Author: Sonya
-
Our thoughts as we leave
This is just a quick post on family feelings as we take off! We thought it would be fun to do a quick share of each family member’s emotions (kiddos chose to write poems). If you’re interested, our previous post from a few weeks ago has more details on logistics…
-
Preparing to live from backpacks
Heads-up. This is a very long/wordy post! TLDR version: Lots of planning, 6 backpacks and a roller bag, 20 countries. Now, the details, for those who are interested: Family, friends, and coworkers often ask us when our family travel year idea took shape. Honestly, our planning for a family sabbatical…
-
Norway 2022
In the summer of 2022, we spent several weeks backpacking in the enchanting Lofoten Islands of Northern Norway. Located north of the Arctic Circle, this magical chain of islands has provided inspiration to the bohemian-types (artists, writers, etc) for many decades due to it’s deep connection with nature. It boasts…
-
Cambodia 2019
In the fall of 2019, we set out to explore the temples of Angkor Wat near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Our adventure also took us to the island of Koh Rong Samloem in the Bay of Thailand and the very busy city of Saigon, Vietnam. We had a rough start due…
-
Italy (Dolomites 2008, 2010, 2015, 2019, and 2021) and Slovenia
If there’s one place on earth we can’t get enough of, it’s the Dolomite mountain range of Northern Italy! Our obsession with this region started 15 years ago, and we still have sooooo much to explore! As hikers and climbers, the Dolomites are a dreamland – with beautiful and easily…
-
China 2017
In the summer of 2017, we undertook our family’s most logistically challenging adventure – a trip through mainland China. At the time, the kiddos were 6 and 4 years old, and we spoke absolutely no Mandarin and/or Cantonese – during our time there, we ended up mastering 3 total words.…
-
Early Days
When Howie and I first crossed paths in 2002, we had recently completed our undergrad degrees and independently traveled after graduation. I had been living in Nelson, New Zealand, working in a small hostel, coaching a swim team, and slicing vegetables in the produce department of a local grocery store.…
Eight Boots Abroad 