Gorgeous trails and delicious food on the island of Madeira, a Portuguese “hiker’s paradise” in the Atlantic.

For the first time since having children, Scott and Kristine embark on an adults-only international adventure. We do our best to deliver the goods as their tour guides in Berlin and Bavaria.

Overworked and in need of an alpine escape, we drive due east to the High Tatra Mountains on the border of Poland and Slovakia.

Joined by Kirb's parents, we look to find the ideal balance between big-draw tourism and old-world charm on the Greek island of Corfu.

A family trip filled with bicycles, canals, and windmills in the Netherlands and the best food Europe has to offer in San Sebastián, Spain.

The stereotypes are true: Thailand is hot, the food is delicious, and you can enjoy the tropical beach vacation of your dreams (if you figure out how to avoid the tourist traps).

Shaped by a rich history with Soviet and Scandinavian influence, Tallinn, Estonia is a fascinating blend of modern and medieval.

With our good friend Kevin as a translator and guide, we eat our way through Tokyo and explore the stunning fall colors in Hokkaido, Japan.

A return trip to Lyon turns out to be a great excuse to meet up with an old friend and explore the breathtaking Écrins National Park.

We welcome our first visitors since the pandemic for some Berlin extravagances and a week of hiking between small Scottish villages on the West Highland Way.

On the occasion of Motherboy 70|40 - Kirb’s intergenerational birthday bash with his mom - we return to the Pacific Northwest for three weeks of all our favorite stuff.

Looking to beat the crowds, we travel to the largest and most mountainous Greek island for a week of early-season hiking and beach camping.

Tunisia is a place of great history, natural beauty, and economic depression. Soliciting affordable luxury in such poverty can feel disingenuous.

A tale of two vacations, road-tripping and yachting through Turkey.

The Lofoten Islands in Norway offer some of the most rugged outdoors in Europe, with staggering views and punishing conditions.

We follow up some much-needed family time with a misguided attempt at hiking and camping in Bavaria using only public transit.

One friend’s everyday life is our luxurious vacation as we visit the medieval French village of Cordes sur Ciel.

How a canceled flight on a small Atlantic island led to attending our first Passover Seder.

Deep in an isolated, snowy valley in Switzerland, the tschäggättä appear every winter just to be a problem.

A super-contagious pandemic variant, testing in short supply, and an intense snowstorm make their mark on our first trip back to America in two years.