"What is that feeling when you’re driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? – it’s the too-huge world vaulting us, and it’s good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies."

— Jack Kerouac, On the Road

We're Rebecca and Jared, two people passionate about making memories together.

Our travels have taken us from waterfalls in Iceland to the mountains of Haiti. A few years ago we embarked on a month-long road trip from the Mojave Desert to Mount Rainier to New York City. After 30 days and 7,000 miles on the road together, we had an idea: what if we spent a year and a half backpacking around Latin America?

After a couple of years, what seemed like a dream has become our reality. In September 2017, we hopped on a one-way flight to Mexico City with the plan to say "yes" to every opportunity that greeted us.

We promised each other a lifetime of novelty, support, adventure, and wide-eyed moments. Here's to making good on that promise as we lean forward to the next crazy venture.

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Rebecca

lover of the desert, brujería, salsa dancing, spicy food, sweet treats, wildflowers, the Pacific Ocean, and cats

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Jared

lover of the mountains, dark coffee, hip-hop, board games, rock climbing, gardening, writing, and cats

Our Rules to Travel By

  • Eat like the locals. Always order everything con todo.
  • Measure the journey in memories, not miles. Remember what your trip is about.
  • You can't see everything. Dive deeply in a few places rather than shallow in many.
  • Flirt with places. Allow your heart to fall in love.
  • Not every moment will be exciting. There will be rainy days.
  • Be humble. There's always something to learn.
  • Savor simplicity. Memories don't cost much. 
  • Find your own path. Don't do tours unless you have to or it enhances the experience.
  • Be kind and patient with yourself (and your partner). You'll make mistakes. 
  • Engage and communicate with locals. Try to learn the language as best you can.
  • Be grateful. Cherish the opportunity to be wherever you are. 
  • Enjoy the ride. Sometimes it's more fun than the destination.
  • Be open and curious. Adventure may be dangerous, but routine is lethal.