Before we go... let's get up to speed.
1 luglio 2017, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
With planning well underway and the calendar days quickly counting down, this travel journal will be our attempt at taking you along for the ride. Although many of you have asked, this is the closestLeggi altro
The beginning of 2018
1 gennaio 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ -23 °C
This is the birthplace of the idea, the planning, the organizing, the emails, the notes, the maps and eventually the packing... as things are falling into place, we toast the beginning of 2018. TheLeggi altro
The flights!
26 gennaio 2018, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
After months of talking and weeks of planning, lots of research and back and forth, comparing schedules and reviewing options, this is the day we actually booked our Around the World flights. ThanksLeggi altro
Some other stuff...
1 febbraio 2018, Canada ⋅ 🌧 2 °C
We needed a few places to stay, some rental vehicles to get around, some tickets to some attractions and a few different location transfers… so the planning continues. By air, by sea, by car and byLeggi altro
Getting checked out
2 aprile 2018, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 3 °C
Nothing can ruin a great adventure more than illness. So, considering all the different stops and stays we have ahead of us we decided to visit the Travel Medical Clinic. They offered some suggestionsLeggi altro
Pieces falling into place...
27 maggio 2018, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
As we flip a few more calendars, cross off a bunch more days and keep counting down, more and more pieces are coming together. Following our last posts, Isaac took some time to review our story so farLeggi altro
And a few more things...
27 giugno 2018, Canada ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
As the month of June is coming to an end, departure day is just around the corner. But before we load the car there are a few more things to check off the list. We started the month by sharing a toastLeggi altro
It’s about time
28 giugno 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A well deserved toast two years in the making. As of today we are both off work for the next 6 months. Still a little hard to believe our adventure around the world is about to begin. Cheers to thisLeggi altro
A few hours to go
29 giugno 2018, Canada ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Time to get some rest before we kick into high-gear. Another family photo before the boys are tucked in and we enjoy one final cheers with a local craft beer, Wonder Star from Flying Monkeys inLeggi altro
All ready?
30 giugno 2018, Canada ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Paperwork, passport, tickets, some money, clean underwear and a camera (or 3)... hopefully we have everything we need. Start the car!
Take a deep breath...
30 giugno 2018, Canada ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Taking a deep breath and picturing what is on the horizon... as our planning and preparing become actual travel, we share the following quote from Ibn Battuta. We are all a little humbled by theLeggi altro
And jump right in!... Our departure
30 giugno 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
OK, 3,2,1, ready for take off, it is go time. Bags packed, shoes tied, underwear clean and eyes forward, let’s do this 7 am departure!
What brought us here?
Hopefully some loving family member whoLeggi altro
Touchdown #1, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
30 giugno 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Just a stop-over, but Calgary, Alberta is our first touchdown of many more to come. After a short stay in the airport we will be back in the air and on our way to destination #1.
What brought usLeggi altro
Touchdown #2, Yellowknife, NWT, Canada
30 giugno 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Here we are, arriving in Yellowknife, NWT to visit Sarah and Stewart. We may not be here for a long time but we are looking forward to seeing some sights and spending time with friends.
What broughtLeggi altro
Destination #1, Yellowknife
1 luglio 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Sarah and Stewart's house... After dropping off our luggage we went for a beer flight at the NWT Brewing Co. [www.nwtbrewingco.com] (great first stop). After that we picked up some groceries andLeggi altro
Happy Canada Day!
2 luglio 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
As part of this adventure we get to celebrate Canada’s 151st birthday in Yellowknife. The day starts off with a parade through downtown… red and white everywhere. After the parade we went forLeggi altro
Yellowknife Day 2
3 luglio 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
With partly clouding skies overhead we headed out for some more touring. We stopped at the Welcome to Yellowknife sign and Bristol Freighter Historical Airplane. We then drove out to the YellowknifeLeggi altro
Yellowknife Day 3
3 luglio 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Our short visit is coming to an end with an early morning wake up call. We were out of the house by 4:45 am and at the airport by 5 am. With some thank you hugs and good byes Sarah and Stewart droveLeggi altro
Touchdown #3, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
3 luglio 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Added at the last minute, we have a short stopover in Edmonton, Alberta. Upon leaving Yellowknife our pilot warned us that the fog was heavy in Edmonton and we might not be able to make the stop, butLeggi altro
Touchdown #4, Calgary again
3 luglio 2018, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Just a short 40 mins later and now we are back in Calgary…once we learned we did not have to collect our luggage (it was cleared all the way through to LA) we headed through Security and CustomsLeggi altro
Touchdown #5, LA, California, USA
3 luglio 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
LAX in Los Angeles, California, just a location to land the plane, not staying long, we need to find our ride and head to our destination.
What brought us here?
LAX is a hub for travelers visitingLeggi altro
Destination #2, Anaheim
3 luglio 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
A place to hang our hats… or ears.
Destination #2, Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort California. Unpack the bags and get the sunscreen, we are here for a few days.
What brought us here?
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The mouse’s west coast house.
4 luglio 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Ok Mickey, Minnie and Walt’s whole gang, we are ready to check out your west coast digs.
What brought us here?
Well, first it was the kids (sort of…), second it was Cars Land, and third it wasLeggi altro
Good Morning Mickey!
5 luglio 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
On day 2 of our park fun we visited Disneyland Park. Another early start to take advantage of Magic Hour (it switches parks each day). This time our first destination was Tomorrowland and FastpassesLeggi altro
More Cars, and beer!
6 luglio 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Day 3 of our Disneyland Park fun had us revisit California Adventure Park. Once again we headed straight to Cars Land to get Fastpasses for Radiator Springs Racers. We then made a beeline for TheLeggi altro

































































































































ViaggiatoreI am so excited to follow your travels!!!!