Norway known for its jaw-dropping fjords and quaint fishing villages. Hotel Website | Link to Book Like most of our trips these days, our time in Norway was planned very last minute. When we found out we would be making our way to Svalbard, I hopped online to see…
Read the PostEarlier this year, my good friend Barbie and I were discussing our upcoming travels plans and Vietnam came up. Her family and a few friends had gone recently and talked it up, and now it was at the top of her list. Vietnam isn’t the first country that comes to mind for a ‘girls trip’, but I agreed that we…
Read the PostEver wonder what full time travel looks like? This past summer, Jacob and I had the idea to create a video that would highlight our favorite moments from the past two and a half years of non-stop traveling. I cannot believe how long I’ve kept this video a secret! We’ve been working on this video for so long — sourcing…
Read the PostIt’s that time of year again. Normally the end of the year sneaks up on me, and I start reviewing everything I still want to get done. This year feels a bit different. Though 2018 flew by, I can’t help but acknowledge how much we have done this year. I took on travel blogging as my full-time job at the…
Read the PostThere are few places that leave an impression quite like Sarakiniko Beach in Milos. After seeing a photo years ago, I’ve been dreaming of going and experiencing its incredible moon-like landscape in person. Jacob and I had already made plans to visit the Greek Islands this summer, and we had nothing scheduled for the beginning of September (which also happened…
Read the PostI love wintertime in Europe. There’s something magical about snow-covered pastel houses and Christmas markets that make everyone cheerful. Throughout the past couple of years of living abroad, Jacob and I have been fortunate enough to travel to a variety of winter destinations in Europe. This list covers all our favorites — from tucked-in wood cabins nestled in the Austrian…
Read the Post Last month we visited Sweden for the first time with the Sweden Tourism Board. We had the best time exploring the West Coast! Jacob and I put together this West Sweden video highlighting some of our favorite moments. This video covers everything, including the most epic surroundings from our 72 hour cabin in Dalsland, to the islands off Sweden’s…
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