Camping & Caviar

  • Big Island, Hawaii: Is bigger better?

    Big Island, Hawaii: Is bigger better?

    There’s a reason why Hawaii is a popular wedding, honeymoon, bucket list destination: it’s a magical place. And for anyone planning a trip to Hawaii, it can be difficult to decide which island (or islands) to visit. Should you see historic Pearl Harbor and Waikiki Beach on Oahu? Maybe see… continue reading

  • The Best Thing I Ate in Vietnam (so far)

    The Best Thing I Ate in Vietnam (so far)

    It may be premature to say this as we still have another 2 weeks left of traveling in Vietnam, but the best thing I’ve had to eat so far hasn’t been pho or banh mi (though both of those have been very good), it’s actually been a dish called a… continue reading

  • I Left My Heart in Tokyo

    I Left My Heart in Tokyo

    We left Tokyo just about a month ago and I already want to plan my next trip back. I absolutely loved Tokyo. I think I could happily move there if it wasn’t for the fact that I’d be totally illiterate. There’s a small chance I could learn to speak Japanese,… continue reading

  • Fight-or-Flight?

    Fight-or-Flight?

    Fight-or-flight… we’ve all heard about this basic survival mechanism. It’s the physiological response to perceived danger or stress (“perceived” often being the key word here). And something I’ve learned about myself over the years is that I’m a flighter. Yes, you read that correctly and yes, I know “flighter” isn’t… continue reading

  • Can’t Win Them All

    Can’t Win Them All

    Christian and I put a lot of time and energy into researching the places we want to visit. Despite our best efforts, I knew that at some point a destination wouldn’t live up to our expectations. Eight months into our travels, I can now tell you that place was Bohol.… continue reading

  • Tokyo, Japan: First Takes

    Tokyo, Japan: First Takes

    I’ve wanted to visit Japan for a while, but I was a little anxious about visiting Tokyo, specifically. I knew the food would be phenomenal, but Tokyo is a very big city… I mean, like very big. Just the city proper has over 14 million people, and if you include… continue reading

  • Summer Superlatives

    Summer Superlatives

    We thought that a good way to summarize our North American road trip would be with a series of questions and answers, so thank you to all our readers for submitting questions (just kidding, we came up with these questions ourselves – we are both the interviewers and interviewees). To… continue reading

  • The Boring Backpacker

    The Boring Backpacker

    I am a boring backpacker, I’ll be the first to admit it. And maybe “boring” isn’t the right word… maybe “safe” or “cautious” would be more appropriate, but being safe and cautious results in me being…well… rather boring. Plus, I liked the alliteration so that’s what I’m going with. Anyway…I’ve… continue reading

  • The Best Fish & Chips on the Oregon Coast

    The Best Fish & Chips on the Oregon Coast

    When we started planning our trip to the Oregon Coast, I didn’t intend on making it my mission to find the best fish & chips along the way. But once we started our journey from Astoria, Oregon traveling south along the coast, I felt it was my personal responsibility to… continue reading

  • Azurmendi: Was it worth it?

    Azurmendi: Was it worth it?

    How much are you willing to pay for an incredible meal? Answers to that question vary. My father-in-law, for example, said $50 maximum, including tax and tip. And while I firmly believe that you can have an amazing meal at any price point, I am also willing to spend much… continue reading