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April 8, 2023

10 Ways to Plan Your Travel Itinerary

Using a variety of sources will give you an edge in making the most of your travel time.

January 22, 2023

How to take a year off and travel the world

by Pete Barba Many of you have asked “How do you take a year off?” or “How do you travel around the world for a year?” or some version of that question. And it’s a great question, one that is both complex but also amazingly simple. For this story I’ll address finances and logistics, and…

August 5, 2023

Hoi An, Vietnam, Part 2

by Kate, Drew, and Gwyn Barba Our three week stay in Hoi An was meant to be a time of rest and recharge before the whirlwind last few months of our trip around the world. We finished our school work, watched movies, and enjoyed some yummy food while getting to know Hoi An again after…

July 23, 2023

Hoi An, Vietnam, Part 1

Despite the crowds of Hoi An and the relentless heat, we will always feel at home in Vietnam due to the wonderful people.

July 8, 2023

Kansai Region, Japan

Please enjoy this photo-heavy account of our last week in Japan.

June 18, 2023

Happy Father’s Day!!!!

“The biggest lesson for my kids is that they know they are the most important things I have. No matter what is going on in my life, your kids are forever.” – Lin Manual Miranda As this trip winds down, there are so many memories and moments to reflect on. We have seen, experienced, learned,…

June 10, 2023

Hiroshima, Japan

Peace, prosperity. and hope don’t just happen. They require effort and action.

June 3, 2023

Nikko, Japan

Nikko is a beautiful destination, with both natural and cultural reasons to visit. We are so glad we did!

May 27, 2023

Japanese Food

In Japan we found it reasonably easy and cheap to eat real handmade food, prepared with pride, because there is a food culture that values doing things well.

May 21, 2023