We believe that travel isn't just about seeing new places—it's about collecting experiences, connecting with different cultures, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Here are some of our favorite adventures so far.
28
States Visited
12
Countries Explored
15
National Parks
Travel Style: Road trips with spontaneous stops
Our Adventures
Big Sur, California
📍 USA | 📅 October 2025
Breathtaking coastal drives, towering redwoods, and incredible hiking trails. We spent a long weekend exploring the rugged beauty of California's central coast.
✨ Highlights
- • Hiking in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- • Watching sunset at Bixby Bridge
- • Camping under the stars
- • Dax's first redwood forest experience
Favorite Memory: Watching Dax discover the redwoods - his excitement was contagious!
Joshua Tree National Park
📍 USA | 📅 August 2025
Desert landscapes, incredible rock formations, and some of the best stargazing we've ever experienced. A perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
✨ Highlights
- • Sunrise at Cholla Cactus Garden
- • Rock climbing at Hidden Valley
- • Stargazing and night photography
- • Desert wildflowers in bloom
Favorite Memory: The complete silence and endless stars at night - no light pollution for miles
Portland, Oregon
📍 USA | 📅 June 2025
Exploring the city of roses, amazing coffee culture, and incredible food scene. Plus day trips to the Columbia River Gorge for waterfall adventures.
✨ Highlights
- • Coffee shop crawl through downtown
- • Multnomah Falls hike
- • Powell's Books bookstore adventure
- • Food cart extravaganza
Favorite Memory: James geeking out over the coffee roasting techniques at Heart Coffee
Mammoth Lakes, California
📍 USA | 📅 February 2025
Winter wonderland adventure with skiing, hot springs, and cozy mountain lodges. Our first mountain trip as a family of almost-four!
✨ Highlights
- • Skiing at Mammoth Mountain
- • Soaking in Wild Willy's Hot Springs
- • Winter hiking around the lakes
- • Snow play with Dax
Favorite Memory: Dax's first time seeing snow - pure joy and confusion!
Dream Destinations
Places we can't wait to explore together
Iceland
Northern lights, hot springs, and dramatic landscapes
High Priority
New Zealand
Outdoor adventures and stunning natural beauty
High Priority
Japan
Culture, food, and James's coffee dreams
High Priority
Costa Rica
Surfing, wildlife, and eco-adventures with baby
Medium Priority
Italy
Art, food, and la dolce vita
Medium Priority
Norway
Fjords, hiking, and Scandinavian design
Medium Priority
Our Travel Philosophy
🌍 Authentic Experiences
We seek out local experiences and hidden gems rather than just tourist attractions.
🎒 Sustainable Travel
We travel responsibly, minimizing our environmental impact and supporting local communities.
📸 Moment Collectors
We capture memories but also put the camera down to fully experience each place.
🐕 Dax-Friendly
Whenever possible, we choose adventures that Dax can join—because family travels together!
Follow Our Journey
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