Row, Row, Row…

It’s easy for people to take their surroundings for granted, especially if they’ve been there for a while. Although it’s easy to get downtown Chicago from the suburbs, it’s not uncommon to come across people who have lived here for years and never been to the top of the Willis Tower (formerly known as the … More Row, Row, Row…

She’s BAAaack!

As of 5:10pm today, both of us Britts are on US soil. After 12 months and 15 days, 2 countries, thousands of miles (and dollars), several new friends and countless memories later, our year abroad is over. This past year has gone by incredibly fast, and yet we have grown more individually, and together, over … More She’s BAAaack!

Safari

It’s 5:15 in the morning and Britt and I are flying down the main road to Kanha National Park in an open-top safari jeep. The crisp 45 degree air is stinging our cheeks, but other than that we remain warm because our thoughtful guides have given us blankets to bundle up with. The park doesn’t … More Safari

Kipling Camp

After 20 hours of travel time we finally arrived at Kipling Camp in Kanha, India. Situated on the outskirts of Kanha National Park, Kipling Camp was started in 1982 by a family of British conservationists. The camp is named after Rudyard Kipling, who is the author of The Jungle Book. This jungle is actually where … More Kipling Camp

Where’s the Beef?

It’s funny how you don’t crave something until you can’t have it. As they say, “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” This is true for many things here in India. We miss being able to drive ourselves anywhere we want, whenever we want. We miss being able to walk down a street … More Where’s the Beef?