Now that we’re well into our backpacking adventure through South America, I think it’s about time we make our announcement! We did something major and left the United States to travel through two continents, South America and Europe, for one year. Whether or not that time frame will be extended, who knows? As anyone can…
Why Should You Travel? Top Reason #2 for Travel Inspiration
Beauty Last year, around the same time as now, I wrote a piece about why we travel with intentions of highlighting the meaning of travel as it relates to our experiences. As we’ve been traveling through South America for four months now, I think it’s appropriate to continue this conversation. While there are many reasons…
How You Can Spend Four Unforgettable Days in the Amazon
When Jessica first mentioned visiting the Amazon during our trip through South America, the hairs on my arms stood up. I immediately thought of all the creepy crawlies and vicious reptiles that were waiting there patiently to eat us. I grew up in a household that didn’t really do things like go on wildlife tours…
The Ultimate One Week Guide: Quito, Ecuador
While Ecuador was only meant to be the first quick stop to launch our six-month adventure exploring South America, it turned out to be so much more. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was the first city we arrived to from Los Angeles. Quito is a massive city packed tightly into the Andes mountains. Its population…
Travel Off The Beaten Path: Anza Borrego Desert
In the badlands of Anza Borrego exists an exotic, unfamiliar beauty. A vista unlike any other, to be experienced only from the majestic Font’s Point. It’s an absolute must if you’re planning on visiting the desert state park. Anza borrego attracts visitors looking to experience the serenity of silence and isolation. The desert, in general,…
Top Attractions and Activities in Hawaii’s Big Island
Check out our Hawaii Big Island 2021 video here: Hawaii Video For those curious if travel plans to Hawaii during the current leg of the pandemic is the right move or not, we are fortunate to assist with our experience and share that it was probably the safest place to steer clear of COVID-19 mania…
Some Ideas For Living Wholeheartedly
Pushing back on the distress of the current climate of calamity, it’s vital that we focus on preserving and maintaining peace and positivity within ourselves and our communities. Many of us unwillingly reside in the comfort zones of our devices, and have in some ways lost touch with the true values of life. All could…
Why Should You Travel? Top Reason #1 For Travel Inspiration
Connectivity For most of my life, I’ve drifted along in the sway of time with a passivity which has permitted the current to carry me in what I’ve mostly presumed to be the “right” direction. Growing up, there wasn’t an exact something or somebody that I wanted to be – but to be good, and…
Winery Exploring in Sonoma County, California
Sonoma County is famous for its vast selection of vineyards and wineries which are frequented by both wine connoisseurs and wine tasting novices alike. No matter your background or lack there of, Sonoma has a wide array of reds, whites and sparkling wines so there will be no disappointments! We stayed for just a day…
Our Honeymoon on San Andres Island, Colombia
Merely minutes after wrapping up our wedding celebration night which lasted until about four in the morning, Jessie and I found ourselves on an airplane from Armenia, Colombia to San Andrés Island to begin our honeymoon! Frankly we were exhausted and quite delirious off just an hour of sleep, but nevertheless a Look Up Travels…
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