After spending so much time worrying about what other people wanted, we started looking at the things we’d sacrificed. Health was at the top of the list, but there were many things that we’d pushed so far down on our list of priorities that we stopped thinking about them almost altogether. Time with family, too busy; time with friends, too broke; date night, forget about it...

We decided not to have a going-away party. Since we made the decision to leave less than three months ago, it seemed like a better idea to spend some solid one-on-one time with close friends and family. I don’t think we would have done it this way if we knew how taxing it would be on us, mentally, but we’re grateful to have made some lasting memories before heading out...

Ok, so we originally thought we’d be spending the first few months of our journey on a beach on a small island in Southern Thailand, but about a week before our trip, we decided to acclimate ourselves to this new chapter of life without the distractions of living on a beach - hence, Chiang Mai...

When we first decided to leave everything we knew, we penned a list of things we wanted to achieve; both individually and together. We started with things like: “go on more dates”, “visit historical sites” and “learn how to turn off technology”, but then we dug deep...

It was so hard for us to find an inclusive guide while we were trying to figure out what to bring, where to go, and what to do when we got there, that we decided to put one together...

One of the nicest things about traveling is how few distractions you have. Sure, you can fill your time with Netflix if you want to, same as anywhere, but if you consciously decide to stop wasting time and focus on the things that really matter (physical, mental and spiritual growth) it’s amazing what you can accomplish...

I'd hate to add to the hype I’ve seen about Vietnam being a fantastic place for digital nomads, makers, bloggers, and the rest of those who make their living out of a suitcase. I also wouldn’t say that it was my least favorite place thus far. My wife (Trista) and I were in Vietnam for three months, and feel that’s long enough to say, with confidence, that Vietnam is just ok...

If you caught our last post, Vietnam Is Ok, you've already read about our time in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, and Hon Chong (a suburb of Nha Trang). With a lifestyle of walks on the beach, caramel macchiatos, and sushi almost daily, I'll happily admit that Hon Chong was our favorite thus far...

I took a bit of a break from blogging as we traveled through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand again. And now that we're back in Bali, my development education took a lot of my attention and I just didn't find the motivation to write about our experiences. That being said, we've had some awesome experiences! Expect to hear a bit about our time in Cambodia in this post, and I'll be writing one soon about why I believe Bali is the new land of opportunity, if you can stay focused...