Journals

Apr
30
Snowy hill and Tromsø city skyl

Journal #17 - Norway

Hei from Norway! We landed late at night in Oslo, having caught a very tight connection at a French airport.
6 min read
Apr
08
Teal ocean with multi-layered arch shaped rock protruding

Journal #16 - Lebanon

Kifak from Lebanon! We have thoroughly relished our time here in Lebanon. Beirut is the city we called home during
4 min read
Apr
08
Sandy landscape overlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza with the city in the background

Journal #15 - Egypt

Izayyak from Egypt! Visiting Egypt was a childhood dream come true. We have been learning about the pyramids and pharaohs
7 min read
Apr
08
Multicolored rock valley

Journal #14 - Oman

Al-salaam alaykum from Oman! Oman has been one of the most surprising locations we have visited. We were unsure what
6 min read
Apr
08
Outside of the Al-Fateh Mosque with its arches and domes

Journal #13 - Kuwait and Bahrain

Ahlan wa sahlan from Kuwait and Bahrain! These two gulf states are so small we visited them in rapid succession,
4 min read
Apr
08
Round fountain with silver geometric figure in the center placed in front of tan buildings with a mural

Journal #12 - Qatar

Hala from Qatar! We are thrilled to be in Qatar. This stunning country is a beautiful mix of its old
4 min read
Apr
08
Side photo of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with white and gold columns and domes

Journal #11 - United Arab Emirates

Marhaba from the United Arab Emirates! The UAE is the beginning stop on phase one of our middle eastern itinerary.
7 min read
Feb
06
White bungalows over shallow blue-green water with a reef in the center

Journal #10 - Maldives

Maruhaba from the Maldives! Nothing says paradise quite like being on a secluded island in the middle of the ocean
3 min read
Feb
06
Head on image of the Taj Mahal at sunrise

Journal #9 - India

Namaskar from India! We have been on a whirlwind tour of India and seen so much yet I am sure
9 min read
Jan
03
Tiger's Nest Monastery nestled into the cliff

Journal #8 - Bhutan

Namaste from Bhutan! Bhutan is absolutely wonderful. Everything about our time here was lovely. From the guides we worked with
6 min read