“Are you guys famous? Should I know who you are?” I looked quizzically at the guy in the Gourdoughs window. “Your shirt!” I look down. Oh crap it is laundry day. Apparently I was wearing my Over Yonderlust shirt out and mini cartoon Shaun and Erica was staring back at him. I blushed. “Yeah, I… Continue reading Hometown Tourism: Gourdoughs Donuts NOM NOM NOM
This is part of the #WinosOnTheRoad trip series with Diana of D Travels ‘Round as we drive across country to start her new chapter in life. There comes a time when every girl needs to live her princess dream. While Diana and I had not been traveling for an extended period of time, it had been over two years… Continue reading My Oasis: The Chicago Hyatt Regency
There are times in a backpacker’s life where you just have to splurge on something fancy - something that makes you feel like you are cultured - or an adult (not mutually exclusive). If you're looking for things to do in Buenos Aires, we may have found a perfect fit. Wine tasting did that for… Continue reading Feelin’ Fancy at a Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires
Part of what made our Buenos Aires experience bearable was the fact that we had a badass-ly placed apartment in the center of Buenos Aires brought to us by the amazing guys over at 9flats. Our Buenos Aires accommodation rocked our faces off. Seriously, we had access to EVERYTHING. Not only did all the buses… Continue reading Rockin’ It with 9Flats in Buenos Aires
If I could pass on one piece of advice - that was given to me - for people going to Buenos Aires, it would be to check out the Mapa Interactivo - the interactive map of Buenos Aires. Do you need to get from one side of the city to another and are not familiar… Continue reading Buenos Aires MUST HAVE: Mapa Interactivo
I’m from Texas - born n’ raised! Hell, I have a massive chest tattoo of the Lone Star, horseshoes, guns, smoke, and our state flower, the yellow rose. If I know anything, it is beef. Yes, we live in Austin, home of the most vegetarians per capita in our grand ol’ state but it is… Continue reading Texas vs. Argentina: THE BEEF OFF
Man cannot live on bread alone. -Jesus Man cannot live on meat alone. -No one, ever In Argentina, it was my goal to prove that second statement has never been said because it simply isn’t true. Food in Argentina spoiled us. Our first meat-filled engagement took place at La Monumental in Salta and like every… Continue reading Food Porn: Losing Our Argentine Steak Virginity
This definitely isn't one of those posts that will tell you how La Paz changed my life, or how you must visit it, or how it was the bane of my existence. This is just one of those posts that gives you a few pointers on what to do if you happen to find yourself… Continue reading La Paz, Bolivia in a Nutshell
***Please excuse the picture quality as we took the pics on my iPhone 3GS. I had no clue what we were getting into.*** If there is one thing on this earth that Shaun and I are not ashamed to spend money on, it would be food. Living in Austin has spoiled our taste buds and… Continue reading A Foodie Experience at Tiesto’s in Cuenca, Ecuador
I was that little girl. You know, the one who asked a million questions. The one who challenged social norms. The one who couldn't for the life of her, understand why the boys in her church group got to go whitewater rafting and rappelling while the girls had to stay put and make quilts for… Continue reading Geotours: Taking My Adventure Virginity in Banos, Ecuador
Oh how time flies and we’re already in the epic country of Peru. While we do have other plans for 2012 it is weird to think we’re already on our last leg of this tour. And while we have been hostel hopping and Couchsurfing to push though the last bit of our budget, we are… Continue reading Hostel Hopping with Hostelbookers!
I know I rarely discuss the downsides of travel but there is one thing that has been driving me bat shit crazy over the past 8 months on the road. Who knew that out of all the countries there would be good beer in Colombia? There is NO GOOD BEER ON TAP anywhere else. None.… Continue reading Beacon of Beer Hope in Bogota
***FAST FORWARD TO BOGOTA, COLOMBIA*** Little kids surrounded us with wide eyed curiosity as we made our way up a concrete ramp at the San Cristobal Sur public skatepark in Bogota, Colombia. Greetings were abound and once they learned Shaun’s name it would be shrieked at him across the park. For some of them, Shaun… Continue reading Our Newest Endeavor: The Launch of BOARDER-LESS.com
Mudpies and mud volcanoes. Much to my mother’s chagrin, I would bust out the backdoor with wild hair and bare feet every time it rained in dry El Paso, Texas and furiously rip up the back yard to appreciate this simple kid’s delight. Never in my life did I imagine I was going to be… Continue reading Playing With Mud in Colombia – Our Mud Volcano!
That time of the year has rolled around again - the time of do-goodery and awesomeness. If you guys are looking for a good place to put your money, I highly suggest supporting the amazingness known as Passports With Purpose. Last year Over Yonderlust donated $10 of our saved travel money to build a village… Continue reading Passports With Purpose 2011: Libraries in Zambia
