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We’re Annie and Adam. We’re a couple that loves having adventures. This blog shares our best photos, favorite stories, and full itinerary from our travels. Our mission is simple: explore, have fun, and learn.

2017-2018:

Over 10 months, we visited 62 cities in 13 countries across 4 continents (Asia, Europe, Africa, and the US)

2020:

Over 2 months, we hiked more than 220km in New Zealand and Patagonia

Explore our most memorable moments...

Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Trekking 20 miles along the Great Wall of China
Airbnb'ing across the US, from Seattle to Boston
Training at a Muay Thai gym in Bangkok
Motorbiking along the coast of Vietnam
Rushing to a Phuket hospital from a bicycle accident
Getting engaged!
Breathing in a whole lot of Beijing pollution
Touring Amsterdam's Red Light District
Witnessing sumo training in Tokyo
Practicing yoga on a remote island in Thailand
Celebrating an Indian wedding in Delhi
Seeing a different side to the Vietnam War
Cooking Cambodian food in Siem Reap
Reflecting on a genocidal period in Phnom Penh
Exploring Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks
Attending our first NASCAR Race in Kansas City
Doing chores with an ex-Amish family
3 week road trip across New Zealand (North and South)
Trekking the Full Circuit in Torres Del Paine, Patagonia
...and many other lessons, musings, and candid impressions from our journey

ITINERARY

Japan – Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima
China – Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guilin, Yangshuo
India – Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Kerala, Kochin, Munnar
Netherlands – Amsterdam
Tanzania – Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro
Zanzibar – Nungwi, Stone Town
United Arab Emirates – Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Thailand – Bangkok, Koh Yao Noi, Phuket
Cambodia – Siem Reap, Phnom Penh
Vietnam – Saigon, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi
Hong Kong
United States Road Trip – Seattle, Yakima, Portland, Boise, Salt Lake City, Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks, Flagstaff, Santa Fe, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Hot Springs, Memphis, Louisville, Detroit, Amish Country, Block Island
Italy – Camogli, Pisa, Lucca, Pitigliano, Rome
New Zealand - Auckland, Christchurch, Tekapo, Rangitata, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Hokitika, Wellington, Taupo
Patagonia - Torres Del Paine, El Chalten

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Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Day 7: Midnight Trek to the Summit of Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Starting our summit climb at midnight, there was a lot of adrenaline. This turned out to be the most challenging physical experience that either one of us has ever had.

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Beijing, China

Hiking the Great Wall

Beijing, China

Over two days, we hiked almost 20 miles along the Great Wall. It truly is a wonder of the world.

Beijing, China

Amish Country, USA

The Amish Way

Amish Country, USA

We stayed with an ex-Amish family in Amish Country. We couldn't have had more fun spending time with them and the Amish family they introduced us to.

Amish Country, USA

Mighty 5, USA

Utah: Mighty 5 National Parks

Mighty 5, USA

We visited all 5 of Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks. Originally, Utah wasn’t even on our itinerary, but after bumping into a friend by chance, we redirected our driving route to bring us through this beautiful state.

Mighty 5, USA

Hoi An, Vietnam

Motorbiking Along Vietnam's East Coast

Hoi An, Vietnam

We took an 8-hour ride up Vietnam's coast from Hoi An to Hue. It was really special seeing so much of the countryside, but it was roasting!!!

Hoi An, Vietnam

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Genocide and the Khmer Rouge

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Cambodia is still struggling to rehabilitate from a very painful past. Beginning in 1975, the Cambodian Genocide led to the death of 25% of Cambodia's population in the span of basically 4 years. We didn't know enough about this and we still don't.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok: A Week of Muay Thai Training

Bangkok, Thailand

We got our butts kicked with a full week of daily Muay Thai Training at a local gym in Bangkok. Our trainers didn't speak English, were in ridiculous shape, and had plenty of fun laughing at and with us!

Bangkok, Thailand

Delhi, India

Indian Wedding in Delhi

Delhi, India

Feeling homesick on Thanksgiving, we ate dinner with an incredible family who made us feel at home.

Delhi, India

Beijing, China

Pollution in Beijing

Beijing, China

Beijing’s air quality ranged from “Hazardous” to “Very Unhealthy” during our time in the city. Why is the air pollution so bad?

Beijing, China

Shanghai, China

Overnight Train to Shanghai

Shanghai, China

Just getting to Shanghai was fun for us. We took our first ever overnight train with sleeper bunks. We even made a new friend along the way!

Shanghai, China

Tokyo, Japan

Sumo at a Local Beya

Tokyo, Japan

Sumo wrestlers are highly disciplined athletes. We got a chance to watch one of their workouts and it was intense! Check out some interesting facts that we learned about sumo.

Tokyo, Japan