Maui is a surprisingly magical place. Quite honestly I did not know what to expect. We are mountain people at heart (hence the beard and closet full of plaid) and were even skeptical about how much we would enjoy such a beach-centric destination. Maybe it was the Aloha spirit or the southern swell but...
“The Loud Ones Don’t Stink” – and other lies from the road
*** While currently my wife is my primary travel partner she obligated me to mention that not all of these circumstances are in reference to her, and this article draws from a long history of road trips both with and without her in tow.*** Spending days to weeks on end, three feet away from...
Perfect Road Tripping Partners
Road trips are amazing! Epic journeys spanning expansive swaths of the country, exposing often overlooked treasures with every passing mile. Pupils agape full bore, soaking in sights previously unseen or, more likely, unobserved. The best road trips ignite flickers of amazement and wonder deep in the recesses of our being. Twitching and sparking inside...
Adventures in Big Sur, CA
Big Sur, CA Big Sur, CA From San Luis Obispo, Big Sur is only slightly over an hour north along the appropriately famous Hwy 1. Traveling through the coastal towns of Morro Bay, Cayucas, Cambria, and San Simeon, “The 1” bobs and weaves its way past Hearst Castle and Elephant Seal breeding grounds...
so this one time…Ep.1
Ellen and I are currently in training for an ultra-marathon. 50 miles, 10,000ft of climbing, and as if that was not daunting enough, its at 8,500ft of altitude. Needless to say we have been eager to train as much as possible. Especially since we now live at sea level in Shell Beach, California. This is...
The Best-est
Here is a not so comprehensive list of our favorite places and experiences along our travels so far: Favorite Sunset Location: Being suckers for the magnitude of mountainous terrain we have to vote for Baldy Peak in Eagle River, Alaska. What most folks forget is that the “golden hour” of sunlight is nearly a “golden”...
A Wonder-full Life
Wonder: – to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel. To speculate curiously or be curious about; be curious to know. While traversing the various highways and backroads that crosshatch our wonderful country my wife and I have been provided ample time to wonder. A natural sense of curiosity accompanies long days on the road...