“The donations help pay for the clinic that we go to. We actually help with the clinic so you are paying for the supplies which are very meager, I mean I used to be a nurse and this is the most non-sterile place I have ever been and then you are soaking these kids, scrubbing…
“The first time I left my home country was to travel to Belize. I still remember just how green everything was there compared to my gray and brown surroundings I’m used to back in Utah. I’m sure my memory has faded the brilliant green at this point, but that feeling never changes every time I…
“My wife and I went to Barcelona for a day trip. One of the best things we did that day was explore the Gothic Quarter. It’s a section of the city that was preserved and remodeled to resemble how it did back in medieval times. Gothic cathedral, historic buildings, cobblestone walkways, the works. It was…
“My first time out of my home country was to Belize. As part of that trip, my husband and I volunteered at a bamboo farm about an hour outside of Belize City. We began by taking a bus to our destination where we were dropped off at the end of a dirt road. As this…
“Our first stay in Mexico was a month-long venture in Cozumel, a small island in the south-east end of the country. We had the opportunity to rent an Airbnb while staying there for the full month in a small residential area of the island, not too far from the shops and beach access. While we…
“My wife and I coordinated with my dad and his family to go on a weeklong cruise to Central America out of California. It was an absolute blast and I’ve been jonesing for another cruise ever since. There was a unique experience I had when we got off in Puerto Vallarta for a day trip…
Beverly Peterson recently returned home from a 3-week humanitarian aid trip to Uganda, Ethiopia and Swaziland. This trip included time serving in a medical clinic removing Jiggers from childrens’ feet, volunteering at a school, gathering and taking hygiene kits to the places they visited, and so much more. During my conversation with Beverly, I asked…
Everyone should travel by themselves at some point in their life. Traveling by yourself can teach you so much about yourself and what you can achieve. It allows you to pick and choose what you do on your adventures, dictate the theme of your trip, and more. However, traveling solo for an extended period of…
For the traveler that likes staying at hotels, one of the best things you can do is sign up for a hotel membership program. It comes with numerous perks, great benefits, and can streamline a part of the vacation planning process that creates the biggest headache for travelers; lodging. Here are the benefits I’ve personally…
There are times when my wife and I regret having made that first trip to Belize all those years ago. We absolutely loved it, but it put this desire deep inside us to keep exploring and get out of our comfort zone. If it’s been too long between trips, we find ourselves getting stir crazy and…
The promise of crystal clear Mediterranean waters, quaint cobbled streets and the best weather Europe has to offer is enough to convince anyone to pack up and head for Malaga. What many don’t know about this hidden gem is that the English teaching industry is absolutely booming, thanks to the greater influx of tourists visiting…
Have you ever dreamed of walking the streets of Paris? Or tasted the fruits of the wine country around Bordeaux? But didn’t believe you could go there because it is over your budget? Worry no further, France can be traveled on a budget if you know how to do it. France is one of the…
Before I traveled to Costa Rica, I knew absolutely nothing about the country, culture, or customs. I discovered there weren’t too many cultural differences, but there were definitely a few customs that were nothing like my home country! Although one was kind of difficult to accommodate to, they all gave me a new perspective on…
“When you’re a child, anything and everything is possible. The challenge, so often, is hanging on to that as we grow up.” – Dame Ellen MacArthur
Listen to Ben Saunders as he shares with us what drives us to travel and gain experiences.
“Where do you come from? It’s such a simple question, but these days, of course, simple questions bring ever more complicated answers.” -Pico Lyer
Lost to Live was started to inspire travel and embracing the world around us. Together Ben and I have traveled to 9 different countries and lived in 4 of them for an extended period-of-time including studying international business in France. Our time abroad has impacted the way we see the world around us and now the way that we see even our own home country. Click Here to Learn More