“When I checked into my room at the Radisson Blu in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, one of the first things I noticed was a promotional card for the restaurant downstairs displaying a nice, juicy burger. However, on further inspection, I realized I would not be ordering that particular sandwich. I am sure a camel burger tastes…
“When I was first presented the idea of traveling to Saudi Arabia for a week, I was a tad hesitant. The region has a history of instability and Yemen, to its south, was randomly firing missiles across the border at the time. But I had never been to Asia and the thought of missing out…
“Funicular. Sure it’s a funny word, but it’s also a means of transportation that has been around for the past 150 years and can be found all over the globe. In old Quebec, the historic region of Quebec City, a funicular has been serving residents and tourists since 1879. The main purpose of this inclined…
“I thought I have lived THE international experience in France, that I had experienced traveling alone and being fearless. Indeed being out of my country for the first time by myself, was it, but getting into the hidden but not that hidden corners of the most representative cultural regions of my country, has been one…
“One of the most exhilarating and picturesque hikes my wife and I experienced almost didn’t happen. While visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, we read about a nearby challenging trail that winds down the side of the mountain from Eze Village to the aqua-blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in the south of France. We decided to ascend the…
“After being told countless times that I have a keen resemblance to Daniel Craig, I couldn’t wait to visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco that has been featured in two James Bond movies, Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye. And since my wife and I were already spending a few days on the French…
Our new local featured travelers are David and Alessandra, a couple from the United States and Canada who are currently traveling around North America while working on the road in their Winnebago “Hillbilly Hilton”. They are currently traveling through Utah (in our own backyard)! Be sure to check out their Instagram @travelerswhisper
It is okay to stay home every once in a while. Anyone that has traveled for an extensive period of time will tell you that sometimes you just need a break from the constant going of traveling. We aren’t robots and jumping from one country to the next every couple of days can be exhausting,…
The world is a vast and grand place. We read about the samurai lifestyle of Japan, the famous pizzerias in Naples, and the unworldly landscape of Patagonia from our chairs and couches every day. This planet inspires us to get out and see the world. But the cost of that wanderlust is only just starting to make headlines.
With the advent of the internet and cheap ways to travel it’s never been a better time to explore internationally. Practically the entire world is a possible vacation for those willing to save the money, plan the trip, and follow through. It’s also given rise to new ways to travel that better cater to diverse…
Think about a life you don’t need a vacation from. One that is location independent, where you have the time to spend your day as you please; Wake up in the morning, breakfast, yoga, work, lunch, time with the family, explore your surroundings, etc. While it seems like something only Instagram travelers can do, it’s more obtainable than it appears.
In the last 6 years, Ben and I have personally worked our way from traditional 9-5 office jobs to our now remote jobs that come on the road with us wherever our travels take us. Even before we had our remote jobs, we were exposed to Work Away that allowed us to provide work on a bamboo farm in the rainforests of Belize in exchange for a place to sleep. Keeping in line with the purpose of Lost to Live, we have shared our top picks to show there really is a way for anyone to travel.
“We had decided to make a daring adventure into eastern Austria, where we would hike to the Werdenberger See in Switzerland through Liechtenstein; 3 countries and a view of a 4th, Germany, in 5 days.” -Keegan Roembke
Tucked away in the spectacular Adirondack Mountains of northeastern New York State, Saranac Lake has hosted the Winter Carnival since 1897, taking full advantage of its snow-covered canvas and icy air temperatures. 10 days of events, competitions, music, and plain, old winter festival fun for young and old alike.
I wrap up my three-part series on Indiana this week with the southern region. Southern Indiana is somewhat distinguishable from the rest: you start hearing y’all a bit more, there are rolling hills, and basketball becomes an even bigger deal. Southern Indiana is wrapped in bucolic landscapes, history, and small-town Indiana culture. So that’s what…
“During our month-long stay in Cozumel, Mexico in 2017 – We have a visitor with us! Ben’s mom will be joining us as we are finally tearing ourselves away from the island for a day and exploring the Tulum Ruins and Akumal Bay on the mainland. Check out our ride on a ferry to the…
Imagine you’re a shipwrecked sailor adrift in the enormous Pacific. You can choose one of three directions and save yourself and your shipmates — but each choice comes with a fearful consequence too. How do you choose? In telling the story of the whaleship Essex, novelist Karen Thompson Walker shows how fear propels imagination, as…
Can you still be friends with someone who doesn’t vote the same way as you? For Caitlin Quattromani and Lauran Arledge, two best friends who think very differently about politics, the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election could have resulted in hostility and disrespect. Hear about how they chose to engage in dialogue instead…