Lizz and Andi 
2025 didn’t unfold like a classic “travel year.” It was a year of packed suitcases, family responsibility, and long-haul miles, where joy and worry often sat side by side. We crossed continents several times—sometimes for adventure, sometimes because life demanded it. Our 2025 timeline (the way it really happened) January 2025: Back to the Philippines …
It’s been a while since our last update. The last time we posted, we were in Germany, and honestly… our heads were full. Family stuff, doctor appointments, decisions that never feel 100% right, and that constant feeling of being “on standby” emotionally. And in the middle of all that, we didn’t even tell you about …
Today, we set out early — the perfect time to explore a little treasure tucked away in the heart of Thuringia: Mühlhausen. Neither of us had heard much about this town before, which made it all the more exciting to discover a place that’s still a bit under the radar. Mühlhausen is one of those …
Our extended stay in Germany has been a real treat so far — it’s giving us the chance to explore places we’ve been to before, but also to discover new corners or, in this case, revisit old favorites. So, once again, we hopped on a train and headed off to Würzburg, a lovely city in …
Today, Lizz and I set out early to visit one of Northern Bavaria’s most storied cities—Bamberg. Our journey began at 7 am, catching a regional train that whisked us from Thuringia to Bamberg in just about an hour. The convenience of the connection made it an ideal destination for a spontaneous day trip, and we …
Let’s be honest: I’m a tropical soul. I love palm trees, balmy nights, and the smell of salt in the air. But there’s another place that managed to capture my heart and, in a way, delayed a long-cherished dream for three whole decades: Nepal and the Himalayas. Strange as it sounds, my so-called substitute for …
There’s a certain bittersweet feeling that comes with the “last day” of any trip. You want to squeeze in as much as possible, but you also realize you’re running low on energy, motivation, and—let’s be real—clean clothes. For us, Day 19 was all of that, plus the mixed emotions of saying goodbye to Vietnam. We …
After weeks of bopping around Southeast Asia, landing in Saigon felt like diving into a totally different vibe. It’s a city that buzzes, sure, but somehow also lets you slow down… maybe it was the weather giving us a nudge. Day 17: Drenched but Determined (to Shop!) Ever woken up to a thunderous drumroll on …
Today is our last day in Cambodia, and honestly, it felt like the country was trying to give us the complete “Cambodian summer” send-off. By 8 a.m., Phnom Penh was already simmering—the heat where you walk outside and immediately question all your life decisions. But we were determined! Our plan was to finally visit the …
Back in Phnom Penh! Day 14 started almost like Day 12, just in reverse. Same bags, same city streets, same tuk-tuk hustle—except this time, we’re older, wiser, and apparently still hungry for more adventure (and chicken BBQ). The best news? Andi’s stomach seems to have forgiven whatever culinary crime he committed in wherever, and both …