For today’s Wandering Wednesday, we’re featuring Kurt and Dayna from Wanderlusting.  Traveling the world and absorbing its rich cultural diversity was always a dream for Dayna and Kurt.  The cosmos decided the course of events which culminated the beginning of March 2010.  Since selling off all of their belongings and heading to Europe, the journey has turned out to be one that will never have to end.  Tending to take their time from location to location to absorb the culture, they hope to fully explore the richness of each destination.  

Wanderlusting was started as a personal examination of their travels and seeks to offer advice to new and experienced travelers alike.

Where to find : Wanderlusting

Website: www.wanderlusting.info

Twitter: @wanderlustng

Facebook: Wanderlusting on Facebook

First things first, Why do you travel?

Dayna and I have similar although slightly different reasons for traveling.  Both involve experiencing cultures that our different from our own and rubbing elbows with the people that make them so tantalizing.  The greatest reasons for me are personally a bit more self seeking.  The pull of the road seems to have always drawn me to one location after another since high school.  In the U.S. I have lived in several states, although now it seems that was only preparing me for the world travel I had always so often thought about.

My decision to travel was more a product of time and events.  I had the time, and well, the events seemed to unfold in such a way that the universe was giving me a cosmic kick in the butt.  The world is an interesting place and I think that we are living in extraordinary times.  The world events taking place in so many countries and the momentous cultural  shifts unfolding within my lifetime prompted us to set off to see the greater world and the changes taking place.  That being said, who wouldn’t want to tell the grandkids that they had a beer in 70+ countries on the planet?

What brought you to Romania?

Santa Claus initially brought us to Romania, or at least the festive time of the season that the ol’ man is known for.  In all seriousness, it was a combination of road blues and couch surfing.  Dayna and I were living a fairly restive yet busy life, but we didn’t meet so many people where we were staying in Croatia.  We were invited to attend a Christmas celebration with travelers from all over the world who were also sans family for the holidays.  I had never really thought of going to Romania.  I am not sure how many Americans really think of Romania as a travel destination.  Truth be told, this has been the most exciting and inspiring part of our travels so far.

What was your most memorable experience (good or bad) from your time in Romania?

Can I do both?  Alright, I will.  There are a great deal of memorable experiences thanks to our internationally festive holiday celebrations along with deep cultural immersion.  However, the most memorable time was an entire day spent touring the old world countryside of Transylvania, littered with fortified Saxon churches and aristocratic Székely manor houses.

Our Helpx host was a British expat who has lived in Romania for  16+ years, through the tail end of the Communist era.  He speaks fluent Romanian and has some pretty influential friends.  His knowledge of the country’s history with its myriad of cultural influences gave us a unique and rather privileged exposure to life in Romania, past and present.

We were given the keys to explore a Saxon fortified church in the village of Viscri, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visited a manor house of Count Kalnoky of the Hungarian Székely blood line and were invited into the homes of traditional Romanian families to share their homemade palinka.

All in all, I have never felt so attached to another culture.

My most memorable bad experience in Romania happened in Bucharest.  Surprise surprise, I guess.  I was unfortunate enough to stumble into the wrong cab at the end of the night after a few drinks.  No, it wasn’t a taxi scam.  I had decided to follow a local into one of the cabs.  My thinking at the time was that whatever cab they got into had to be safe- for my wallet, I mean.  It turned out that taking me home wasn’t in order for the night.  At least not right away.

The first order of business was to drive around town (the entire town) to do some drug deals.  I’d been around the block, but never so many times in one night.  About 45 minutes later, the other passenger (aka “dealer”) got out- much richer, I assume.  I half expected him to pay for my fare since I was so unjustly inconvenienced, but alas… no!  The only justice a received for the night’s shenanigans was handing the driver a handful of cash and being one Lei short.

Any advice for travelers headed to Romania?

See the Transylvania region.  No really.  The cultural history of the region is amazing, not to mention that of the entire country.  Targu Mures and Brasov are excellent cities to explore and the people are welcoming to most foreigners.  Do see the fortified Saxon churches in the area.  Skip the Count Dracula stuff and Bran Castle.  Stay away from Maxi Taxis (their versions of mini buses).  They are dangerous with a capital D.  I thought I was going to die, and being from New York I grew up with insane drivers.  If you have the chance and the funds, go on a tour to rural Romania.  The cultural immersion will leave a deep impression in your memory.

