Our Birth Story – Number Two!
The birth of my daughter, my second, came unexpectedly. At 36 weeks 5 days gestational age, we were mentally prepared for her arrival, but we were not logistically ready. My mother, ie postpartum help and lifesaver, wasn’t arriving till 4…
Our Birth Story
On October 10, 2019, we were blessed with the first cries of our baby boy, Ian, at 12.16pm. After traveling for a year, we were mentally ready to settle down and start a family. It was a conscious decision that…
Back in the City!
So.. we’re back in the city! And what better way to experience the city than on a bike… with new wheels?! Here’s what El Niño looks like now (and then, with specs list). What’s changed? Wheels are Bora Ultra 35 (Reynolds RZRs…
Must-try Eats in Colombia
#1: Trucha or trout You’ll find this grilled delicacy in many parts of Colombia. In Salento, there are many famous shops that serve this in a stew with patacon. #2: Sopas / Soups You may not expect this –…
Colombia off the beaten path: Los Nevados Trek – Self-guided
When it comes to multi-day adventure hiking in Colombia, there are many to choose from, such as the famous Lost City trek and Sierra Nevada del Cocuy. However, these parks enforced hikers to only travel with a guide. As you guys…
Colombia off the beaten path: Barichara!
Travelers rave about Colombia’s Medellin, Bogota and Cartagena. However, the best parts of Colombia are well hidden in the hearts of their beautiful pueblos. Barichara rivals many towns to be Colombia’s most beautiful town, yet most people haven’t even heard of…
How To Prepare For A Year Of Travel (or any long vacation)
Okay, you’re ready for the trip of your lifetime. You pick up your luggage, your one-way ticket and your car to the airport is on the way – OMG the adventure begins!!! Right??? If only it were that easy. Without…
Colombia Travel: An Overview
When we left Colombia, we were not the same as when we arrived. At the beginning we were two backpackers avoiding the gazes and curious looks of locals, pretending that we knew our way around, and hoping that no one…
Weight-Weenie-Worthy Bike Toolkit
It seems a little crazy to spend hundreds if not thousands making your bike lighter, but then going on a ride and bringing a 100g+ multi-tool. Some folks don’t even suggest bringing a toolkit, but if you’re doing any kind…
The Perfect Petra Plan
Pointless Prologue We are particularly passionate about picturesque Petra primarily because of its perfectly pristine plaster pillars… just kidding. We are practically Petra prophets partly because of the phenomenal panoramas, plenitude of peace and perspective, and because of the perfect…
