5 months and 13 days after returning from our trip, we finally finished the video. After coming back from our trip, I knew I wanted to make something. I knew it wasn’t going to be of great quality (we should have forked over the money for that damn GoPro), it would probably be choppy (because we … More The Video
Dan and I are currently putting together a video of our trip however, it is taking much longer than expected with how busy we have been. And although I wrote a post regarding continuing to paint my spirit gold after coming back, I still feel as though I need to provide some kind of recap … More South America Cinco
It’s crazy how you can look back on life and imagine you wouldn’t be where you are now or making the decisions you have decided to make. When planning our trip to South America, I never imagined straying from the continent. Friends would ask me if Dan and I thought we might change continents at … More Adios, South America!
Before arriving in the sleepy, relaxed, little beach town of Ayampe, Ecuador I was exhausted and sick. The travel weariness was really starting to rear its ugly head after being on the road for nearly 6 months. As I’ve mentioned previously, travel is quite an incredible adventure but at the same time jumping from place … More Tough Stuff the Guidebooks Don’t Tell You
I will never forget this one time in 7th grade when my family was on vacation in Florida. We were staying at a hotel getting ready to head to the beach and a Spanish speaking maid knocked on our door. My Mom was the first to answer. My Mom being very sweet, she tried in her best … More Qué Difícil es Hablar en Español
Dan and I left Colombia on November 30, 2015 to begin our next adventure in Patagonia. We left Colombia with heavy hearts, nostalgia, some fear, a boat load of memories and also excitement to see what Patagonia will hold for us. We loved Colombia and were sad to go but realized we needed to if … More Guest Post: A Tribute to Colombia
As I began writing this post 2 days ago, I had been without internet for 4 days. No texting, no Instagram, no emails. It was about the longest I’d gone without internet probably since it was invented. I know 4 days in the grand scheme of life isn’t that long but it is for me since my entire … More Minca Unplugged
We have been in Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of Colombia soaking in the sun and sweating for the past four days. Cartagena happens to be the second oldest city in Colombia. In addition to its heat and history, it is a beautiful place that I could not stop taking pictures of. Therefore, I decided that … More Cartagena in Photos
I came to Bogota very excited, optimistic, and excited for our next adventure. After Salento, I was really looking forward to internet connection and to spend time in this bustling, Latin American city I’ve been hearing so much about for years. After meeting and speaking with many travelers in the past 6 weeks, I’d gotten … More Boggled by Bogota
We learn from an early age and are encouraged that you can do anything you put your mind to. The power of the mind to talk you into or out of things is astonishing. For instance, after exercising my whole life and taking just about every type of workout class under the sun, I would … More PNN Los Nevados Trek
Painting My Spirit Gold 