This page has all my posts pertaining to traveling, exploring, and adventuring. Each "Travel Without" post contains some little snippets of traveling within, but these are mostly about the story.

Finn, Fishing and Friends

Nothing makes a momma’s heart beam brighter than when her child lives his passion. To be more specific, I love it like crazy when Finn is more excited about doing outdoor adventure activities than playing those darn computer games!

Surfing, Mentawais and Mantras

My heart races. My stomach in knots. Fight or flight response fully kicking in. Nope, I am not about to jump out of a plane, nor am I getting ready for another PCR-RT test. I am surfing. I love it. And I am terrified of it.

I Kandui, You Kandui, We Kandui!

Rini and Roberto are the grease in the wheels for the Padang portion of the Kandui arrival process. Smooth as silk and sweet as can be, this duo help you slide right into the home run.

WhatsApp, Doc?

Waiting for PCR test results in Jakarta, so that we can continue to the Mentawai islands. The trials and tribulations, and how Whatsapp helped us out!

10 Must-Haves for Optimal Health while Traveling

Stay healthy and avoid getting sick while traveling.

Low Impact Travel: 9 Essential Items to pack for your trip

What to pack for low-impact, sustainable travel.