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"We're Baaaaacckkkk"
We made it back to the US exactly 2 months ago today! Our lovely neighbors had a cool yard sign set up for our return. It's been a bit of...
kylajsaphir
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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New Zealand- The Farewell Tour
It's the final countdown... We finished up our road trip on the South Island leaving scenic Kakanui. My cousin's house in Kakanui was in...
kylajsaphir
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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NZ Road Trippin'
Happy Thanksgiving! I am so grateful to have you all in our lives. Enjoy a day full of Family, Friends, Food, and Football (or Rugby if...
kylajsaphir
Nov 23, 20237 min read
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New Zealand or Bust
Where we've been: Auckland, Wellington, Blenheim, and Christchurch *NOTE: I know I've been posting a lot recently. Life has slowed down...
kylajsaphir
Nov 7, 20236 min read
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Korea- A whole lotta Seoul (Part 2)
Where we've been: Seoul, Chuncheon, and Incheon Before I get started, I just wanted to acknowledge all of the events going on in the...
kylajsaphir
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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Korea- Busan (Part 1)
Happy Halloween from New Zealand! Hope you have a warmish and ghoulish All Hallow's Eve! Here is my attempt at catching up on the Asian...
kylajsaphir
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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Hakone to Osaka (Japan Part 2)
Where we've been: Hakone, Kyoto, Uji, Nara, and Osaka Our newest member of the crew, Kimono Monchichi! She rode the speed train too! Last...
kylajsaphir
Oct 28, 20235 min read
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From Bangkok to Tokyo (Part 1)
David and I in front of the largest Buddha in Bangkok at 64 meters (210 feet!!!) We have had a whirlwind of travel recently, hence the...
kylajsaphir
Oct 24, 20235 min read
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From the Rainforest to the Island
Where we've been this week: Elephant Hills Camp (Khao Sok Rain Forest) and Koh Yao Yai (island off the coast of Phuket) The tent where we...
kylajsaphir
Oct 2, 20235 min read
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Waterfalls, Elephants, and Monkeys, Oh my!
Yes we have seen all of the above features and creatures! Its been quite the week and now Fay wants to adopt an elephant and a monkey....
kylajsaphir
Sep 25, 20235 min read
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Wat's Up in Cambodia and Thailand?
Wat: a type of Buddhist or Hindu Temple depending on the country you're in. We've seen so many in the last week that Fay has inquired...
kylajsaphir
Sep 19, 20235 min read
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We Made it to Cambodia!
But first we stopped on Phu Quoc Island and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)- our last 2 places in Vietnam. From island to city life was quite a...
kylajsaphir
Sep 12, 20234 min read
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Full Moon Fests and Fire Breathing Dragons
Where we've been this week: Hoi An, Danang, and the Phu Quoc Islands Before I get to the exciting stuff, I know you're wondering, How do...
kylajsaphir
Sep 6, 20236 min read
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Hue all the way to Hoi An
Where we've been thus far: Ninh Bin (Trang An), Hue, and Hoi An Hoang Long Riverside Homestay Overall thoughts of Vietnam: -The people...
kylajsaphir
Aug 30, 20235 min read
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Hanoi and Beyond
Where we've been so far: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Ninh Binh After over 22 hours of travel with a layover in Korea, we finally made it to...
kylajsaphir
Aug 22, 20234 min read
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The Traveling Trio Hits the Road
We started our travels with a 4 day trip to Brooklyn, New York to visit David's good friend from high school, Bobby, and his two amazing...
kylajsaphir
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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Summertime in the Midwest
At the Point in Hyde Park with the Chicago skyline behind us We just returned from an epic 4 week journey where we traversed 12 states,...
kylajsaphir
Aug 2, 20232 min read
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Living la Pura Vida- Costa Rica
Highlights of the trip: Catamaran Sunset and Snorkeling Boat ride (didn't see a sunset but did get to snorkel and see all kinds of cool...
kylajsaphir
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Costa Rica- Day 5
We made it to Costa Rica and have been exploring for 5 days now. We started in the capital, San Jose, for the first 2 days then headed to...
kylajsaphir
Jun 27, 20234 min read
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Letting Go, Making Space
It’s not the destination, it’s the journey… Mama pack, Baby Bear pack, and Daddy pack. Getting ready to start the adventures! As it gets...
kylajsaphir
Jun 20, 20234 min read
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