In many ways, finding a house sit is like looking for a job. We need to find an intriguing one, apply, and go through an interview process.
All tagged Musings
Remember That One Time in London When…
...we were evacuated from the train station due to a strike!
How a Normal Day Turned into an Unforgettable Adventure
Why We Made It and You Haven't, Yet*
*We won’t ever feel like we’ve ‘made it’, and that may in fact be why we've made it?!
Planes, Trains, and Bikes in Amsterdam
After spending a little under a week in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom for work, we’ve made our way to Amsterdam. We’re excited, not only because it’s Amsterdam, but also because we’re doing a 2-and-a-half-week house sit.
80/20 (Pareto's Principle)
The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule originates from Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto. The principle states that “for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes”
Girl Meets Boy, Or Is It Boy Meets Girl?
Black Friday is our wedding anniversary.
5.5 Miles Down and a Sea to Cross
We’re bound to fall for many of the places we visit. But if we never leave, we’ll never have the chance to see the next wonderful place.
Lifestyle Changes - More Smiles!
On our walk this morning, a woman was coming towards us with a big city look on her face, no emotion and a wall between her and anyone else on the walkway. We smiled a big small town smile and said hello. It was amazing
Good-Bye Hillary Clinton and Good-Bye Donald Trump
If you’re worried we’re about to get political, this is the place to exhale a sigh of relief, because we aren’t.
The (Extremely) Long Search for the Perfect Pair of Shoes
Everything we have with us is well thought-out, essential and preferably multi-purpose. Now, considering how important shoes are, and since most of your waking moments are spent in them, it’s no surprise that a lot of thought went into picking the right shoes for this trip.
We Planned to be Homeless
We sold, donated or discarded 95% of our belongings and stored the rest. We turned in our apartment keys and drove off with a backpack for each of us. We have no apartment and no home-base. We are tied to nothing but each other.
A Method To Our Travel Madness
We're embarking on a huge and significant traveling adventure. As we begin to think what this year around Europe will look like we have many things to consider. Here is what is currently on our mind...
Our First Travel Backpack Test Run
It’s a bright and early Saturday morning. Our neighbors are sleeping soundly after a long week of work. We, on the other hand, are up a 6AM preparing for a backpack test run. The idea is to find out how each of us does, simulating a hike with our fully loaded packs.