After weeks of stagnation, things are moving and shaking around here. Oh man, I needed to stay still these past 7 weeks! Catching a cold and hurting my foot while in Sydney were loud and clear signs that my body needed a rest. Also while in Sydney, I spontaneously bought the book You Are Here […]
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Looking back at my travels this past year, I’m flabbergasted that I’ve been on the road this long. When Martin and I first left our Minneapolis home July 2014, we had hoped to travel for a year. It’s been nearly 1.5 years now. In 2015, I visited 11 countries. I spent the night in 90
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Well, we have returned to Minnesota. I feel quite strange to be surrounded by so many familiar people and sites. We were traveling for 392 days. Essentially, we’re still traveling since we are staying with friends and family instead of in a house of our own. Budgeting for a long travel adventure is scary and
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Martin & I celebrating our 9th wedding anniversary. TWO WEEKS. Martin and I have two weeks before we leave on our life-changing odyssey. In those two weeks, we will continue to work. I work at my full-time job until June 26; I finished at my part-time job last week. Martin will work his weekend job
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Oreo loves sitting in boxes – especially those too small for her! It is getting real! After quitting our jobs a couple of weeks ago and announcing our impending vagabond plan on this blog, Martin and I have heard from so many of you who are excited to live vicariously through our crazy adventure.
Wanting More of Less Read More »
I remember the conversation my husband Martin and I had distinctly. “Why not?” he asked me. I had no answer. The thought was exciting…terrifying…perfect. “Let’s do it.” I responded. That was 6 years ago. We waited to find just the right time. We started really saving and planning for it in November 2012. The date
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