Welcome to Our Travel Blog
We’re excited to share what we are learning and experiencing with you!
What we’re seeing is depicted in our photo galleries, while our stories will live and evolve on this blog site.
We are thoroughly enjoying our travels and we’re grateful to you for joining us on this journey!
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us”
— J.R.R. Tolkien
Exploration Inspiration
We are thrilled about our current opportunities for global exploration! Many people ask what motivated us to sell most of our possessions and dramatically change our lives in favor of travel. We’ve been influenced by multiple inspirational people and circumstances, so we invite you to settle in with your favorite beverage as we share our stories with you.
Wondrous White Storks
Since arriving in Lagos, Portugal in November 2021, we’ve had the pleasure of seeing a significant number of white storks. In the Portuguese language they are called Cegonha branca. Our perception is that they are everywhere and it has become a favorite pastime with morning coffee, or an afternoon walk, to simply observe these amazing birds.
Schengen Strategies
On June 14, 1985, five European countries (France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands) signed an agreement in Schengen, Luxembourg to open borders with the goal of easing commerce and travel between the member nations. The rules under this agreement ultimately led to the creation of the Schengen Area on March 26, 1995.