When we were in Istanbul, there was a little kebab place around the corner from our hotel. Not the big standup shawarma type, but actual shish kebabs cooked over charcoal. For slightly more than $4, you could get an Adana kebab platter. Adana kebabs are made from ground lamb seasoned with a mixture of spices.… Continue Reading
I hadn’t been to an F1 race since the last F1 race in Indianapolis in 2007. I was excited when F1 returned to the US at Circuit of the Americas in Austin in 2012 until I saw the ticket prices. For what would get me the best seats in the house at Indy would only… Continue Reading
When I returned from our trip, I had grand plans of hunting down recipes for all the great things I ate, trying them out, perfecting them, and writing my own. Since returning home, I’ve tried a lot of recipes, but written a total of zero. Then it dawned on me, why do I have to… Continue Reading
I hadn’t planned on going to Austin. I had already booked a trip to the Malaysian Grand Prix. One of the primary reasons for going to Malaysia is that it was cheaper to go there for Formula 1 than to the race in Austin. But when my friend David contacted me asking if I’d go if there… Continue Reading
I get a lot of odd looks when I tell people I went to Malaysia for a Formula 1 race. Why travel to the other side of the globe when there is an F1 race in Austin? I’ve always liked the Sepang circuit. It is one of my favorites currently on the calendar. Fast and… Continue Reading
Through the course of our travels, certain themes developed as we found ourselves doing similar things in different countries. Beer is usually pretty affordable and a good excuse to get out and be social. In some areas, it is a cornerstone of daily life. After a long day of travel or hiking, hitting the pub… Continue Reading
Two weeks ago our tour of Indiana State Parks continued with a trip to Shades State Park in western Indiana. It’s only about an hour drive from Indianapolis. We lucked out with the weather. It stormed and rained for several days, but the weather cleared out enough for a Sunday hike. I hadn’t been to… Continue Reading
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We quit our jobs at the end of 2013 to backpack around the world. We're sharing our stories, travel advice and hopefully some inspiration. Read more...
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