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We just bought a van and it has another eagle on it (not kidding)
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We just bought a van and it has another eagle on it (not kidding)

Nearly two years ago (wow) at the start of our 11-month journey around the world, Jenna and I spent a month zipping around New Zealand in a campervan spray-painted with the gaudiest American eagle you’ve ever seen. While the van itself was wonderful, the eagle (and angry lady liberty on the flip side) were not exactly typical of our taste. So when our month with this, er, unique vehicle was up we readily handed it in. Never
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Firefly- Why Can’t Life Always Be Like This??
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Firefly- Why Can’t Life Always Be Like This??

In the planning process of our “round the world” trip, there was one main question that we kept coming back to; what about Firefly? For those of you who aren’t aware, the Firefly Music Festival is held each summer in the fields near Dover, DE, hosting over a hundred thousand attendees who enjoy hundreds of musical acts over a (magical) 4-day weekend.  We have attended the past two years and had such mind-blowingly amazing experiences that
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“You won’t be able to board the flight”
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“You won’t be able to board the flight”

Words you don’t want to hear checking in to the first flight of your mega-trip. These uttered from the lips of an American Eagle (airline not clothing line) attendant at the check in counter in San Diego, “Unless we have proof that you’ll be leaving New Zealand you won’t be able to board the flight” she stated once again. Crap!  We had glossed over the New Zealand visa requirements after seeing at US citizens have an
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The Secret of San Diego’s Awesomeness
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The Secret of San Diego’s Awesomeness

In my experience, when I discuss a city with someone there are typically positives and negatives aspects that arise. New York has so much to do but it’s too crowded. San Francisco has such great cuisine but it’s just too expensive. Rome has gorgeous sights but it’s kind of dirty. Barcelona is amazing but there’s a ton of pickpockets. You get the gist. San Diego is an exception to that rule. I have quite literally never
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Applauding for Sunsets
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Applauding for Sunsets

Both of our wonderful San Diego hosts informed us early on about an interesting phenomenon; applauding sunsets. They insisted that these west coast sunsets were so good that people actually started clapping when they were done. Sounded silly at first – but by once the sun dipped below the horizon both Jenna and I found ourselves joining in. Check it out. And last but certainly not least… (Applause)
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Scuba Diving in San Diego – A Story of Humongous Crabs
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Scuba Diving in San Diego – A Story of Humongous Crabs

I completed the coursework and pool training for my SSI (Scuba Schools International) Open Water Scuba Diver Certification in Baltimore this fall but because of some scheduling conflicts was not able to complete the final 5 dives. Fortunately I was able to hook up with a dive center out here in San Diego, Dive California, and knock out the final 5 dives in epic fashion! I, along with my awesome dive instructor Danielle, had two full
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Torrey Pines- A San Diego Gem
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Torrey Pines- A San Diego Gem

Less than twenty four hours after landing in San Diego, we were off to explore the natural beauty of the region. It was a perfect start to our scenic journey. Torrey Pines State Reserve is located within San Diego city limits and contains over 8 miles of trails. It was a beautiful day (per usual in San Diego) which made exploring the trails and unspoiled beaches even more enjoyable. We were also lucky enough to see
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See You Again Soon!
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See You Again Soon!

One of the final items on our pre-trip checklist was to throw a departure celebration with our friends and family. Neither Chris or myself are particularly good at planning events, but it turned out being a flawless decision in making sure that we had a chance to see all of our closest friends and family members before leaving the country. It may not always be necessary to throw a party when you leave the country, but
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