Pretzels and beer, story-book castles, the sound of cow bells, and high mountain peaks - I knew that Bavaria was going to be a favorite even before we visited this past fall.
Read MoreSomething about the coast just makes the world slow down. Agendas and set schedules are blown away with the ocean breeze and you just relax and go with the flow.
Read MoreForming our own identity as an individual is one of the most important things for personal happiness. But it's hard to stand proudly as that individual without a community behind you that has your back.
Read MoreI've never worked in a cubicle space and I don't ever plan to. I aways thought that by this time in my life I would have a great career and be really happy with it. But I don't and most of the time I'm ok with that.
Read MoreRecently I have begun to love when I prove myself wrong. Sometimes when we doubt ourselves we hold ourselves back from the possibility of greatness.
Read MoreIt's hard to sum up our honeymoon in Bali in just one post. Bali is everything you'd expect it to be and more. A sun-drenched tropical paradise with incredible people, deep cultural beauty and unique landscapes.
Read MoreThis past week Brad and I went to the Coast for some camping, crabbing and to check out the 39th Annual Newport Seafood & Winefest. We headed down on Friday after work and camped at Beverly Beach State Park, which is about 6 miles from downtown Newport.
Read MoreSmith Rock is the bees knees and one hell of a climbing destination. This past weekend we took our third climbing trip out to Smith and every time I'm there I'm blown away by the scenery.
Read MoreLabor day weekend was spent on the waters near Ketchikan fishing for salmon. I have ZERO fishing experience and I gotta say there's something pretty special about catching your own fish and knowing where the food you eat comes from.
Read MoreKaya and I got lost in a sea of color this past weekend at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival and it was magical. It's amazing that a short 45 min from downtown Portland is this beautiful Dutch inspired farm with 40 acres of tulips in every color you can think of.
Read MoreKaya is such an easy photo subject.
Read MoreSome say that the desert is a hostile place due to it's barren wastelands and dry climate. I couldn't disagree more. I love the desert.
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