Author Archives: Sarah

Save the Date: The Raffs Rock P-Town – August 17, 2012

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Sarah

We still have 3.5 months of adventures ahead of us to enjoy, but we are already planning our return to Portland!  Maria has graciously offered to host our ‘Welcome Home’ party in Portland on August 17th.  Please save the date … Continue reading →

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Waterfalls, Ruins, and 40 Hours on a Bus: March 30 – April 3

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Sarah

After our three days of exploring Buenos Aires, it was time for us to see some of Argentina’s natural beauty and cultural history in the Northeast of the country. Over the next few days, we would come to appreciate just … Continue reading →

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It’s Good to Have Friends on a Rainy Day: New Zealand North Island (March 17 – 24)

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Sarah

It was time for us to say goodbye to the South Island of New Zealand and cross the Cook Strait to the North Island. We planned for one week of our trip to be spent in the north to explore … Continue reading →

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Tramping Thru Fiordland (March 5 – 9)

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Sarah

 The fiordlands of New Zealand have always been somewhere I have wanted to explore, so I was very excited to spend the next 5 days in this area. The highlights would be the Milford Sound and our 4 day trek … Continue reading →

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Who Doesn’t Try to Smuggle Australian Spiders into New Zealand? (February 27 – March 1)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Sarah

New Zealand is country number 14, and both Mike and I were really excited to explore the country. We left Melbourne on February 27 on a direct flight to Christchurch. One of the fun things that goes along with moving … Continue reading →

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Hunter Wines, Blue Mountain Hiking, Birthday Celebrations at the Harbor (February 16 – 20)

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Sarah

It was time to leave the beach and head inland to taste some of Australia‘s fine wines that we have heard so much about. It has been since South Africa, back in October, that we have enjoyed good wine, so … Continue reading →

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Cairns to Brisbane via the Bruce Highway: Let the Driving Begin (February 5 – 10)

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Sarah

Australia is a huge country and to arrive in Melbourne before our flight on February 27, we had to quickly cover some ground. Interestingly, Brisbane was going to be the halfway point in terms of distance (1700 km) on our … Continue reading →

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Darwin, Australia: Cheeseburger in Paradise (February 1 – 2)

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Sarah

Australia is our fifth continent and thirteenth country in seven months! It has been an amazing adventure so far, and we were both really excited about our month long visit to the land “down under.” On January 31st, Mike and … Continue reading →

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HaLong Bay, Hmm About 4 Days: January 19 – 23

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Sarah

On January 17th we rode an international bus to Ho Chi Minh City and it was one of the easiest border crossings that we have experienced. We only had 12 hours to spend in Ho Chi Minh, and I spent … Continue reading →

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Trip Itinerary Has Been Updated!

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Sarah

G’Day Mates (By the way, we haven’t actually heard anyone say this to us yet!)  Yes, we are in Australia and a bit behind on our blogs as we are just having too much fun!   We are almost 7 months into … Continue reading →

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