How did your experiences in Romania change you as a person and how you feel about travel?

Without getting into too many details, Romania was the first place where I started to feel a significant cultural difference than of home.  I know it is not that dramatic, but I am not what you would consider a truly seasoned traveler.  There are many places I have yet to go.  I prefer to settle in a place for a few weeks and get about knee deep in the culture and hang out with the locals.  From my time in Romania I came to know the differences in the mindsets or locals compared to people at home.  This helps me compare and contrast different ways of living on this planet- a large part of why I decided to travel.

Romania left me with the belief that people are great.  The world turns in many directions and everyone can find a balance to coexist.  My time in Romania inspired me to push ever further in discovering and defining what I am capable of as a traveler.

Okay, last question. Where are you headed next and why?

Do you or someone you know have a memorable experience from your travels? Want to be featured on one of our Wandering Wednesday posts? Send an e-mail to captainandclark@gmail.com

Have you ever experienced something like this in your travels?  Please feel free to post a link to your picture/experience in the comment section below.

For today’s Wandering Wednesday, we’re featuring LivingIF with their motto of doing today what might not be possible tomorrow.  Matt and Erica of LivingIF decided it is better to know what is, than forever wonder what if, so they quit their jobs and set off on an unplanned 24-36 trip around the world.  With a loose idea of the places they wanted to go they left for Vietnam in December 2010 with no itinerary or onward flights booked.  So far they’ve visited 15 countries and are relishing the daily opportunity to learn about other people and cultures as well as their selves  and their relationship.  They write to help others travel, providing information about cities, sights and events in the places we go.

Picture from their 2009 wedding atop Mount Kilimanjaro. How awesome is that?!

Where to find : LivingIF

Website: www.livingif.com

Twitter: @LivingIF

Facebook: LivingIF on Facebook

First things first, Why do you travel?

We travel to broaden our horizons, to see new and different things, follow where the wind blows and seize opportunities as they arise.

What brought you to North Korea?

We went to North Korea because it’s a place where the government and media completely shapes our view.  There is little information or photos about it because few outsiders actually set foot in the country.

The tourist book stores in North Korea are filled with books either about or by their leaders.

What was your most memorable experience (good or bad) from your time in North Korea?

The Kumsusan Memorial Palace.  I still don’t know how to explain or what to think of the “palace”, which is really a place of worship for Kim Il-sung, the founder of North Korea and father of recently deceased leader Kim Jong-Il.  Imagine if the Simpson’s creators were called upon to create the most stereotypically communist, long-winded demonstration of a leader’s greatness.  The reality is so strange that it is hard to believe without seeing it.  Sadly photos are forbidden, visitors are patted down and sent through a metal detector to ensure photos of the main halls are not taken.  I sincerely hope that if North Korea falls this palace is protected and maintained, seeing is the only way to believe that Kim Il-sung was not just a leader, but really a God to the North Koreans.

The Kumsusan Memorial Palace. Filled with displays that you need to see to believe.

Any advice for travelers headed to North Korea?

The only way to visit North Korea is on a tour.  There are several tour operators, but once in the country everyone is on the same state guided tour.  Therefore, the best advice we can provide is to save your money and go with Young Pioneer Tours, the most affordable operator.

How did your experiences in North Korea change you as a person and how you feel about travel?

It made me realize how relative reality is.  North Koreans have no contact with the outside world, therefore their worldly knowledge is what they are told.  They are taught that the US is occupying South Korea and keeping it impoverished.  It makes you understand that you need to travel, connect with other cultures and learn for yourself instead of taking “knowledge” as you are told it or news as it is spoon fed to you.  The North Korea experience makes us value our opportunity to learn about the world first-hand.

A scene from the world's largest musical, the Arirang Games. Performed by 100,000 people, including the 20,000 schoolchildren flipping cards to create the picture in the background.

Okay, last question. Where are you headed next and why?

Do you or someone you know have a memorable experience from your travels? Want to be featured on one of our Wandering Wednesday posts? Send an e-mail to captainandclark@gmail.com

A photo that takes my breath away:

I might have been a little delirious from altitude sickness when I shot this, but it’s one of my only pictures from the top of Kilimanjaro.  I was able to snap a few photos as our group descended from the summit.  I didn’t realize just how high up we were until I looked at this photo once we reached the base.  To be that far above the clouds, and to have gotten there on my own two feet, takes my breath away every time.

