You’re Invited: Join us on the Road to Alaska!
…we’ll share our route and timing details. So who’s interested in meeting us on the journey to Alaska? Leave a comment below or send us an email at whenyouwander@gmail.com. We’d…
7 Reasons Not to Miss Capitol Reef National Park
…and Canyonlands lie to the east. Many people pass over this park in favor of the more visited ones but we think they’re missing out. And that’s not just middle…
Cigarettes and Sage – Exploring Nevada
…plants. Rather barren. There are areas of the state like this. If you’ve been to Burning Man I’m sure you can attest to the dry and dusty part. However, what…
Hiking the Ice Age Trail in Winter
…or you found something unexpected in your own backyard. You just have to be open to opportunities, step outside your comfort zone, and try something new. Not only did we…
How We Accidentally Became Minimalists
…of our finances and make thoughtful purchases, we started talking about what we really wanted in life (heavy, I know). We realized that a big house, filled with more stuff…
7 Things We Learned from a Year of Travel
It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since we packed up the few remaining things we own and left our beloved Portland for the open road. This has…
7 Mistakes We Made in Paris (and How to Avoid Them)
…open the train door. Unlike Portland or airport train doors that have magically parted, some of the older Paris trains must be opened manually. This was one of our ultimate…
Fall in The Rockies
…cocktails. Rocky Mountain National Park Highlights of our second visit to Rocky Mountain National Park included attempting to summit a mountain (elevation is a real a-hole), driving over the great…
2 Day DIY Walking Tour Itinerary: Marseille, France
It’s no secret that we walk…a lot. We hike all around the national parks in the US—sometimes against our better judgement. Many of the free things that we did in…
24 Hours in Petrified Forest National Park
…our brief visit to this historic place. Realistically, most travel comes with a firm end date and time is often at a premium. We’re lucky to usually be able to…