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We’ve learned a lot in our lives from traveling the world and spending over a decade together. Invest in yourself and see what you can learn from our experiences and mistakes.

A Year In South East Asia

Life Is Meant For Exploring: A Year In SE Asia

May 15, 2017June 8, 2018 Life Is Meant For ExploringLeave a comment

We’ve been talking about traveling and living abroad together for the last 4 years and have finally taken the leap and are making it a reality.Continue reading Life Is Meant For Exploring: A Year In SE Asia →

The Art of Staying Positive: How We smiled Our Way Out Of Missing A Flight

The Art of Staying Positive: How We Smiled Our Way Out Of Missing A Flight

May 13, 2017June 8, 2018 tjmurphy5412 Comments

Sometimes, no matter how prepared you think you are, your plans are just destined to go wrong.Continue reading The Art of Staying Positive: How We Smiled Our Way Out Of Missing A Flight →

Creating a vision board

7 Steps For Creating A Vision Board

April 5, 2017June 8, 2018 allirowingLeave a comment

Making a vision board is both fun and inspirational. Regardless of whether you have made one before or not, you will gain something new from the experience each time you do it!Continue reading 7 Steps For Creating A Vision Board →

The Power of Visualization

The Power of Visualization & Why Vision Boards Work

April 4, 2017June 8, 2018 tjmurphy541Leave a comment

If you’re like a lot of folks out there and think vision boards are just a bunch of mumbo jumbo, then think again.Continue reading The Power of Visualization & Why Vision Boards Work →

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"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures." ~Alice in Wonderland . Some days just seem to fall into place. . Tag us in your adventures to be featured @lifeismeantforexploring . 📸 & Caption Credit: @tryxxie check out her page for more awesome adventures. . Enjoy life one adventure at a time with us @lifeismeantforexploring E X P L O R E Some photos allow you to escape, even if it’s just for a moment. The power of a single photo is undeniable. . Scrolling down our feed this photo popped up and I had to take another glance because my mind was immediately transported to our months spent in Bali. . 📲 Tag your travelbuddy below 👇🏻 . 📸 Credit: @manueldietrichphotography . Check out his amazing photography and presets you can use to make your photos look incredible. . More places to explore @lifeismeantforexploring . More places to explore @lifeismeantforexploring E X P L O R E Jo Walton said it best, “There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them.” . We’ve seen a fair share of epic sunrises in our day... but this one quite possibly takes the cake! . 📸: You can see more of what is probably one of the most epic sunrises we’ve ever seen over @_chris_tina.c . Tag your adventures using #lifeismeantforexploring to be featured! . More places to explore @lifeismeantforexploring E X P L O R E Exploring the Sahara Desert is one of those adventures we can all say we’ve pictured in our heads. . Growing up we always visualized what it would be like to be in such a barren and unforgiving part of the planet. Scenes from the movies would fill our head like in Lawrence of Arabia or the Mummy. . Now, we are watching our friends experience what it is actually like for themselves as they explore Morocco's western border in the Sahara on camelback! . 📸: You can follow all of their crazy adventures and shenanigans @stay_lit_and_send_it . “Camel bros for life 🐫 Stay lit 🔥  Keep sending 🤘 Morocco, you’ve been good to us. Time for the next adventure to begin ✌️✈️🌏” . Tag your adventures using #lifeismeantforexploring to be featured! . More places to explore @lifeismeantforexploring E X P L O R E The Umpqua Hot Spring in Central Oregon is one of our favorite places to escape to. . 📸: @travelsofsophie captured the beauty of these mystical pools perfectly. Check out her page for some of the coolest travel photography on the planet! . For all of you wanderers in #Oregon the Umpqua is the epitome of wanderland. Filled with waterfalls, mountain lakes, and pristine rivers, no traveler in Oregon should pass on this magical place. . Tag your adventures using #lifeismeantforexploring to be featured! . More places to explore @lifeismeantforexploring E X P L O R E Pura Lempuyang was one of our favorite temples in Bali. It’s an absolute must see for anyone heading to the island of the gods. . Check out what our friends over at @turisteando_the_world had to say about this amazing place!⬇️ . “My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon in Tokyo, Bali, and Seoul. We explored cities, rice fields, remote beaches, and temples. We had the adventure of a lifetime! . This photo is from a visit to Pura Lempuyang... Most tourists stop at Gates of Heaven to take a picture, but we also went up 1,700 stairs to visit several temples!” . We know from personal experience that the climb to the top is worth every step 😉 . Tag your adventures using #lifeismeantforexploring to be featured! . More adventures @lifeismeantforexploring E X P L O R E Every wanderer can appreciate the joy of discovering a new waterfall. Sounds like Scotland is calling our name! . Check out this awesome waterfall from our friends over @acouplescalling ⬇️ . “Scotland has a crazy amount of waterfalls, and we definitely didn't get tired of chasing those waterfalls 🌊 . Being able to sit there listening to the water rushing around you and looking at the view has to be one of our favourite things to do! Its something we could never get tired of ❤” . Tag your adventures using #lifeismeantforexploring to be featured! . More adventures @lifeismeantforexploring E X P L O R E #acouplescalling #waterfallchasing #waterfallhunting #seetheworld #travelwithme #waterfalladventures #TravelTagged #travelcouple #Globecouples #travelcouples #travelustcouples #dreambig #couplestravelgoals #wanderintwo #iamtb #wanderlust_tribe #travelawesome #coupleswhotravel #warriorsandwarriors #creativetravelcouples #travelcoupledestinations #traveltogether #traveltoday #hiddenscotland #instatravel #scotlandshots #couplegram #letsflyawayto #travelgram We’ve decided that the time has come……. . After several months back home we are dying to hear the stories of your adventures! . Use the tag #lifeismeantforexploring to share your travel and adventure stories with us. We will start FEATURING our favorites on our page and in our daily stories. . Calling all creatives, dreamers, travelers, and explorers! If you have an awesome story that you want to share with the world post it and use #lifeismeantforexploring and we will share it on our page. . You can also email us directly to share your stories and collaborate with us. We can’t wait to hear all about your adventures. . Wherever your wandering soul may take you we want to share your story with the world! . Follow us @lifeismeantforexploring Photo: @kylecottrellphoto E X P L O R E #travelawesome #finditliveit #beautifulmatters #beautifuldestinations #acolorstory #travelbloggers #dametraveler #darlingescapes #sheisnotlost #wearetravelgirls #femmetraveler #ladiesgoneglobal #neverstopexploring #exploremore #backpackwithme #letsgoeverywhere #speechlessplaces #bestplacestogo #thetravellingnomads #backpackerstory #womenwhotravel #gltlove #travelmore #bestvacations #girlsthatwander #passionpassport #wonderful_places Our most recent adventure took us to the shores of Door County, Wisconsin. Alli grew up traveling back east for family reunions each year as a kid to participate in the annual Ephraim Regatta. - This time TJ got to experience what this awesome place is all about sailing on Lake Michigan, experiencing a traditional fish boil, and hopping around to a few of the nearby islands. - Cheers to an epic week spent with good people, drinking great beer, and exploring new places. - Where are you traveling next? Let us know in the comments 😎 E X P L O R I N G #travelwithus #beenthere #explores #explored #exploring #ouradventure #adventuresquad #optoutside #doorcounty #washingtonisland #explorewisconsin #exploretheusa #americanadventure #thisisit #somuchtosee #outdooradventure #naturevacation #backpackers #adventurecouple #couplegoals #mylifestyle #worldofwonder #wanderlust #wanderers #wherewewander #travelblogger #lifesavacation

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