photo of a long table with red and white checked tablecloths. 15 serving dishes sit on the table, holding salds, potatoes, stuffing, turkey and vegetables. In the background strings of herbs and dried peppers hang in large windows and a guitar hangs from the wall.s

Giving Thanks in Pucón

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Rachel

How does one celebrate a 100% American holiday far from U.S soil? If you have been following our blog posts… Read more Giving Thanks in Pucón

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The First Explore

Posted on November 14, 2023November 13, 2023 by Al

Whenever we settle into a new place, the first thing we do is explore it on foot. The second thing… Read more The First Explore

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Why Chile?

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Al

We’re about to go live in the shadow of one of the most active volcanoes in South America on a… Read more Why Chile?

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Paradise Compared

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Al

It’s completely unfair to compare the places we’ve been, and yet it’s also impossible to resist. It’s unfair because each… Read more Paradise Compared

photo of two sets of feet crossed at the ankles, resting on a wooden table with a beer in between, wrapped in a green coozie labeled "Maine", with a glassy lake in the background reflecting green tree-covered hills.

What I Did on my Summer Vacation

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Al

When we dreamed up this “one year, one country” idea, we did not expect that we would feel that coming… Read more What I Did on my Summer Vacation

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20,000 Years of Art (and Other Surprises)

Posted on July 30, 2023July 29, 2023 by Rachel

In Spain we were not just travelers; we were time travelers. We had the chance to sleep in a 15th… Read more 20,000 Years of Art (and Other Surprises)

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Pilgrims

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Rachel

When I lit an altar candle in the cathedral at the end of the Camino de Santiago, it was not… Read more Pilgrims

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Calafell Farewell*

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Al

The parakeets have disappeared. We thought they were permanent residents of the palm trees here, but it turns out they… Read more Calafell Farewell*

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10 Things I’ve Learned About Spain (Since Being Here)

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Al

What is it like to live in Spain? The longer we are here, the more we realize that it takes… Read more 10 Things I’ve Learned About Spain (Since Being Here)

photo of a circular pan filled with brown-orange rice, chunks of browned meat, and topped with six large pink shrimp, sitting on a white table with a glass of wine and a serving spoon.

Friends, Food, and Sobremesa

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Rachel

When we ate our first paella in Spain, we had no idea that it is much more than a well-known… Read more Friends, Food, and Sobremesa

Photo of Palma, the capital city of an island in the Mediterranean sea showing the expanse of buildings and the marina with many boats

Little Island, Big Island

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Rachel

With the sand and dirt of Menorca barely knocked off our hiking shoes, we convinced our good friend Patti to… Read more Little Island, Big Island

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Home Is Where the Yoga Mat Is

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Al

Palm trees sway in the ocean breeze, hiding chattering green parakeets in their leaves outside our living room window. Behind… Read more Home Is Where the Yoga Mat Is

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Island Time: 7 Days in Menorca

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Rachel

“First time in Menorca?”, the smiling Hertz agent asked as he handed us the keys to the car. “Sí. Yes”,… Read more Island Time: 7 Days in Menorca

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STowns and CViews

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Al

It is easy for the mind to fuse together a string of visits to places with similar-sounding names and similar-appearing… Read more S*Towns and C*Views

Seeing the World, One Year at a Time

Our Ten-Year Travel Plan

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