A photos that makes me laugh or smile:

This photo makes me smile because it represents one of our biggest dreams coming true.  We made it to Post Office Bay in the Galapagos islands and took out 22 letters addressed to all corners of the world.  Letters that we’ll be hand delivering to the recipients in the near future.  This photo represents the start of the Maverick Expedition and that hard work and perseverance pays off.  You can clearly see our excitement as we stand in front of the bost “barrel”.

This photo makes me laugh because Chris’s dad constantly brings up the fact that the way his belt is hanging makes it look like it is actually his… ahem… first mate (read: penis).  Now I’m going to have to ask you to stop looking at it.

No, seriously.  Stop it.

A photo that makes me dream:

The photo hails from Stone town on the intoxicating island of  Zanzibar.  On our first evening I was able to capture this photo of young boys playing in the water right before sunset.  It was refreshing to watch them frolic and laugh in the waves as the cool evening breeze started to roll in.

Looking at this picture has us dreaming to go back and experience more of Africa.  We feel drawn to the continent and continue to fall more in love with every trip.

A photo that makes me think:

Literal?  Yes.  Mind-boggling?  Yes.   An easy math problem?  Not really.

We found this headstone while searching for witches and healers on the mystical island of Siquijor in the Philippines.  Not only did it take us a few minutes to mentally do the math, but it also made us think about what exactly Luisa did right to live a very long life.

The answer by the way is 116.

A photo that makes my mouth water:

Technically it’s 3 photos, but it all of the same food… so I think it’s okay.  Here’s the thing:  We are obsessed with Thai food.  We love the spiciness (Chris actually ordered a “10 star” the other day) and the intricate flavors.  We’ve tried different kinds of Thai food here and there but we always resort to our favorites: tom kha gai and pad thai gai.  The last time we went to Thailand these were the only two things that we’d order.  I’m not kidding.  We lived off of these meals and weren’t even that sad about it.  Don’t worry, we’d throw in some other Thai snacks, but these were the only two meals that we ate.  SO.GOOD.

A photo that tells a story:

Something that I will never forget is experiencing Ashura firsthand.  The day of Ashura is marked by Muslims as a whole, but for Shia Muslims it is a major religious ritual which commemorates the martyrdom of Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Mohammad.  We were in Bahrain during one of the important days of Ashura.  With a local guide we were able to learn more about Ashura and what it represents.  We wandered the streets witnessing various passion plays and mourning rituals.

One of the most noted rituals is blood letting.  Some Shia men seek to emulate the suffering of Hussein by flagellating themselves with chains or cutting their foreheads until blood streams from their bodies.

A photo that I’m most proud of (aka my worthy of National Geographic shot):

This photo might be one of my all-time favorites.  We were lucky enough to have connections with the royal family’s veterinarian.  He arranged a special training session on royal property where were able to watch falcon’s being trained to hunt.  In this photo, the falcon trainer is rewarding the young falcon for his hard work with a pigeon leg.  The pigeon was actually tied to a large kite that was then sent up in the air.  The falcon had to fly up to the kite and retrieve the pigeon for his reward.  I wasn’t particularly ecstatic with the way the pigeons were treated, but it is a tradition that has gone on for many years and one that we were lucky enough to get to watch.

And there you have it.  Our 7 Super Shots.  Now we have to tag 5 of our friends!  We’re going to choose…

1. Megan from Bohemian Trails.

2. Amy & Kieron from Don’t Ever Look Back.

3. Brock from Backpack With Brock.

4. Jeremy & Shirlene from Idelish.

5. Raul from I Live to Travel.

Join the Game

1. Choose 7 of your own photos, one for each of the following categories:

• A photo that…takes my breath away
• A photo that…makes me laugh or smile
• A photo that…makes me dream
• A photo that…makes me think
• A photo that…makes my mouth water
• A photo that…tells a story
• A photo that…I am most proud of (aka my worthy of National Geographic shot)

2. Write a short description for each image.
3. Write somewhere in your blog post: ‘I am taking part in HostelBookers 7 Super Shots‘.
4. Tell us you have participated and tweet the hashtag #7SuperShots
5. Nominate 5 other bloggers by including a link to their blog in your post.
We will be retweeting and sharing the best posts from participating bloggers.

