The iconic domes of the Metropolitana de la Inmaculada Concepcion rise above the city of Cuenca, Ecuador

"Travel recaptures the intensity of youth when every day holds the promise of discovery
​and the rebirth of wonder"
Teri Gilman

Welcome to the The Journey Is Our Destination.  Over twenty five years ago, we closed our businesses and set out to see the world. 

Long before we conceived of this chapter in our lives, we decided that we wanted to see the world - the world we dreamed about as children - a world before microwave ovens, satellite dishes and a McDonald’s on every corner.  We wanted to be more than just tourists. 

​We strive, in some small way, to experience life in other cultures.   
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What's New! ​Traveling Off-The-Beaten-Path in Musings

Enchanting encounters, mystery meat and Monsieur Bagáges.  As Jimmy Buffet once said "you just can't make this stuff up"
Interested?  Read on
Cuenca, Ecuador 8,400 feet in the Andes, palm trees, a superb quality of life for far less than in North America.  We were intrigued.  Did our research, packed our bags and set off for Ecuador.  What is it like to live in the City of Eternal Spring?  ​. 
Belo Sur Mer, Madagascar
Our objective is to entertain, inspire and facilitate.  Whether you are planning to pack a bag and get out there or enjoy the world from the comfort of your armchair, we provide pictures and stories to fuel the imagination.

​We hope to fire up your desire to see what's around the bend and over the horizon.​
In pictures and words, we'll take you places you may have been or just read about.

We hope to inspire you to explore the world by sharing our journeys to places near and far, both on and off the beaten path.

Our Journey Thus Far - stories told, experiences shared 

MUSINGS

thoughts in passing
​"mus-ing; noun; a period of reflection or thought"

​From time to time Reg, waxes eloquently on a diverse set of topics.
You might want to check out his latest Musing "Traveling Off The Beaten Path"

BlueTopaz"
​when one door closes another opens"​
Almost two years of Covid hibernation allowed us to examine many doors and consider our "What's Next".  Before we could start planning new adventures, we had to close the door on a significant chapter of our lives. ​+more
Initially, we mailed our journals, then we emailed them, now we publish them on our very own website.

Thank you for taking the time to share our experiences.  It's a work in progress.  Please check back as we continue to add to our story.

The World Is Waiting!

 ​If curiosity has led you this far, perhaps you'd like to know a bit more about us.  +read more
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