by Witt Sparks | Oct 18, 2021 | Croatia
We’ve settled into our new digs in Dubrovnik and are spending our weekends exploring the city and the surrounding area. Dubrovnik is home to only 40,000 residents but receives 3 million tourist visitors each year. It’s known as the “Pearl of the...
by Witt Sparks | Oct 6, 2021 | Croatia
When I was in high school, I had a little 16-foot sailboat that I patched up and sailed around Boyd Lake in Loveland. I’ve always been fascinated by long-distance sailing, but Colorado isn’t exactly conducive to coastal cruising. So when Jen asked me what...
by Witt Sparks | Sep 29, 2021 | Croatia
One of the things I love about being somewhere for a limited time is that it forces you to make the most of your time. At home, it’s just too easy to say, “I can go climb that mountain (or do that bike ride) next weekend”. On the road, even traveling...
by Witt Sparks | Sep 17, 2021 | Croatia
We’re traveling with my mom, Kathy, and our son, Quinn — that’s a 60 year age gap! One of our challenges is finding stuff that everyone likes to do. Kathy is easy — she’s up for anything and says that we can always just leave her at a...
by Witt Sparks | Sep 7, 2021 | Croatia
August has turned into September, and we’re looking forward to cooler weather and thinning crowds as we head into shoulder season on the Adriatic. Meanwhile, we’ve been making the most of our time in Split. Here are a few of the highlights from the past 3...
by Witt Sparks | Aug 20, 2021 | USA
Yep, we’re back at it again. We’ve packed up and rented out our house, and we’re taking our business on the road — this time to Europe! The inspiration for this latest adventure came from my mom, Kathy. After my dad passed away almost two years...
by Jennifer Sparks | Aug 6, 2021 | Tips and Tricks
Meeting fellow travelers on the road is always fun. Preparing meals together at campgrounds and sharing stories over the campfire is one of the things we always look forward to during our travels. If schedules and interests intersect travelers will sometimes team up...
by Jennifer Sparks | Aug 6, 2021 | Tips and Tricks
We were hunting for a school for our son and a place to rent in tiny San Marcos, on the shores of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. We had just enjoyed our first really good Indian meal in a long time and, although Quinn isn’t much for curries and spicy food, he dug...
by Jennifer Sparks | Aug 6, 2021 | Tips and Tricks
The moment has finally come. You step out your door for the last time. The planning is done. The preparation is as complete as you can make it. You’re free. The adventure has begun! Getting to that point can seem impossible at times. The dream seems distant and...
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