Head on over and see the 7 Super Shots guidelines post which features a number of fantastic photos.

For today’s Wandering Wednesday, we’re featuring Nomadic Samuel.  Samuel Jeffery is the wizard behind the curtain pulling the strings of Nomadic Samuel – Travel Blog – a travel site featuring photos, videos & quirky travel stories along with photography tips, interviews, esl tips, reviews and general travel advice. Additionally, Samuel runs other related sites: Smiling Faces Travel Photos , Travel Photography Tips , Teach English Travel Overseas & How To Make Money Travel Blogging .

Where to find : Nomadic Samuel

Website: www.nomadicsamuel.com

Twitter: @nomadicsamuel

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First things first, Why do you travel?

I’m self confessed travel junkie. I just feel so alive on the road where I’m constantly being stimulated by new cultures, experiences and people that I encounter. I love the sense of uncertainty that one feels when backpacking. I honestly, don’t make too many places and just let things unfold naturally. I might make a new friend, try a new food, get lost or feel inspired. Sometimes that all happens in one given day. It’s all of these moments that keep me going.

What brought you to India?

Prior to visiting India, I already had a lot of experience working and traveling in this part of the world. If anything, given my experiences in India, I wish I had gone sooner. It’s a fabulous country rich in culture, people and cuisine and just about as diverse of a place as I’ve ever been to before.

What was your most memorable experience (good or bad) from your time in India?

My most memorable experience was taking the trains in India. I just found it so fascinating. I met some very colourful people, drank plenty of Chai and looked out of the window in awe of all the beautiful scenery, slums and rural villages and large urban centres along the way.

Any advice for travelers headed to India?

India is an enormous country and trying to see and do too much all at once is a recipe for stress or failure. My suggestion, is to plan on visiting for a minimum of a month or longer, if time permits.

How did your experiences in India change you as a person and how you feel about travel?

Prior to visiting India, I had been backpacking for over a year and I had found myself feeling a bit under-whelmed by the constant routines of a nomadic life. India rekindled my passion for being on the road and provided me with the kind of stimulation I had been lacking for a while. I was also challenged at times. Overall, I really felt alive and in the moment when I was there.

Okay, last question. Where are you headed next and why?

I’ve recently visited friends in Korea and Taiwan and I’m now considering where to go next. I’m likely going to stay in Asia for the year. Countries that I’ve never been to before (such as Mongolia, Nepal, Burma, the Philippines and Sri Lanka) are high priorities for me.

Do you or someone you know have a memorable experience from your travels? Want to be featured on one of our Wandering Wednesday posts? Send an e-mail to captainandclark@gmail.com

Today’s photo is coming at you from the plains of the Serengeti, Tanzania.  We had the opportunity to safari through the beautiful Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater before hiking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.  Tawny snapped this shot of a pregnant lion as our safari was coming to an end.  We didn’t get to see her give birth, but our guide told us that she was very, very close.

With the help of our friend and fellow travel blogger Cailin O’Neil from Travel Yourself, we searched high and low, ingesting copious amounts of Voodoo Donuts, to find exactly what it is that sets Portland apart from other big cities in the Pacific Northwest.

Take a look at our Portland video below.

 So what are the must-do’s while in Portland?

You absolutely have to make a stop at Voodoo Donut.  There are three independent locations in Portland and it’s likely that there will be a long line.  Are you vegan?  No problem!  There are an assortment of donuts to fit your dietary needs.  Our suggestions?  Try the bacon maple bar and the grape ape.  You will not be disappointed.

In the mood for cultural diversity?  Spend a few hours touring the Lan Su Chinese gardens.  You can sit down, relax, and enjoy some green tea.  Our favorite part was the “covered walk to celestial hall of permeating fragrance”.  Not sure what it was that we were smelling, but it sure was good.

Whether you enjoy reading or not, Powell’s bookstore will keep everyone in the family entertained.  At three stories high, one can find books about everything from shaved puppies to signed copies of “Honey Badger Don’t Care”.  There’s even a coffee shop inside with delicious coffee and yummy treats.

What will we do differently next time?

