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    Unique Bangkok: a day in the fascinating Bang Rak area

    February 13, 2019 Read More
  • Europe Ireland

    Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way : Kilkee Cliffs to Connemara

    December 4, 2017 Read More
  • Europe Ireland

    Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way: Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula

    November 16, 2017 Read More
  • Europe Ireland

    Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way: Kinsale to Kenmare

    October 31, 2017 Read More
  • Phan Rang, Vietnam: hidden beach paradises and motorbike adventures

    One of the best things that happened to us in Saigon was meeting Elise, our With Locals guide on our street food tour. Not only was she a wonderful guide for the afternoon, but…

  • Six months of backpacking Southeast Asia: what we have learned

    Backpacking SE Asia for six months went by in a flash compared to the nine months of preparation. Here are some musings and truths we have discovered along the way.  It has been quite…

  • Zipping Around Chiang Mai: a tourist in need

    It all started at a wat in Chiang Mai when I tried to zip my pants’ extensions on.  The zipper wouldn’t budge and was bent at the most curious angle.  Odd, since I hadn’t…

  • Atumashi Kyuang Monastery, Mandalay

    Exploring Mandalay: An Accidental Motorbike Tour

    So far Mandalay was not enjoyable.  After less than 24 hours we decided that our usual walk and explore method was unmanageable. The frenzied motorbike traffic in Mandalay was overwhelming and I kept thinking…

  • Why volunteering at Elephant Nature Park is awesome!

    When the van pulled up at our hotel, I nearly jumped for joy!  I had been patiently waiting to volunteer at Elephant Nature Park a mere 7 1/2 months.  The day had finally arrived.…

  • An adventurous day trek around Kalaw, Myanmar

    A lot of visitors to this area end up doing a three day trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake.  We weren’t able to make this trip however, so we opted for a day trek…

  • Thai island hopping: which one is best for you?

    We have spent over a month tooling around being beach bums in Northern Malaysia and Southern Thailand. Our travels have taken us to Langkawi, Koh Lipe, Koh Lanta, Krabi Town, Railay Beach, Ao Nang…

  • Discover the spectacular Cordilleras in Northern Luzon

    I awoke suddenly as a ray of sunlight hit me through the bus window. I was freezing – layered in leggings, a skirt, fleece, wool socks and even wrapped in a sarong and light scarf.  The bus was…

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Who Are We?

Who Are We?

We are Todd and Mairin - the past three have seen us leave the US, backpack through parts of Asia, take a camper van around Europe for 7 months and live in Vietnam and Thailand for a year while teaching English. We are currently teaching English online and traveling in Eastern Europe. We are passionate about responsible travel and love to eat, hike and drink the local hooch while conversing with locals. Cheers!

Where are We?

Current Location: Sibiu, Romania

Come see what we’re up to this week!

Come see what we’re up to this week!

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Trying out the reels - here's a throwback to all t Trying out the reels - here's a throwback to all the cool bicycles we spotted in and around Amsterdam.  #bikesofinstagram #amsterdam🇳🇱 #okennasodyssey #visitholland🇳🇱 #bikesasart #amsterdambikes
We loved our week in Kampot, especially driving ar We loved our week in Kampot, especially driving around the countryside. Just past our bungalows on Fish Island, the road turned into the red dirt Cambodia is known for and we passed several salt flats. Unfortunately no one was working them so we didn't get to see the piles of salt, but they were pretty just the same.  #countrysidedrive #cambodiatravel #kampot #saltflats #beautifulcambodia #okennasodyssey #cambodia🇰🇭 #seasiatravel
Angkor Wat has been on the bucket list for a long Angkor Wat has been on the bucket list for a long time and we were so stoked to finally make it there! We also felt quite lucky as we got to experience the magic with only a handful of other people due to the pandemic. Normally this sunrise event would be shared with thousands of people all jockeying for the best angle. There were maybe 15 others when we were there and it was so beautiful and peaceful.  #travelcambodia #angkorwatsunrise #okennasodyssey
#beautifulcambodia #siemreapcambodia #angkorwattemple #visitasia
Has it been here months already? Looks like we are Has it been here months already? Looks like we are on the move again.
Up, downs, and future plans! Summer 2021 Up, downs, and future plans! Summer 2021
Last autumn we got out on a lovely hike in Prespa Last autumn we got out on a lovely hike in Prespa National Park, on the border of Albania, North Macedonia, and Greece.  After a mountainous loop, we finished by walking along the stunning shores of Lake Prespa. It was a little rockier than we bargained for but the views were gorgeous!  #albaniatourism #thebalkans #easterneurope #okennasodyssey #lakeviews #hikemore #visitalbania #getoutside #landscapephotos #naturelovers
A little throwback to the flowering trees in Bucha A little throwback to the flowering trees in Bucharest last spring!  #springfever #springflowers🌸 #flowerlovers #spring_time #bucharestromania #okennasodyssey #cityparks #getoutsidemore #naturephotography📷 #flowerphotos
Spring is definitely in the air but here’s a lit Spring is definitely in the air but here’s a little throwback to our trip to Berat in February when we woke up to the prettiest dusting of snow!  #berat #beautifulalbania #winterscapes #okennasodyssey #lifeabroad #snowday❄️ #easterneurope #albaniatravel
Afternoon at a vineyard... @alpeta_agroturizem Afternoon at a vineyard...  @alpeta_agroturizem  #winelovers #albaniatourism #travelalbania #winerytour #okennasodyssey #livingabroad #easterneurope #mountainviews
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