Bali was a dream for us – a tropical paradise with perfect temperatures, the ocean (free diving and snorkeling), mountains, waterfalls, cheap food, and $1 fresh fruit juices.  Bali reminded Marissa a lot of Hawaii and Scott a lot of Costa Rica with many small and boutique restaurants, hotels, and stores. Everyone knew someone who…

India, oh India. This country is so polarizing. You’re either going to love it or hate it. It’s so raw, so wild, so free, and so rich. Yet it’s so dirty, so constricting, and so poor. The shopping malls are grand and the rich areas are filled with fancy restaurants so big they look like…

December 23, 2023:  It’s 1:35 am and we touch down in the Philippines. The Philippine islands are only a two hour flight across the South China Sea from where we live. The flights are cheap, short, and they even served us a meal!  The downside?  The flight is in the middle of the night.  We…