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Finding Beauty In Power Outages

April 19, 2018April 30, 2018 Life Is Meant For ExploringLeave a comment

In every travel experience there is beauty… even if we don’t see it at first. The same is the case with power outages and blackouts! Find out what we like to do when the electricity disappears. Continue reading Finding Beauty In Power Outages →

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The calm before the store... literally😐 Not 5 mins later we were overcome by a relentless sandstorm. - Our little friend being much wiser than us on local weather phenomena took off running and disappeared before we even knew what was happening. - As the wind began to batter our faces with sand we packed up the camera and ran for our motorbike 🏍 parked a few minutes away. Don’t worry, we survived with only dust-filled eyes and brown mucus for the next few days 😂 E X P L O R E #sunsetspot #riversunset #coupleslovetravel #bagansunset #passionpassport #meetinglocals #couplesmagazine #mothernature #sandstorm #mytinyatlass #passportstamps #passportadventures #travel #sunset #travelphoto #globe_captures #worldexplorers #worldexplore #explorewithme #calmbeforethestorm #earthpix #worldtravelpics #traveldiary #mytraveldiary #burmesedays #travellife #lifeoftravel
Mesmerized by what we’ve found around every corner 😲 - What’s something that’s mesmerized you lately? E X P L O R E #globecouples #couplegoals #coupleslovetravel #couple_tale #travelcouples #couple #couplesmagazine #findyouradventure #turnthecorner #explorenewplaces #baganmyanmar #bagantemples #highschoolsweethearts #bestfriendsforlife #yearabroad #lifeabroad #getoutside #passionpassports #travelinspo #inspiringtravel #fuelyouradventure #wanderworld #wanderersandwarriors #wandelust #wanderworld #wanderlust2018
There isn’t anything much better than than waking up to the chirps of birds 🦅 , the gentle rustle of leaves 🍁, the breeze caressing our faces, the fresh smell of mountain air, and rolling over to find you by my side. - What was supposed to be less then 24 hours in Kalaw will be turning into 3 days 😃 it was love at first site... kind of like another time I can think of 😉 - We foresee many more lovely breakfasts surrounded by nature as we take in the scenery that reminds us so much of home. E X P L O R E #globecouples #couplegoals #coupleslovetravel #couple_tale #travelcouples #couple #couplesmagazine #findyouradventure #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #americansabroad #americandreamteam #girlfriend #boyfriend #fiance #proposed #bridetobe #weregettingmarried #letsbuildtogether #sharetea #somuchloveforher #somuchloveforhim #hestheone #shestheone #mylove #loveatfirstsight #highschoolsweethearts #highschoolsweetheart #mymate #bestfriendsforlife
I spy... with my little eye.... a bright green something on Alli’s shirt. In this case it happens to be the “Nike” logo from the shirt she got in Vietnam. - In some photos it tends to stand out like a sore thumb. And to really be “picture perfect” she’d be wearing something more “beautiful”. But, for us living out of carry-on backpacks has meant only packing the bare necessities and so most of our clothes are multi purpose. - Athletic shirts are perfect for drying quickly, being comfy, and covering shoulders no matter what you’re doing. Sure, you see tons of photos of people in short dresses in temples or cute spaghetti tops (and she has some of those too) but this isn’t the place for them... Even if we’re not “picture perfect” we’re happy because it’s not about us, it’s about respecting the local culture and wearing clothing that fits with the level of modesty of the country we are visiting. - We are never ones to typically call people out publicly, but the amount of cultural unawareness we have been experiencing lately is cringe worthy. For all our fellow travelers exploring SE Asia, let’s strive to give tourists a better image. Cover up when you know you are going to be visiting temples and don’t walk around in your bikini once you leave the beach. We are guests in others’ homes 🏡 so let’s play by their rules😉 E X P L O R E #girlfriend #boyfriend #fiance #engaged #photooftheday #potd #instagood #instagreat #instamoment #instadaily #culturallyappropriate #respectful #bestoftheday #hisandhers #togetherwecan #bettertogether #travelwear #iamtb #dreamcouple #couplegram #couplegoals #coupleoftheyear #relationshipgoals #travelgoals #traveltips #bagantemples #baganmyanmar #bagan
