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So far in our travels together, we’ve done a number of home-stays abroad. I (Michelle) lived weeks or months at a time with several families in the Dominican Republic during my two summers as an intern. As a part of our in-country Peace Corps training, Jedd and I lived for two weeks with a spicy older…
We’re excited to introduce you to another intentional traveler, Diana Edelman, who I connected with through the weekly twitter chat she started on responsible tourism. She is a passionate traveler and advocate who has a lot of wisdom to share on her blog. I’m really glad she did this interview for us because she’s a great example of…
My Mission Trip Story I credit my first mission trip for changing my life. It was a one-week visit to the Dominican Republic that I did in college with my church. I was already obsessed with travel and enamored by learning languages, but before that trip, I wasn’t sure if travel to developing countries would…
The Makapu’u lighthouse and overlook is a well-known landmark on Oahu, and this ridge trail was an off-the-beaten path hike along the cliffs nearby. These days, the trail is closed for safety, due to fatal accidents on the trail – most recently this past Spring. So we won’t be sharing any directions for this hike (which we…
For this Wednesday’s “Words of Wisdom” we have a whole compilation of inspiring travel quotes to share. Some you’ve seen before while others are brand new. Feel free to share and encourage others toward transformational travel! Inspiring Intentional Travel Quotes “My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been” “We wander for distraction, but…
We’re excited to introduce you to Lianne Bronzo, our featured Intentional Traveler this week. She has a lot of great experiences to share from living abroad as a teacher in Korea to couchsurfing in off-the-beaten-path places. Here’s what we learned from Lianne in our latest interview. Lianne: Intentional Traveler Interview Please introduce yourself! Hi, I’m Lianne, a…
We’ve always found that one of the best ways to share our travels with others is through video. Video captures the sights, sounds, and feel of an experience, which helps spread the wonder of that place to people who have never been there themselves. Best round-the-world travel videos We’ve been scoping out the best videos around…
Are you preparing to pack for a self-guided bike tour in Europe? Wondering what clothing, gear, and other essentials to bring on your bike trip? In this post, we’ll share packing tips and a packing list to help you enjoy your cycle tour. Our self-guided cycle trip from Bruges, Belgium to Amsterdam included 6 days of…
This installment of Intentional Traveler interviews features Troy Erstling, an avid traveler who believes that travel is the best form of education. To help others live and work abroad, he founded Brain Gain and runs the Philosophy of Travel facebook group. Here’s what we learned from Troy: Why is travel and working abroad important to you?…
Bruges (also known as Brugge) in Belgium is one of the most charming cities in Europe. We’ve found that it is relatively unknown compared to major destinations like Paris, London, or Rome in the minds of the typical North American traveler. Nevertheless, the crowded streets of the city center are proof that tourism is booming and it’s not going…