Our Around the
World Adventure
We quit our jobs, sold our belongings, and moved out of our townhouse in Atlanta to embark on this journey! Fed up with only having a few weeks of vacation a year and a whole world that we wanted to see, we decided to do it now while in our early 30’s instead of waiting until retirement.
This section of our site is devoted to our Around the World adventure so that you can follow along, and perhaps be inspired to follow your dreams too!
Stories from Our Nomadic Life
The Summer of Colorado – Exploring Our New Backyard!
Just having returned to the States from living in Asia for nearly 3 years, Josh and I have been spoiled in our new home of Denver, Colorado. Oh, we still
Was it All a Dream? The Start of a New Chapter, Which We Didn’t Expect.
No, we didn’t fall off the face of the Earth. Even though we haven’t posted much on the blog for a couple months, doesn’t mean we haven’t been traveling about.
18 Things We Will Miss About Living in Asia
It’s hard to believe that it’s been well over two years since we last stepped foot on US soil. It’s been quite a journey for us, and it’s crazy to
A Dream Trip Come True – Our Visit to Tibet and Mount Everest Base Camp!
Words escape me, as I try my best to put on paper our experience in Tibet. It wasn’t just the majestic landscapes that changed from green fields, to desolate plateaus
Ways To Earn Money While Traveling as a Digital Nomad
Indulging a passion for travel and making money simultaneously is a coveted lifestyle of most people. When I was young, I knew I wanted to pursue my passion for exploring
Yunnan to Sichuan — The Best Scenery to the Spiciest Food in China! RTW Journal
In our last journal entry we were heading from China to Bangkok and Laos. After finishing our time in Laos, it was time to fly back to China (via Bangkok). Our
Saying Goodbye to One Home and Hello to Another…”The Road” – Bangkok to Laos
Saying goodbye to all of our friends from our 15 months of living in the Panyu district of Guangzhou, China was not easy. We really made an awesome network of
How a Small Cup of Coffee Led to a Life of Travel – Story of Peanuts or Pretzels
Looking back, it seems the universe had a plan for us. It’s crazy to think that something so small could make such an impact on two lives. But that’s exactly
Goodbye China – You Will Forever Be in Our Hearts
Accomplishing any goal you set for yourself feels good. But it’s especially satisfying when it’s a crazy and unconventional goal, like “hey let’s quit our great jobs in the States
Monsters, Turkeys, Roller Coasters, & Santa – One Year Living in China
This time of the year is always tough to be away from family and home. However, spending the holiday season in China has given us a lifetime of memories. It seems
Mid-Autumn Festival: The Moon is the Star Tonight, But If I Eat Another Mooncake…
One of the things we love about living in China is learning about the many festivals. Events such as the Chinese New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival have a
Monthly Recap – August 2015
It’s hard to believe that we have been in China now for over 8 months — and we have been out of the USA for one full year! The summer
A Happy Birthday…in China! Looking Back at a Year on the Road — Liz
I never would have imagined that I’d be here celebrating my Birthday in China…but here I am. As we get older, birthdays are less about cake or gifts and more
Monthly Recap – July 2015
The month of July here in Guangzhou was a little off for us. I (Liz) was recovering from my broken foot, so the month wasn’t all that exciting. For the
One Year on the Road – Josh’s Oh S#@! Moments
Another bus, another destination on this life-altering journey. I have grown to love a good long bus trip though. I sit writing this on my way to Hong Kong to
Monthly recap – June 2015
The month of June was HOT here in Guangzhou. We are getting used to the heat when we go outside, and cranking up that a/c when we are inside. We
Remember the Time I Broke My Foot…in China!
Here I am in China, propped up on the hideous (yet surprisingly comfortable) green velour sofa in our apartment, overlooking our balcony and surrounding high-rise apartments. The sofa cushions and pillows have been
Around the World Recap – May 2015
Yet again, I can’t believe it’s time to do another monthly recap! Seriously, where did May go??? We were lucky enough to have my parents and aunt come to visit
Family Time in China: The Modern, Traditional, and Stunning Countryside
Living in Guangzhou, the third largest city in China, we have a very Chinese-modern lifestyle. While China is a deeply traditional country, Guangzhou is known to be one of the more progressive
Around the World Recap – April 2015
Wow, another month flew by! We have both spent most of the month working our tails off at our teaching jobs here in Guangzhou. But we’ve had some fun too! We
How I Found the Best Job Teaching English in China – at First Leap
After several months of traveling around Hawaii, Thailand, and a surprise visit to New Zealand; we found ourselves in Chiang Mai, Thailand ready to search out a job teaching English
Around the World Recap – March 2015
The month of March was a good one for us here in Guangzhou, China and we are really beginning to feel at home. All of Josh’s paperwork has become final,
Around the World Recap – February 2015
Another month has gone by here in Guangzhou, China! It’s hard to believe that it’s already been more than 2 months since we’ve been here in China. We were reminded
Settling into Chinese Culture: How We Spent Our Chinese New Year in China
It’s funny to think that when we first came to China, certain things grabbed our attention or took us off guard. Like the old lady hacking a big loogey on