Have you been to Bagan? The temples and pagodas in this magical land have left us breathless. - As we drove around today with no map and no plan we stumbled across this hidden gem. - While its exterior walls were crumbling and there were plants growing in the rubble, Alli was so excited she pulled me in after her. After all, the places off the beaten path are what we love to explore most. E X P L O R E #welovetravel #welovetotravel #traveljunkies #travelpartner #travelpartners #backpacker_pics #backpackerstory #travelduo #travelcouple #creativetravelcouples #globetrottingcouples #bloggercouple #exploremore #travelinspiration #travelinspired #travelinsta #travelgoals2018 #worldtrip #lifeontheroad #pagoda #pagodas #temples #asiantemple #burma #bagantemples #bagan #explorewithus #passionpassports
Coming from the US, whose history is relatively new, a mere child in comparison to ancient cultures such as those found in Myanmar. It is fascinating to be able to visit such an old and historically rich site full of temples and ruins to explore. - Walking into and around these temples leaves us with an immense sense of awe. - As we wander from temple to temple we find ourselves pondering over the centuries of people who have visited these sites before us. It’s times like these that inspire us to learn more about the places we are visiting and dive into understanding the way things were long ago and how things have changed over time. E X P L O R E #travelingcouples #coupletravel #coupletraveller #coupleswhotravel #travelcouple #travelgram #travelawesome #bestvacations #beautifulmatters #livetravelchannel #theglobewanderers #travelsandchill #wanderfuldestinations #couplestravelgoals #travelblogger #travelblog #mydestinationguide #iamtb #wanderworld #wanderlusting #bagantemples #bagan #traveltheworld #worldtravelpics #ancientcultures #historicpreservation #lifeexplorers #global_family #globalworld #global_highlights
As cliche as it sounds, it’s not about the destination, it’s the journey that you will remember. - Setting off on an adventure with no destination in mind, getting lost, meeting friends along the way, and then stumbling onto a place we never knew existed, but that, as we realized later, we were searching for all along... These are the moments we all live for. E X P L O R E #boobieshack #bagantemples #bagan #baganmyanmar #enjoythepresent #enjoythejourney #itsnotthedestinationitsthejourney #journeyon #exploreit #justgo #getouthere #stepoutside #sunset_lovers #sunset_ig #lifeismeantforexploring #templesunset #getoutandexplore #globe_captures #globe_shotz #worldnomads #adventuresofpitbear
Marveling in the beauty of the land of 2,000 temples. - We’ve spent our days here hopping on our electric scooter, wandering with no real destination in mind, getting lost in the oasis of sacred ruins, and exploring the nooks and crannies of each hidden temple we find. - The intricate work that goes into each one is amazing and hints at what life might have been like 1000 years ago. As we explore we find our minds wandering to a distant time and have enjoyed seeing where our imaginations take us throughout the day. - Feeling so incredibly fortunate to be in this beautiful land full of rich history exploring and learning together. Taking an hour to just sit and admire the world around us during sun rises and sunsets have been our favorite moments of the day. - If you’re considering SE Asia, Myanmar and Bagan should be on your list! Come between October-April if you want to experience #balloonsoverbagan we may have missed it this time, but don’t worry... we’ll be back! E X P L O R E #globecouples #couplegoals #coupleslovetravel couple_tale #travelcouples #couple #couplesmagazine #findyouradventure #adventurelikeyougiveadamn #templesofasia #templeruins #bagan #baganmyanmar #bagantemples #sacredsites #foreignlands #traveltogether #adventuresofpitbear #sunsets #templesunset
Mom don’t kill us 😆 helmets just aren’t a common thing for rent or over here 🛵🙅‍♂️🚴‍♂️ we tried! - We’ve been out chasing the dream and exploring Began on our trusty electric steed for the past 4 days. Epic sunrises 🌅 followed by hours of wandering around back roads and off roading through grasslands. Each temple more mysterious and breathtaking than the one before. And of course, no day of exploring is complete without catching sunset with new friends. Speaking of which, thanks @kirsten_bell95 for capturing us shamelessly posing on our bike 😂 E X P L O R E #globecouples #couplegoals #coupleslovetravel #couple_tale #travelcouples #coupleswhotravel #couplesmagazine #favcouple #favoritecouple #bagan #baganmyanmar #exploremyanmar #scootergang #takemeaway #offonanadventure #adventureofalifetime #timetowander #wanderworld

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