Well, here it is — our final blog post on WanderingYoungs (for now). Wanted to take a quick moment to thank so many of you who took the time to encourage us throughout our trip. We’re so grateful for all the emails, blog comments, facebook posts, etc. which helped to remind us how truly blessed we are with good friends! After traveling the world for over 5 … Continue reading Thanks for Wandering with Us!
A letter to my daughters Olive & Amélie – Well…we are about to board the plane to head back from our journey. 6 continents. 5 months. 4 passports. We did it! As we close out this chapter and memory, I wanted to say a few closing thoughts to you. As a family we have saved for years with the desire to wander out into the … Continue reading A Letter to My Daughters
904 people who visited our blog thank you! 5 continents 11 countries traveled 161 total travel days 22 | 2 | 0 airplane flights | delayed flights | baggage lost 21 airports visited (favorite was Doha, Qatar) 28 apartments and other places we called home 6 number of airports used for a single trip (48 hour trip from Ushuaia Argentina, … Continue reading Our Trip by the Numbers
My (Amy) inherited superpower is packing (thanks Mom!) so it was natural that I was logistics director on this trip. As a result, I cannot resist the temptation to make a few comments here at the end about some items that we loved having along on our journey. There are lots of blogs and websites about WHAT to pack for clothes for RTW (Round The World) trips, … Continue reading Travel Accessories We Love
Palawan, the largest province in the Philippines, is often called “the last frontier” because its natural beauty remains relatively unspoiled; old growth forests, incredible biodiversity, several indigenous cultures, and breathtaking natural wonders abound. What a perfect place to spend Christmas/New Years and the “last frontier” of our five-month adventure! It was also a great place for us to unwind, reflect, and debrief the trip a bit. It’s … Continue reading Palawan: The Last Frontier
During this trip, we’ve had the opportunity to see quite a range of socio-economic dynamics. The Philippines, in particular, stands out as a place where economic disparity is readily apparent. Glass skyscapers tower the sky, and in their shadows lay shanty towns with homes that have no running water. The poverty line income stands at $200 per month (for a family of five), and more than … Continue reading The Joy of Serving
“The end of our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” — T.S. Eliot Coming back to Manila, Philippines was like coming home. I grew up in Manila before my family moved to California a few weeks before my 9th birthday. Now returning 33 years later, this trip was truly a much anticipated homecoming for me. … Continue reading Philippines: A Sweet Homecoming
Oh, the joy the first time we stepped off the boat and set foot on the great White Continent. With each landing, as we forged through ice and snow, watched penguins waddle past us, gaped at incredible ice formations, and felt the fresh polar winds blow, the wonder grew. Expedition crew was amazing. They flagged our hikes, kept us safe, and opened the door for … Continue reading Walking on Ice
Penguins. They’re cute. They’re loveable. But is there more to penguins? The name “penguin” comes from the Latin word “pinguis,” which means fat and blubbery. Early explorers who encountered penguins noticed how much fat content was in their bodies. In fact, they found penguins were excellent fuel for fires. There are 7 types of penguins in Antarctica. We were lucky enough to see four … Continue reading Ode to Penguins
After spending 13 days on the MS Fram, I have made friends with many of the crew and guests. Everyone knows me on the boat because we are the only kids. Mom and dad made friends too. We know one family that’s two brothers and a grandpa. One of the brothers, Mark, can speak Swedish. And John the other brother can speak Japanese. Cool right? … Continue reading Life on the MS FRAM
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