Future Destinations

Our Travel Philosophy: Depth Over Distance

For us, the road ahead isn’t about checking off list items, but truly immersing ourselves in the world. We plan three major trips per year – one international, one domestic, and one wild card – and we will stay long enough to understand a place beyond its highlights.  Our trips will often stretch from three to eight weeks, giving us time to explore cities, hike remote trails, watch wildlife, visit museums, talk with locals, and settle into the rhythm of a place.

–What we Love–
Wild places
Polar ice. Desert light. Mountain ridges. Rainforests alive with sound. We are drawn to landscapes that feel untouched and to wildlife encounters that remind us how big and wild the world still is.

Cities and culture
We love the energy of cities – their museums, architecture, food and history. We seek out the stories behind the places we visit, whether it’s a centuries-old cathedral or a modern art installation. Walking in the footsteps of history, we try to capture the inspiration that drove those who came before us and imagining the lives of the people who shaped them.

Photography
Photography is how we make sense of the world. Wea re not professionals, but we care deeply about capturing the moments that feel true – the texture of a glacier, the expression of a mountain gorilla, the glow of a street at dusk. Our photos are part memory, part field note, part invitiation.

Learning
Every journey teaches us something: about a place, about its people, about ourselves. This site and these notes are our way of collecting these lessons and passing them on.

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Fall 2026 - General route of Panama travels

Visiting Panama, snorkeling adventures, underwater photography, wildlife, birdwatching, mangrove tour.

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Winter 2026 - Carmel, Indiana Christkindlmarkt

The tradition of Christmas markets stretches back to Saxony, Germany during the Middle Ages.  Carmel strives to keep the authentic look and feel of the traditional German Christmas markets.

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Spring 2027 - Antarctica/South America Exploration

Majestic views, hiking, wildlife, and exploration in Chile, Argentina, Patagonia, Antarctica, and South Georgia.

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Late Spring 2027 - Camino de Santiago - Northern Spain

El Camino de Santiago (point to point walking trail), followed by a tour of northern Spain from A Coruna to Barcelona with an emphasis on Bilboa and meeting with friends.

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Fall 2027 - France, England Scotland

Visiting our best friend in the world (France), taking the train to England (via Chunnel), culminating in Scottish Highlands.

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2028 - Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania

Visiting friends, exploring, etc – TBD.

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2029 - Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia

Visiting friends, exploring, etc – TBD.