One of our favorite places in the world, and our wedding locale, is Carmel-by-the-Sea, a quaint seaside town south of Monterey. It’s a beautiful and fun place to spend a long weekend, which is just what Kelly and I did to celebrate Loïc’s 1st birthday. Bandit, of course, came as the exclusive guest. Carmel-by-the-Sea is […]
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Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas is a pretty cool city – it’s vibrant and warm with a small town feel. I got the opportunity recently to attend a conference there for work and got the chance to see some of its fun sites. Because we had limited time around the conference, we basically crammed in the to-see places in […]
Happy Birthday, Maximilien!
Andy and I had an interesting journey towards pet-parenthood. At our last residence, we fell in love with a local neighbor-dog by the name of Max; a fluffy, loving, delightful, and perfect Bichon Frisé. He would run on over to our back porch almost every day, eager for treats, belly rubs, and lots of love. […]
Kaua’i, Hawai’i, USA
Hawai’i is made up of four main Islands: Kaua’i, O’ahu, Maui, and the main Island of Hawai’i. Tucked in next to all of these are smaller islands, Ni’ihau, Moloka’i, Kaho’olawe, and Lana’i. Kaua’i gets more rain than any other island in the State of Hawai’i. Despite this, when it is not raining, the lush and […]
Summiting Mt. Elbrus Part III – The Top!
Mt. Elbrus has two summits, both of which are dormant volcanoes. The slightly shorter summit (by only about 68 feet) is known as the “East Summit” and was first climbed in 1829. Its sister summit, the slightly taller “West Summit” was first ascended in 1874. Mt. Elbrus sits in the Caucasus Mountains which stand as […]
Summiting Mt. Elbrus Part II – Cheget Peak
For summiting Mt. Elbrus, Andy chose Rainier Mountain, Inc. Expeditions (“RMI” Expeditions), established in 1969. RMI boasts some of the best mountaineering guides in the world and prides themselves on their safety standards and top notch experience they give their clients. They rely on a “leave no trace” approach to climbing – they take environmental […]
Summiting Mt. Elbrus, Part I
Since apparently planning a climb for Mt. McKinely wasn’t exciting enough, Andy decided to embark on summiting the highest peak in Europe: Mt. Elbrus. Located in the Caucasus Mountains in Southern Russia near the Georgia border, Mt. Elbrus stands at an impressive 18,510 feet and holds an important spot on the list of the Seven […]
Uluru, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia
Jutting up above the barren landscape of the southern part of the Northern Territory in Central Australia, Uluru quite simply looks like it doesn’t belong. Known as the “mountain island,” Uluru (also known as “Ayers Rock”) is a large sandstone rock formation sacred to the Pitjantatjara Anangu. It’s stunning in its size; it stands 1,142 […]
The Best of Melbourne
Melbourne is the neatest city – it’s modern, sophisticated, and artsy. It’s the second largest city in Australia and boasts a nifty China Town, the largest free community festival in Australia – the Moomba Festival, the home base for the Australian Open, and the fiercely loved Melbourne Rebels rugby team. Like Sydney, the people are […]
Oregon Coastal Wine Tasting: Buddah Kat’s Newest Addition
The Oregon coast is known for a lot of things: sandy beaches, stalker seagulls, fun shopping, and unique restaurants. A more adult-way to enjoy the coast is to embark on a wine tasting adventure – Oregon is known for its rich pinot noirs and proud wineries that work hard to distance themselves from the California […]