Gran Acuario (Mazatlan Aquarium)
We’ve been to some pretty impressive aquariums over the years, and the impressive Gran Acuario in Mazatlan is right up there with the best of them.
Family Travel
Mazatlan: Stone Island & Seahorses
The drive from Celestino to Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) ended up being one of the more pleasant we’ve had in a while. Two hours on good toll roads … Read more
Solar Eclipse (Path of Totality!)
In early February in the depths of the Oregon winter, Lori and I roughly sketched out the first month of our route through Mexico. We were itching to get deep … Read more
Saguaro to Nogales
A short visit to Saguaro National Park and tying up lose ends in Tucson in preparation for our long-anticipated return to Mexico.
Joshua Tree
A day well spent, exploring Joshua Tree National Park by RV with two eager Junior Ranger hopefuls.
Orange Grove & Pioneertown
With Rio Vista and Isleton in the rearview, we set out on the long drive down California’s Central Valley to a unique RV Park and an old timey movie set in the desert.
Flying Into a Hurricane
We return to Mexico with plans to move to our new home in Chacala, only to find ourselves back in Sayulita pinned down by a hurricane.
California Stretch
Heading south to our final summer destinations in the U.S. for some long-overdue time with family and friends in Redding and Los Gatos.
Oregon Coast Camping
Winchester Bay camping at Tugman State Park, a couples night away in Florence, and catching crawdads round out our summer in Oregon.
Portland 2021
Continuing on our progressive West Coast summer visit, we hop a train to Portland for time with family and to begin our Mexico residency process.
Seattle Tourists
Seattle proves the perfect first stop on our West Coast summer visit. Big boats, big projects, and the big city never disappoint.
Checking Out Chacala
We head an hour north of Sayulita to visit a village of 300 inhabitants with a palm fringed beach, sacred volcano, and non-profit bilingual school. Is this our next Mexico home?
Puerto Vallarta Scout-Out
After 7 months living in Sayulita, we decided it might be time to check out the tiny hidden gem of Puerto Vallarta. Heard of it?
Mascota: Unfinished Sanctuary & Mirador de la Cruz
Exploring an unfinished cathedral with a unique history and climbing 312 steps to Mirador de la Cruz in the Pueblo Magico of Mascota, Jalisco.
Mascota: Our First Mexican Road Trip
We hit the road for the Pueblo Magico of Mascota, Jalisco to escape the holiday hordes and explore a mountainous part of Mexican none of us have visited before.
Safe Harbor
Fleeing fire and smoke-ravaged inland Oregon for coastal breezes and a much needed change of scenery.
Quarantine
Adventures in self-imposed isolation with two young kids in the Pacific Northwest. Do we make it out alive? Find out!
Our Trans-Pacific Journey in the Time of COVID
Crossing an ocean bound for the epicenter of the pandemic of the century with two toddlers, our belongings, and no clue what comes next.
Cut-Off & Abandoned: A Visit to Siem Reap in the Time of Covid
We leave Phnom Penh for the first time in five months to visit one of the world’s most popular tourist towns, now completely devoid of foreign tourists.
Monkeying Around in Angkor Thom
Exploring’s Angkor’s “Big City”, braving temple monkeys at the Bayon, ascending the Temple Mountain of the Baphuon, and traversing the Royal Sword of Preah Khan.
We Get the Tomb Raider Temple to Ourselves! Angkor’s Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm, Angkor’s otherworldly Jungle Temple made famous by the movie Tomb Raider, is even more eerie when explored in the time of Covid.
Alone at Angkor Wat in the Time of Covid
Humbling, unsettling, awesome. What it’s like to experience Angkor Wat — one of the great wonders of the world — in the time of Covid-19.
Kep Crab & Kep Beach
We go crab-wild for Kep’s delectable delicacy, give Kep Beach another chance, and I give myself a minor injury at the area’s finest establishment.
Hiking Kep National Park
Starting off the new year with a bit of hiking in Kep National Park and trying our luck, once again, with sundowners and sunset views at the Sailing Club.
