‘Single Traveling Female on Valentines Day?
No worries!
Romantic ideas are all buzz all over the internet right now, both in and out the travel community. Countless conversations being had right now in cyberspace sharing excited ideas for the most romantic getaway for that special sweetie, or sharing low-cost sentimental gestures to sweep your partner off their feet, or debating the most romantic places to go… Lovely conversations and I hope all the couples out there, traveling or not, have a wonderful Valentines Day!
What about those of us who are single? I …

“What’s the point?”
…I hear myself say in response to a friend who calls me on it. I have known this friend for only three weeks, but she seems to understand my defenses, and challenges my words.
The question she asked me was, “why don’t you pursue it?”
My automatic response was, “What’s the point?” And in that moment, I actually believed there was none.
All experiences, whether perceived good or bad, painful or joyful create the mosaic of who we are. I’ve written about friendships on the road, all which ultimately lead to …

Lambayeque Archaeological Site
There are at least 26 important pyramids, along with enclosures and mounds, in the 540 acres of Tucume in Peru. Constructed of mud brick, they are located on the plain surrounding the La Raya Mountain, south of the La Leche River. Constructed by the Lambayeque in 1000 AD, they were conquered by the Chimu in 1375 and incorporated into the Incan Empire in 1470.
Local shaman healers called upon the powers of the Tucume and La Raya Mountain during their rituals. Thus Tucume is feared by the local people …

This guest post comes to us from a wonderful couple we met traveling in Manizales Colombia. We had the opportunity to share a hiking adventure through the Los Nevados mountains . Even though we have said goodbye in real life, we have kept in touch through emails ever since we met. Through our travels, Miro and I have met the most wonderful people and it’s our honor to share with you here, their story of inspiration. 
~Lainie
Inspiration
The cheapest and most sustainable way to travel is simply by opening a book. When I was growing …

The Moche Mummy – the Lady of Cao
The story of El Brujo and Lady of Cao as told by archaeologists is of one magic and intrigue. The historical pyramid and the female mummy have continued to intrigue historians even up to today. They from part of cultural traditions of the Peruvian people and as the years go by, more and more people have an interest to learn the secrets that have not been uncovered for many years now. Located just close to the sea, the El Brujo pyramid stands still …

Finding Your Inspiration
As a kid growing up in the big city, I would constantly gaze up at the majesty of the skyscrapers downtown in an uninhibited state of wonder. How was something like this possible? Bereft of any sort of engineering knowledge, I understood them to be a product of some type of magic. As grew older, I learned about how such things came to be and found that the scope and ability of man inspired me–look at us! Conquering the elements in such grandiose and terrific fashion!
While the sheen …

We’ve been officially tagged in a game of ABCs! No, this isn’t an unschooling alternative,  it’s travel bloggers equivalent to a chain letter. So, let’s play!  One of our favorite blogs Familyonbikes.org tagged us. We like them. We like them a lot, even did a podcast with them with one coming up shortly. But for now, Miro took the lead with this meme and decided to tackle our ABC’s of travel. His answers are definitely a unique spin on this meme, but we’re happy to play along.
At the end of this post, we’ve passed …

Family Bonding Through Travel

Traveling with Miro has been the greatest gift of my life.
Through the laughter, fears, discoveries, adventures and quiet moments experienced together on our travels, our mother-son relationship has forever changed. Almost 3 years into our travels, we have learned to slow down and enjoy life. No longer is ‘time’ missing from the equation. We’ve stepped outside of a daily routine and dropped the ‘we’re supposed to do this‘ type of mentality. Travel has furnished us the opportunity  to allow inspiration to flow freely though us.
Together, we’ve earned a profound trust in each …

There is no denying, traveling as a family is a bonding experience. Slow travel is another way to experience the world, allowing each family member to immerse themselves into a new culture. But volunteering as a family together adds a whole other dimension to that experience, with countless rewards and growth opportunities.

On our travels, Miro and I have volunteered with numerous organizations and the experiences have enriched our travels ten-fold. Some of the volunteer experiences we’ve had together include: volunteering at an animal shelter in Belize, a dog and cat hospital in Nicaragua, contributed to a sustainable community in Guatemala and volunteered at a organization for family nutrition, a performance arts school for street children in Nicaragua, and at a children’s library in Ecuador.

This is part 2 of Our Favorite Adventures from Our Travels
We are approaching 1,000 days on the road! That number blew me away. Although we are not an adventure family, we’ve had so many wonderful and fun experiences. We wanted to reflect on what we’ve done so far and look forward to the next 1,000 days.
So, this Part 2 of a two-part post sharing some of our most adventurous and favorite family experiences. Sometimes it’s enough  just  appreciating all the fabulous things we’ve done so far.  We hope you enjoy our 2nd Part …

23 little things
Written by Miro Siegel
My Mom made me write this list. But it’s all true. (Sort of). But the cool thing is, traveling has taught me a lot. I’m a lucky kid. So what have I learned?  The top 20 things below:
1.  I have learned a ton of Geography.
2. I have learned to speak Spanish.
3. Grubby bathrooms at the bus terminals have taught me to always bring toilet paper to the bathroom in public places.
4. Travelling has taught me to bargain.

5. I am no longer afraid of the unknown.
6. …

Our Favorite Adventures from Our Travels
We are approaching 1,000 days on the road! That number blew me away. Although we are not an adventure family, we’ve had so many wonderful and fun experiences. We wanted to reflect on what we’ve done so far and look forward to the next 1,000 days.
So, this part 1 of a 2 part post sharing some of our most adventurous and favorite family experiences. Sometimes it’s enough  just  appreciating all the fabulous things we’ve done so far.  I hope you enjoy this first part of our look …