3 Things Most Americans Use That Even Rich Brazilians Don’t
The amenities we lived without in Brazil show that conserving energy is more about systems than individual choices. Also one thing I wish we had in the States!
A Lost Wallet, an Asthma Attack, and a Forgotten Pillow
Matt loses his wallet, Finley has an asthma attack, and Liuan forgets her pillow, all on the first week of our family sabbatical.
10 Ways Trains Are Better Than Planes
We recently took a 48-hour Amtrak ride from Chicago to Los Angeles. If you have the time to spare, we definitely recommend it.
12 Ways to Travel More Lightly on the Planet
How can we be part of the climate solution, yet engage in travel for the personal growth and cross-cultural benefits? Here are some ideas.
When You’re the First Tourist in a Remote Chinese Village
An excursion off the beaten path lands us in a village with no tourist services where we find a local family to stay with. Will tourism change the village?
The Privilege of Leisure Travel: A Better Approach
How can we change our approach? We can take the posture of students and pilgrims, rather than vacationers entitled to easy enjoyment at every turn.
Travel As Pilgrimage: Reflections on the Name of our Blog
Camino in Spanish means “way” or “path.” In a deeper sense, it means “pilgrimage.” To find our camino, we must go slow. We must pay attention.
Taking a Family Gap Year: Reflections from a Worried Mother
After I read Matt’s first post, Wanderlust Meets Life’s Obstacles, it got me thinking about my personal reasons for embarking on a family gap year.
