Our Wayfaring Ways

Inspiring others to put on their boots and hit the road

At my heart, I am a traveler. I love a backpack on my back, taking a long road trip, or heading out on an airplane. My husband and I started our marriage in a VW bus, traveling across the United States and Canada. This sparked in us a sense of adventure, and we have never stopped seeking out new places to visit and explore. Our goal is to be on the road as much as possible and to share our travel logs with others. When not out wandering, we can be found sitting around our dining room table, mapping out the next adventure.

Whether you travel near or far, for a couple of days, or months at a time, travel expands your world view, brings you into contact with people from all different walks of life and cultures, and helps to shake up the daily routine. Travelers come home with a fresh perspective and a greater respect for the diversity of this sacred world.

“I have a New Year’s tradition. I lay all my travel dreams on the table, sort them out, prioritize, and begin the process of turning those dreams into reality.”

— Rick Steves

I post regularly about our travels on Instagram - @noellecrollins

Travel Log

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Bigger Betty Hits the Road

Last month (with somewhat mixed feelings) we traded in our beloved little Betty for a slightly bigger travel trailer. We have named her “Bigger Betty” and she is 5 feet longer and 6 inches wider than tiny Betty, which makes a world of difference when you are traveling with 300 pounds of adorable Newfie dog love. This November we are hitting the road for a four week, Thanksgiving adventure, and each day I will be sharing a little bit of what it is like to be working and living on the road.

Labyrinths, writing, and travel

It probably comes as no surprise that I love to be on the road. It is one of my essential truths – this need to wander, seeking new places and adventures. I love the way that travel stretches me outside my comfort zone - how it requires me to pare down my essential belongings to what can fit in my suitcase or backpack. How it invites me to meet new people, different systems and ways of being in the world.

Ohh Orlando - you did not disappoint

Over Easter Break we made our way to Florida to visit our daughter. She moved there a couple of years ago with her partner, and has really fallen in love with the state. She described it as a place as green as Seattle (where she grew up) with abundant water everywhere, but with sunshine and warmth instead of cold and darkness. A perfect combination really.

2018 Travel Year in Review - Top 10 Take-Aways

We just wrapped up another great year of travel – spending 106 days out on the road, visiting four different countries, and 6 separate states. With that much road time, we came home with a few lessons learned and some new insights to carry into our 2019 travel adventures. Here are my top ten travel take-aways for 2018.

Betty's Maiden Voyage

A few months ago, we made a big decision and bought a teardrop trailer that we promptly named Betty. She is a super, cute, teeny tiny thing, and we were inspired to purchase her after spending our last two summers on the road.

Autumn in Europe

This past October we traveled to Europe for our son’s master’s degree graduation. He has been living in Munich, Germany for the past 2+ years and will remain there as he completes a PhD program. Based on how much he has settled in, we think it is unlikely that we will see him stateside anytime soon, but that is okay. Although we would love to have him just down the street, he gives us a good excuse to watch for discounted tickets and make our way overseas.