PinnedThe Airport Family SelfieSo the Hattas are doing a thing. We leave today on a year-long journey through parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, South and…Aug 24, 20228Aug 24, 20228
The Cost of Traveling Around the World for a YearAfter returning from our year-long family tour around the world, most conversations about the trip eventually land on one question: how…Dec 5, 202313Dec 5, 202313
It’s Colombia, not ColumbiaA friend who lived in Bogota for a decade reminded me of this fact after I emailed him for travel trips in Colombia. I have to admit…Jul 6, 2023Jul 6, 2023
Almost Missing Machu PicchuWaking up at 3 AM is never easy. Waking up in a cold tent, after sleeping on the ground, so you can wait in line for two hours straight up…Jun 24, 20231Jun 24, 20231
Ecuador: Temptingly Close to HomeIf you’re looking for a soft landing in South America, it’s hard to do better than Ecuador. The country of 17 million residents…Jun 16, 20231Jun 16, 20231
The Galapagos Islands: A Story Told in Pictures (and Some Words)To say I’m a nature documentary fanboy would be an understatement. A non-trivial portion of my day-to-day subconscious is narrated by David…Jun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
New Zealand: Not UglyLocated 2500 miles across the Tasman sea from Australia, 3900 miles from Antarctica, and 7400 miles across the Pacific from South America…May 24, 20231May 24, 20231
Japan: Feeling at Home in a Faraway PlaceThe first thing we noticed when we landed in Tokyo was the quiet. Tokyo is home to over 39 million residents, making it the largest city in…May 3, 2023May 3, 2023