Amy: When my sister invited us for a Thanksgiving getaway to send my nephew off before his deployment with the Army National Guard, we were excited to join in for the long weekend. Since my nephew, Jake, was in Texas to prepare for development, we headed to Galveston, Texas to spend time together next to... Continue Reading →
Amy: Spring is such a great time for a getaway, especially when celebrating my birthday in early April. After finding an affordable flight, we decided Austin would be a perfect place for a long weekend. Our first day greeted us with hot, sunny, humid weather. After the snowy Colorado winter, the heat was very welcomed. We... Continue Reading →
Originally posted on GoLite's "Meaning of Lite" Blog (2014): Jon and Amy set a goal to summit 52 unique peaks in 2013. They dubbed it “Peak-a-Week” with the hope to see new places, break the habit of going to the same old hiking trails, and spend quality time together in the fresh air. Amy shares... Continue Reading →
Amy: We recently hit the one-year anniversary of returning from our travels! Here are some memorable moments from the past year. (Featured photo taken by Jon from our cottage) ~Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta- 2016~ ~Our rental cottage, views, and wildlife~ ~Loveland Skiing~ ~Time with Family and Friends~ ~Mom's 70th Birthday - Jake's Graduation~ ~All of our... Continue Reading →
Amy: Our summer break provided us with more family time than we have had in the last decade. What a gift. However we were itching for a final getaway and we had accumulated a number of frequent flyer miles that we wanted to utilize. The best option for our waning travel budget turned out to... Continue Reading →
Amy: As G2 (our trusty 2006 Rav4) headed east across Canada, Jon and I marveled at the beauty we experienced in the Canadian Rockies. Our time in Banff and Jasper National Parks became a highlight of our travels with the distinctive blue waters and jagged peaks. However, the time had come to move on and... Continue Reading →
Amy: There were a few places I knew I had to visit during the US road trip phase of our travels. We were departing from Oregon, one state I had been excited to visit for the first time, and were moving on to two other western states I hadn’t yet experienced. First, we decided to... Continue Reading →
Amy: Gray skies and low clouds clung to the morning sky as we drove the remaining miles up the Northern California coast toward our next destination: Oregon. Deciding whether to continue up the coast of Oregon or check out Crater Lake was a tough decision. We’d heard the coast was magnificent, but since we had... Continue Reading →
Jon: Crossing the border from Nevada into California brought relief as we left behind some of the bad vibes from having our bikes stolen. The warm light on the mountains also raised spirits as the sun set. After a night at the Vagabond Motel and working with insurance on our bikes, Amy and I made... Continue Reading →
Amy: Jon and I often end up in places we wouldn’t have anticipated. We have found interesting new locations based on recommendations from other travelers, a positive weather outlook, or affordability. After a few days of trying to avoid the rain in Northern Arizona, we ended up heading into Laughlin, Nevada based on a chat... Continue Reading →
Jon: Arizona has long held my interest as a place with dynamic landscapes and rich history, so I was thrilled to be going back. One of our first stops after the border sign was the town of Tombstone. I have a mild infatuation with the movie of the same name and had to see the... Continue Reading →
Amy: There is just something special about a road trip. Throughout our travels over the past eight months, we have put in many miles (or kilometers) on four wheels. In Phase One, our international leg, we explored Iceland, Austria, Germany, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand with rented vehicles and soaked up unexpected moments when something... Continue Reading →
Jon: A connection through San Francisco from Honolulu brought us back to Minneapolis, MN where we departed for our international journey months ago. This was our first taste of winter weather in quite some time and we weren’t conditioned for the frigid morning. Amy and I threw on our warmest layers and braved the cold... Continue Reading →
Amy: With the house echoing with emptiness, we packed the final boxes into my old, gold Rav4. We sold Jon's nicer, newer Xterra and are left with only one large possession: my somewhat banged up Gold Rav. We decided to spend a few weeks in MN with family- after enjoying a fun evening with our... Continue Reading →
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