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.

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.

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.