Preparing to go on an RTW (Round-the-World) Trip is daunting as you weigh the pros and cons of the gear that must carry your essential belongings. I knew I need a backpack that could withstand the rigors of...
Meat with a Side of Meat: The Wonders of the Uruguayan Asado
We have seen many cooking techniques around the world, but none as mouth-watering for carnivores as the Uruguayan Asado. Our hosts for our first Asado were the welcoming and generous Bachmann family. Helmut manned the grill and Fanny prepared...
RTW GEAR: Ryan’s Carry-on Bag & Contents Reviewed
Planning what to bring on a Round-the-World (RTW) trip is daunting. When we first dreamed of traveling the world, we thought that limiting ourselves to a carry-on size bag for each person’s clothes would suffice. We anticipated bringing all...
Happy Mother’s Day!
Wishing a happy Mother’s Day to our mamas, Becky, Janis and Alicia! We love you all so much! Feliz Dia de la Madre! Te amo mucho! And thank you to the three who make each day a new edventure!...
Argentina: Buenos Aires Highlights 1
El Plaza de Mayo or May Square Julietta, our local tour guide, started our tour of Buenos Aires in El Plaza de Mayo. It is a plaza made famous by the protests that happen there on a regular basis....
More Than Just Beans and Rice: Costa Rican Cooking
Our Cooking Class at Rancho de Espanol was one of the highlights of our stay! We walked to an outdoor rustic kitchen area just as the afternoon rains began to fall. It was a...
Uruguay: Colonia del Sacramento Highlights
We are so excited to be in Uruguay! For the next couple weeks we will be edventuring through Paula’s home country, eating all the delicious foods she remembers from her childhood, and meeting dear family and friends. To begin,...
Costa Rica: Homestay Spanish Immersion Program
Rancho de Espanol provides language instruction for people of all ages. It is a wonderful retreat center equipped with hotel rooms, pool, restaurant and other common spaces. It has enclosed cabanas that serve as classrooms. However,...
Hope’s Animal Adventure: Costa Rica Butterfly Sanctuary
On April 25, 2017 we visited La Casa de la Morpho Azul Mariposario in Guacima, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Here is Hope’s experience at the Butterfly Sanctuary. This butterfly sanctuary has hundreds of butterflies and many were big and...
Hope’s Animal Adventure: Sea Turtles in Sri Lanka
While we were in Sri Lanka in January, we went to a sea turtle hatchery to celebrate Joy’s 12th birthday. At the hatchery, they kept sea turtles to prevent them from dying or being snatched up by other...