Welcome | Introductions

We are a growing family of 5. We are adventure seekers, though not necessarily risk takers. We believe that families are made strong through quality time and unplugged conversation. We understand and know that family time often comes at a great cost as parents are flying by the seat of their pants, trying to make ends meet, and constantly weighed down by the pressures of providing and nurturing for their family - that's why we think it is all the more important to make it a priority.

We hope that in this space we will be able to share the beauties of disconnecting from a screen and experiencing life to it's fullest. We hope you will be inspired to break the mundane mold you live and realize that your life is here and now - not a few years down the road. Your travel dreams are within your grasp and you can make it happen on whatever budget or family dynamic you possess.

About us:

Manny:

•  Panamanian by birth (and proud of it). Though he did not travel much as a kid, living in Florida and Utah, he has a goal to be a member of the Traveler Century Club as soon as he can. He speaks Spanish fluently. While in college, he lived in Santiago, Chile for 2 years, and did an internship in China.

• •  On the Cheap. This is a guy who's favorite time of the whole year is his birthday because everyone is sending him stuff for free - I don't mean friends and family - I mean businesses and restaurants. One of his purest joys in life is finding a good deal and sharing it with others.

Lorie:

• Born Texan, she has big dreams, big personality and big heart for beauty around her. From a young age her family has loved to travel though always staying close to her Texas Roots. She lived in Singapore as a child, and later Italy for 18 months. She speaks Italian and spent a summer in Bolivia serving the NGO, Andean Rural Healthcare.
• Her biggest drive is new adventures. She loves to try new things and will do almost anything at least once to know she's done it. 

Kids:

• We have 3 rambunctious kids. Currently, 6, 4 and 18 months, they keep us constantly on the go whether at home or abroad. High-energy is an understatement when talking about these 3 because they really only have the one speed - GO!

 As we collect our travel plans - both past and future we hope we will give you helpful information for your next trip or in the least inspire you that no matter what your constraints - your next trip is just around the corner!