We were only in town for a few days so we didn’t really have the chance to fully partake in Portland’s food truck community.  They had all types of trucks ranging from those specializing in Mexican food to Middle Eastern delights.  You can bet your bottom burrito that we’ll be there next time!

Have you been to Portland?  What do you think makes it so great?  Feel free to let us know in the comment section below.

He is very dear to my heart.

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There are a few things that every adventurer secretly hopes they will find. Among those are: the title to a yacht, an unexplored cave, an unattended dog sled, and a treasure hunt. Tawny and I were lucky enough to get one of these. I’m sorry to say, it wasn’t the yacht.

It was the treasure hunt.

Now most people might delete the following email if they found it in their inbox. Disregarding it for some type of Russian Bride scheme. Tawny and I, however, are travel bloggers and adventurers. This is the kind of thing we live for. Not to mention for anyone in the entertainment industry, the ultimate litmus test for success is the number of your crazy obsessed fans. This was pretty much the jackpot.

The email read:

Sue
Mysteriouly.

I know, right! AMAZING.

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Needless to say Tawny and I immediately ran the email address through every ISP service we had availabel to make sure that it didn’t come from some shack in the plains of Siberia. Once we confirmed the fact that the email was legit, we were on that treasure hunt like white on rice. First thing first, we found the apartment complex mentioned in the first mission. Now if 107 had been a room number that might of been helpful. 107 turns out to be a building in the Young Heung Dong WooBang complex. How many rooms could there possibly be in the 107 complex you ask?

Oh, about 52. Well, precisely 52 to be exact.

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 ”Geumee Umma” was a hard clue to crack. “Geumee” we figured meant “gold.” Umma” was harder to figure out. All of our Korean co teachers had no idea. And you can’t just punch in a phonetic translation of Hangul into Google Translate. We had to go old school on this one. Just like Harrison Ford would have.

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So of course I knocked on every door. Every single door.

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“Anyeong Hasayeo. Geumee Umma?” I asked. After the first 13 floors of me knocking on doors asking for Golden Mom (we didn’t know that’s what we were asking until later) with camera crew in tow security finally came to ask us to leave.

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 Now on a watch list and still no closer to our goal I sent an email to our mysterious Sue asking for another clue.

This is what we got.

What a fool I had been. I should have been looking for a Golden “Umma” (Mom) this whole time.

By this point security and I were on close terms. Well, he was very familiar with me at this point anyway. It turns out I should of asked him first.

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“Geumme Umma?” I asked.

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“Ugh,” he grunted and pointed to a directory. He showed me the right room, and we were off.

[To be continued...]

For today’s Wandering Wednesday, we’re featuring Amanda from A Dangerous Business.  Amanda is just an ordinary, small-town Ohio girl trying to balance a “normal life” of school, friends, and family with an unquenchable lust for travel.  She’s always looking for that next chance to get swept away in the next adventure, be it around the globe or around the corner.  This love of travel and search for adventure has lead her to travel as often and as far as possible, chronicling her journey on her travel blog, A Dangerous Business.

Where to find Amanda from A Dangerous Business:

Website: www.dangerous-business.com/

Twitter: @DangerousBiz

Facebook: A Dangerous Business on Facebook

First things first, Why do you travel?

Travelling was never really a big deal for my family when I was younger.  Sure, we did yearly vacations to Florida and Virginia and even to the Bahamas once.  But going beyond those comfortable borders never really even occurred to me until I hit high school and began to get interested in the wider world.

I got my first passport when I was 18, and began travelling as often as possible soon after.  Since then, I’ve taken advantage of every opportunity possible to travel, from the U.S. to Canada to Ireland to China to New Zealand, and other places in between.

I travel because it’s something I’m passionate about.  I travel to meet new people, experience new cultures, and to force myself out of my comfort zone.  I feel like travel allows you to truly get to know yourself – and it’s been great getting to know my over the past seven years.

What brought you to New Zealand?

In short: because I’m a bit of a geek.  In high school, I became obsessed with the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and through it, New Zealand.  I would watch those movies and literally get chills dreaming about seeing that scenery in person.  So I made a promise to myself that I would go to “Middle Earth” after I graduated high school, and I began saving my money immediately.  Two years later, I was there.

What was your most memorable experience (good or bad) from your time in New Zealand?