New Years Eve in Kep
After living in landlocked Laos for 3 years, we’re excited for our first visit to a Cambodian beach…along with a couple thousand local visitors, we discover.
Tropical Spice Garden & Tanjung Bungah
A full day exploring more of the north shore of the island, with a hike through a spice garden in the jungle and a visit to Penang’s other beach city, Tanjung Bungah.
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
It’s impossible to plan a family vacation to Penang and not at least consider visiting Penang Butterfly Farm’s award-winning new project. We’ll see if Entopia lives up to the hype.
Beach Time in Batu Ferringhi
Kicking off the beach portion of our stay on Penang in weird and wacky Batu Ferringhi, in the third and final week of our 2019 Malaysia trip.
Penang Street Art & Georgetown Wrap-Up
On top of being a major food and history draw, Penang is also widely visited for its street art. Our final post on Georgetown before hitting the beach.
Exploring the Temples of George Town, Penang
A short post highlighting a sampling of the interesting and photogenic religious structures across Old Town George Town.
George Town Clan Jetties
Originally settled by Chinese laborers over a century ago, George Town’s Clan Jetties remain home to a vibrant community living over the water.
Penang Hill Day Trip
Just 5 miles from George Town’s bustling city center, Penang Hill rises 2,700 feet, offering stunning island views and a respite from the lowland heat.
George Town, Penang
Devoting 8 days to exploring atmospheric Georgetown on Penang Island — historic UNESCO settlement and foodie capital of Malaysia.
Riley Turns One in Malaysia
Our final full day in Kuala Lumpur AND an extra special day at that! We celebrate Riley’s first birthday in style…or at least in Malaysia.
Batu Caves: Kuala Lumpur Day Trip
We ascend 272 neon-colored steps to explore sacred Batu Caves. It’s crowded, it’s kitsch, but a fun day trip by train with little ones from Kuala Lumpur.
Kick-Around Days in Kuala Lumpur
Visits to amazing KLCC park, a short jungle hike in the middle of the city, a stroll along the River of Life, and dinner at a couple of our favorite KL eateries.
Three Weeks of R&R in Malaysia
Kicking off our three-week inter-relocation vacation in Malaysia! The first stop? Five days in one of our favorite world capitals: Kuala Lumpur.
Vang Vieng, One More Time
One final weekend road trip with the boys to beautiful Vang Vieng before we pack up and say goodbye to Laos.
Crazy Train: Hanoi Train Street
Our top tips and trip report for visiting this one-of-a-kind, must-see place on your own, including a detailed map and considerations for experiencing Hanoi Train Street with young children.
A [Slightly] Unorthodox Food & Coffee Tour of Hanoi
7 days eating and caffeinating our way through the historic center of Hanoi and beyond — from Hanoi food essentials to less-covered international surprises.
Going Native in Hanoi: Our First Airbnb
We leap into the 21st Century with a 7-night stay in an Airbnb in the heart of Hanoi. Just a one-off? Find out!
One Week in Hanoi: Seeing the Sights
7 days soaking up the sights and sounds of the vibrant and historic center of Hanoi — basing ourselves out of a French Quarter flat with the boys.
Next Stop is Viet Nam
This year’s Lao New Year break takes us back to Hanoi, Vietnam for a week with the boys. Looking forward to hunkering down and relaxing as much as an infant, toddler, and city of 8 million allows.
Lao Lake House Weekend
Lao Lake House may have been the very first Vientiane weekend trip we heard of when we moved to Laos. 2.5 years later, we finally make the trip to the serene estate on Nam Houm Lake.
Hiking Wealth Coffee Nature Trails
Who says there aren’t any hiking trails around Vientiane? Today, we’re exploring a little-known corner of the area, with a unique coffee shop and miles of semi-shaded nature trails.
Breaking-in Baby (Pt.2): Trans-Pacific Air Adventures with Two
15 hours over the Pacific with a toddler and an infant. This is going to be interesting…