We are quitters! FAQ’s about our retirement plans
When I was a kid, I knew it was never a good thing to quit. My mother made me[...]
Shooting “Shit”
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The Ukraine
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Thou shalt hike to the top for sunrise
Ok...so I stole that from Lonely Planet..but it is kind of funny. I am talking about summiting Mt. Sinai: the[...]
Mazatlan then & now
Mazatlan - the shrimp capital of Mexico and renowned party place of spring break fame. Back in the late eighties[...]
The couches of America
Getting out of the saddle is often the hardest part. That first moment when you release your sit bones from[...]
The Russian Subway Angel
Arriving in RussiaWe were tired. ‘Feel it in your bones’ tired. ‘Non-functioning exhausted’ tired.We had just arrived in St. Petersburg[...]
Wondering where the lions are?
Well Mr. Cochburn they are in the Ngorogoro Crater in Tanzania! This is also where you are more likely to[...]
Day of the Dead in Mexico – Our experience in San Miguel De Allende
What happens when you throw together a national celebration of the dead and some greasepaint? You get the two of[...]
Christmas in Mazatlan
My belly is full of turkey. I am surrounded by good friends and small splashes of wine in the bottom[...]
The Definitive Guide To The Best Travel Board Games
Why would you take up such valuable space in your luggage for a silly game?The answer is simple: games bring[...]
2022 Year In Review
Long time no post! Blogging post Covid is still something we are trying to figure out. We have been busy(ish)[...]
35 Life Lessons from the Road
Some lessons travel teaches us are true life lessons like how to treat people, and what to expect of strangers.[...]
Hiking the Canol Heritage Trail- Planning Logistics
360 kilometres (222 miles) of remote forest, bog, and mountains on the Canol Heritage Trail were ahead of us as[...]
Diving Cozumel and Cenotes
Who knew there was this whole world awaiting us underwater? So incredible. We didn't have a camera underwater so click[...]
2023 Year in Review
This could be the first time we have written a year in review at the time you are supposed to[...]
The Power of Yes
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Going out to dinner in Amman Jordan
To set the stage: Jordan is a Muslim country which means beer is hard to come by. Amman was in[...]
