Annapurna Circuit – Everything you need to know, including top 10 tips
The Annapurna Circuit is by far one of our favorite treks, hiking alongside the majestic views of the Himalayas while experiencing the cultural diversities of the different ethnic groups in the villages. Here’s everything you need to know before taking…
Colombia Travel Part 1: Villa De Leyva
Hola… Colombia? It’s been 3 months since we’ve started traveling – we’ve been to two continents and now at our third. Interestingly I have chosen to blog about where we are now versus where we were before. The reason our…
Annapurna Circuit Trek Video (2018)
#MXescapes to Nepal! We trekked the Annapurna Circuit late March 2018. Our hike took 15 days, walking past the Thorung-la pass at 17,769 feet (5,415 meters). This was a self-guided trek (no porters). Weather was great except when we crossed…
Torres Del Paine W Trek in Patagonia (Self-Guided)
We are back from our 10-day trip to Chile! Most of the trip was spent hiking the famous “W Trek” in Patagonia, while the remaining days were spent in the nearby towns to Torres Del Paine (Puerto Natales and Punta…
Interim Oregon Trip Update
Mark and I are having a blast here in Oregon! We have cycled about 125 miles over the last three days: around the coastal area of Oregon (Port Orford) and in Central Oregon (Madras / Sisters and Bend). We have…
Vacation!!!!
Finally, after months of grueling work, I am taking a week off!! Mark and I are in Eugene, Oregon and staying at a gorgeous place we found on Airbnb. Tomorrow we are driving 4 hours out to a scenic bikeway…
Favorite Eats in Reykjavik, Iceland
Dining at Reykjavik can be very expensive – but the good part is you can never go wrong dining ANYWHERE. Here are some of our favorites: Barjarins Beztu Pylsur a.k.a. the BBP hotdog stand: It’s a hype. Everyone raves about…
Snorkeling in 2°C Water – Silfra, Iceland
Snorkeling is probably not one of the activities you would think of when going to Iceland. But how can you pass up the only opportunity to swim between two tectonic plates in the world? In Thingvellir National Park likes a rift…
NYC Getaway to Baltimore
We had a great time in Maryland – found a little place tucked away in the country using Airbnb. Best decision ever! Our fourth success using Airbnb whilst traveling. The place was huge and I love the Adirondack-inspired deco. It was…
NYC Getaway to New Paltz
I had an awesome weekend in New Paltz. We stayed in a lovely B&B (wrote a review here). Here are the things we did: Hiked Mohonk Preserve Ran on the Wallkill Rail Trail Stand-up paddle boarding in Beacon, NY Ran…
