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  • The earth is all before me. With a heart Joyous, nor scared at its own liberty, I look about; and should the chosen guide Be nothing better than a wandering cloud, I cannot miss my way.

    – Wordsworth

  • Itinerary (join us!)

    We intend to take the next six months to travel the world, and will keep you all up to date for at least the closest three months out. We are so excited to experience this adventure together, but we also welcome you to join us for any portion of the journey as well! We'll also keep this site updated with the names of friends who are signing up to join, in case you want to come as a group!

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    Wedding - Siena, Italy

    May 11-15, 2016

    We were so excited to have 49 of our closest friends and family join us at the Casa Cornachi for four days of fun. Wednesday - A hike and pizza party; Thursday - Legal Ceremony in Lucignano and wine and olive oil tour through Tuscany; Friday - "Intimacy Fest" hosted by our dear friends Dave and Paula; Saturday - Symbolic Ceremony

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    A Mediterranean Sail - Punta Ala, Italy

    May 15-21, 2016

    We chartered a beautiful 42-foot yacht to sail the Mediterranean, and visited Elba, Capraia, and beyond. A big thank you to Brad Telepo, Tom Ingoglia, Kim Forsythe, Grace Ho, Craig Lange, Greg Gilman, Erin Cassady Dorion and Zak Cassady Dorion for making a kick-ass crew!

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    A Trek Through The Camino de Santiago - Spain

    May 23-June 25, 2016

    After enjoying  a week of luxury, we are going to switch speed and embark on 36 days of trekking through the northerly route of the Camino de Santiago.  

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    Pride Weekend in Lisbon, Portugal

    June 25-29, 2016

    With the recent shooting in Orlando, Andrew and I decided to combine our fun-filled honeymoon with a weekend of love and solidarity by celebrating PRIDE in Lisbon, Portugal.  Plus, after being one with nature for 35 days, we need to let our hair down and get weird!

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    WWOOF-ing in La Grange D'Oustaud, Bordeaux, France

    July 1- July 15, 2016

    Andrew worked two years ago on a horse farm in Bordeaux, and we intend to go back to see the family he stayed with and get our hands dirty. There is usually is a wonderful fireworks show at Château la Riviere the first Friday in July, so we'll begin our stay with an evening barbecue at the family vineyard which is just nearby and then watch the fireworks!

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    Vieilles Charrues 2016 

    Carhaix, France

    July 14-17, 2016

    The Vieilles Charrues, or Old Ploughs Festival, is the largest music festival in France, attracting more than 200,000 festival-goers every year. This festival was created in 1992 in Finistère as a private party for 500 Camino pilgrims. The following year, the festival welcomed more than 2000 and that was the beginning of its success story.  Andrew and I will be going to hear Disclosure on stage.  So fitting!

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    Drinking champagne in Champagne, Bordeaux and Paris, France

    July 18 - 25, 2016

    Andrew suggested that, after working hard on the farm for a couple of weeks, we should go relax and, dare we say it, consume bubbles in none other but bubble country! So we'll start with a weekend in Bordeaux, followed by 3-4 days in the Champagne region, and we'll end with a weekend in Paris! Oui! Oui!

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    Couch Surfing  

    Abu Dhabi, the UAE

    July 25-27, 2016

    We met the coolest woman, Beth, at the US Embassy in Florence, and she invited us to couch surf with her and her husband, Gordon, in Abu Dhabi. Since we agreed to say "yes" to every opportunity, we took her up on her offer!

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    Trekking the Himalayas and Meditation School

    Kathmandu and Pokhara, Nepal

    July 27 - August 21, 2016

    Two years ago, Candace trekked the Poon Hill circuit through the Himalayas, and this year, we are taking on the Annapurna Circuit! This 14-day trek is mid-level and anyone who hikes regularly could handle it - no problem! We then have scheduled a 6-day cleanse and yoga meditation retreat in Pokhara at the Sadhana Meditation School. Come join us! Ohm...

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    Exploring the East

    Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos

    August 22-September 14, 2016

    With three weeks to burn between Nepal and Bali, we decided to visit some of the amazing countries of the East, starting with Vietnam, where our two friends from France, Melanie and Thomas, honeymooned 12 years ago.

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    Simple Living in Singaraja, Bali

    September 15 - October 17, 2016

    We've rented a two-bedroom house, complete with outdoor shower and private swimming pool, on the northern coast of Bali. It will be nice to have a month of stable living, and we have an extra bedroom for you! And this just in - Andrew's mom, Jane, will be joining us the second week of October!

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    Pilipino Pood in Boracay, Philippines

    October 17-October 25, 2016

    We haven't been able to get enough of the islands, so we decided to add one more to our list before we finish. Candace's old roommate, Jeff, is from the Philippines, so we are stopping by to say hello to his grandma's birthplace on our tour!

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    A Day or So in Tokyo, Japan

    October 25-October 29, 2016

    After some bad luck with the Australian Embassy and Jetstar and AirAsia (causing us to miss our flight to New Zealand), we even surprised ourselves by staying a few days in Tokyo! Rickshaws and public baths, baby!

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    One Final Rest Stop in Hawaii

    October 29-November 7, 2016

    We want to be home in time to cast our presidential vote, so we decided to end our world tour by taking the trip full circle and ending in one of Candace's favorite spots, Oahu! Candace's mom and dad were kind enough to cover hotels for the stay, so it's just R&R to end this crazy adventure!

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