While walking in downtown Chattanooga the other day, we ran into some good friends who began joking about us actually being in the country. They are avid travelers as well, so it was all good natured, and we shared laughs. …
Category: Why We Travel
Life and Death in Southern Spain
While Morocco had long been the primary destination for this anniversary adventure, Spain certainly held its own when it came to beautiful scenery and amazing adventures. And what began as an exotic engagement request led to a turning point in our …
International Travel: Facing the Fear
When Mike and I were engaged, I told him I wanted an exotic adventure to look forward to for our fifth wedding anniversary. I'd traveled quite a bit, but it was all what I considered to be "domestic" travel — lots …
Cappadocia, Turkey: Hot Air Balloon Rides and Fairy Chimneys
In looking for our next home, it must be a place that inspires stories. Our globetrotting friends have so many wonderful stories of their own, and this guest post from Jackie Stanfield shares her adventures as a single woman traveling …
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Egyptian Adventure: Checking Off Number One
One would be hard pressed to create a comprehensive bucket list for world travel without including Egypt and its Pyramids of Giza. Learn why this was number one on Angela's bucket list in our latest post on We Married Adventure!
Cross-Country Road Trip: Watching the Rockies Rise
I have to make a confession about this road trip. Apparently, I have trouble judging both linear distances and the height of mountains. Yes, we were on our way to Angela’s childhood home in San Diego. Yes, we were all …
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Greek Adventure: Coming Home to Rhodes
We were coming to the end of our travels in Greece, sailing from our secluded anchorage in Tilos, skirting along the northern coast of Rhodes, and arriving once again in Mandraki Harbor, where we had begun the whole thing. And …
Bonaire: Shore Diving, Lionfish Pizza, and New Traditions
Prior to this adventure, I don't know that I could've found Bonaire on a map. I knew it was in the Caribbean, but how many island nations are there in that part of the world?
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Mumbai, India: Alone in a Sea of Smiling Faces
Angela booked our adventure to Mumbai while we were in the car on a road trip. I didn't really understand what she was doing at the time. We often play the "where in the world" game while driving, and I …
Why We Travel: Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother
Angela recently wrote about her trip to Biltmore Estate with her mother as part of a series of excursions that they regularly take together, and I recently posted the latest installment of the annual Guys’ Dive Trip, this time to …