You’re asking me to choose just ONE?  Impossible.

Trekking on a glacier.  Bungee jumping (3 times!).  Horseback riding on a beach.  Watching the New Zealand rugby team beat the Australians live.  Road tripping through the South Island.  Seeing rare takahe birds on Kapiti Island.  Climbing inside hobbit holes.  Walking up the steepest street in the world.  Cruising through a misty Doubtful Sound.  … I could go on and on.

Any advice for travelers headed to New Zealand?

New Zealand is a small country, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that there’s not much to do there!  The country is incredibly diverse in its scenery, and friendly in its people.

The one tip I give people when they’re headed to New Zealand (other than to not be too stingy with their budgets) is to be sure to include Wellington in their itinerary.  I fell in love with NZ’s capital while living there, but many travelers discount it as a political capital and skip over it in favor of other destinations.   But Wellington is absolutely worth a visit!  The city is hip, vibrant, and in a really great location (though it’s nicknamed “Windy Welly” for good reason).  It’s definitely worth a couple days of your time.

How did your experiences in New Zealand change you as a person and how you feel about travel?

New Zealand changed me in ways that I think I’m still discovering.  Living there for nearly five months taught me so much about myself and the way I want to approach my life.  New Zealanders have a wonderfully refreshing attitude towards life that’s quite a bit different from the way I was brought up in the U.S.  The “no worries” attitude that permeates NZ society definitely got under my skin, and I think I’m actually a better, more grounded person today because of it.  I know that sounds corny, but it’s true!

New Zealand also turned me into a bit of an adrenaline junkie with all of its adventure sports, and I think that often carries over into my other travels, making me a little less afraid of straying from the path or going solo if need be.

Studying abroad in general really made me more of a self-dependent and confident person, which I know without a doubt has helped shape me into the independent traveler I am today.

Okay, last question. Where are you headed next and why?

2012 is going to be “the travel year” for me.  I’m not a full-time nomad like many other travel bloggers, but I want to be as mobile as possible this year.  I already kicked off the year with a trip to Canada, and I’ll be following that up with a trip to Iceland in March, and then a month in Eastern Europe in July, followed by a couple weeks in the UK in August.

I’ve set a goal for myself to travel SOMEwhere every month this year, even if it’s only an hour away from home.  I’m a firm believer that you don’t have to go really far to have an adventure, so I’m hoping to take my own travel advice this year.

Do you or someone you know have a memorable experience from your travels? Want to be featured on one of our Wandering Wednesday posts? Send an e-mail to captainandclark@gmail.com

The lowdown:

A few weeks ago we went to a casting call held by the same producers of the Amazing Race for a new reality series called Ford Escape Routes.  It’s an epic road trip with extreme challenges along the way.  What makes it even better is that we would use social media to help us complete and win challenges.  Along with that, our fans and followers would also have opportunities to win trips and prizes.

We pretty much aced the casting call and a few days later we headed back to Seattle for an on-camera interview.  We were feeling pretty confident after our on camera interview but were reminded that the teams they choose will need to have a strong social media following.

You already know what we’re asking for.  It hurts us to resort to this but this is a contest that was quite literally made for us.  Not only is it an epic adventure, but we could win $100,000!  That would be more than enough to complete the Maverick Expedition!

Reasons why it pains us to ask this of you:

1. We want to have a quality and dependable travel blog that excites and inspires other to travel… not one that constantly asks for followers, likes, or subscribers.

2. We don’t want to have to tell anyone if we don’t make it on the series.

Reasons why you should follow/like us:

1. Our travel videos have way more substance than Keeping up with the Kardashians.

2. We’re related to Kevin Bacon.

3. We provide funny and informative travel videos like the one below:

So what can you do to help us out?  It’s easy!  You can:

1. Follow us on twitter: @CaptainandClark

2. Like our page on Facebook: http://facebook.com/captainandclark

3. Spread the word.

We have some stiff competition and can use all the love we can get.  It’ll bring you some good karma in the new year and every new like/follow will help feed a unicorn for a year.  Now who doesn’t want that?

Thank you for even making it through this post.  We have already experienced so much support from the traveling community and are so grateful for where we are today.  Now, let’s get us on that road trip!  You are the key to our ignition.

This little guy thanks you… and so does the sea lion.