I often have the desire to write a little something about all the people we meet during our adventures. After all, meeting new people is half the adventure, right? This is doubly true when it comes to friends and family. Unfortunately, I’m months behind in my blogging. Not for lack of trying or material to... Continue Reading →
Family Time
It's time for the main event! This section of the trip is all about seeing friends and family. We had a few brief visits on our way up the coast, including my sister in Las Vegas, my aunt in Los Angeles, father- and mother-in-law in Bakersfield, and our best friends in Eugene. From there, we... Continue Reading →
Port Angeles Hikes
Our house sit in Washington state may have been short, but we took full advantage of the Port Angeles hikes. The city is located adjacent to one of the most diverse ecological systems in the world. Although there are a million and one amazing hikes on the Olympic Peninsula, the few listed here are all... Continue Reading →
Finding My Voice
We left the USA for China on January 1, 2018 and since then have had the most exciting adventures of our entire lives. I have never had more fun, experienced so much personal growth, and been more in love. I am so thankful for this adventure and what it has done for our lives. As if... Continue Reading →
Port Angeles – The Places We Live
Our house sitting adventures continue in Port Angeles, Washington! Nestled at the northern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, this area is full of diverse ecological landscapes. We'll be spending a little less than a week here watching over a lovely home and three dogs on the outskirts of town. The Olympic Peninsula is also home... Continue Reading →
#Vanlife – Los Angeles to Port Angeles
The next leg of our trip takes us from sunny southern California to the gloomy rain forests of coastal Washington. We've driven much of this stretch of highway before, but only in little bits at a time, never in one straight shot. Our route from Los Angeles to Port Angeles doesn't run quite the entire... Continue Reading →
Free Walking Tour | Los Angeles
We're at it again with another of Jen's Nearly Famous Walking Tours! This free walking tour of Los Angeles is a 2.6 mile self-guided walk focused on the fun and funky. It includes an art gallery, a quirky book store, some hipster snacks, and a high-tech circus. Get ready to get weird, ya'll! Jen's Funky and... Continue Reading →
The Places We Live – Glendora, California
There are few places in the USA with worse traffic or better weather than southern California. We're spending the next 14 days just outside of Los Angeles, in the beautiful city of Glendora. Visiting this area isn't cheap. Thankfully, we have booked a house sit at my aunt and uncle's house while they visit the... Continue Reading →
#Vanlife Part Two
Part One of our USA #Vanlife adventure has come to an end! Starting in Melbourne, Florida, we've driven 11,000 miles (17,700km) through 14 states over the course of 48 days. We met some amazing people along the way, and sampled the spectacular natural beauty of the United States. Now it's time to start the second... Continue Reading →
