Buon giorno, everyone! We are on our way to Italy today, the first official travel day of our #10for10trip. If you’re interested in following our Global Neighbor Project – stories from your neighbors across the world, we just opened the sign ups for Global Neighbor Ambassadors. Ambassadors will get two e-mail updates per month –…
When searching for the best places to visit and things to do in a new city, we’re partial to the recommendations of Peace Corps Volunteers. That’s why we’re pleased to bring you today’s guest post about Guadalajara from Autumn Salamack, an environment volunteer for Peace Corps in Mexico. In 2015, Autumn had a transformative moment during…
Yes, it’s true. We celebrated our 9th anniversary this June, so we are now in our 10th year of marriage! (On top of that, we’ll both be turning 35.) To mark this momentous year, we have a new project in the works. We’ve hinted at it on facebook and instagram, but we’re excited to finally tell…
When we were Peace Corps Volunteers, our appreciation of cross-cultural exchange really grew. In an effort to promote cross-cultural understanding through our blog, we share posts from our fellow intentional travelers who have interesting stories and important lessons from abroad. Today’s guest post comes from Beth Spencer, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Lesotho, Africa. We…
We meet all kinds of amazing people while traveling – it’s one of the biggest gifts travel has given us. Recently, a reader asked us if we had any tips on meeting locals and other like-minded travelers in new destinations. We thought this was a superb question that would interest many of us – families,…
Although often in the shadow of its bigger and “hipper” neighbor, Portland, this capitol city (and my former home town) has its share of unique and visit-worthy attractions. Salem is ideally situated just a short drive from the beach, mountains, and high desert. It is home of the Willamette (Will-AM-eht) River and shares the beautiful Willamette…
When we were in Peace Corps, we loved getting a care package from home. Living abroad means being away from the people and places you care about. Even when things are going well, you can feel isolated and homesick. A small token from home can mean the world! In this post, we put together our best…
Italy is a top destination in Europe, thanks to its beautiful countrysides, historic cities, and outstanding food. There are many different kinds of places to stay in Italy that are worth exploring. When it comes to accommodations, travelers are not limited to hotels. There are several accommodation options in Italy that can be not only…
If you are planning to visit Oahu, where you stay can make a big difference. We want to share some local knowledge to help you get a better value for your travel dollar and craft a more personalized travel experience. Since Jedd was born and raised in Honolulu, we usually find ourselves visiting Oahu several…
The Lanikai Pillbox hike (a.k.a. Kaiwa Ridge) is a favorite on Oahu for visitors and locals alike. It’s a quick climb for scenic views of beautiful Lanikai beach, the Ko’olau mountains, and Kailua town. This is a moderate hike due to the terrain. It’s not very long, but it does get pretty steep in the beginning….