2012 Recap

For the last two years I've done a 20XX by the numbers, so here we go again.

As always, its been an amazing year: filled with laughter, friends, adventure, new people and places, and quite a bit of work.

4 countries (3 new), our lowest # yet

(Not counting the momentary foray into the night in Nigeria) 

13 states  (Both of the non-continental states)

WA, CA, AZ, OR, TX, MD, VA, DC, NY, DE, HI, AK, CO

127 nights away from home (Mackenzie)

95 (Matt)

12 Nights Backpacking/Camping

78,370 airline miles flown

Our first: Safari, sailing class, road bike purchase, week on a boat

And for some answered trivia, check out the pictures I posted in March trying to get you guys to guess where  all we were going this year, and match it up.

2011 In Review

When I ‘did the numbers’ for 2010 travel this time last year, I said if I never had another year like it til I retired, I’d be ok. And it truly was a pretty amazing year. While I didn’t quite beat 2010 by the numbers this year, we came pretty darn close. More importantly we spent tons of quality time with friends, and were blessed by the ability to travel and spend time with some of those who don’t live near to us. Here’s to 2012 being just as fulfilling!

6 Countries (5 new ones!)

5 States

5 trips to Canada

48 days out of the country

3 very special weddings, and visits from all 3 of my favorite Germans

Ok, not so much backpacking but…
20 days of hiking

A mere
110,000 frequent flyer miles used each (with about 200k each in waiting for next year)

1 finished basement!

Cheers!

2010 In Review

I think if I never have another year like 2010 until I'm retired I will still consider myself a lucky person.

Matt & Mackenzie 2010 in review

7 countries

8 states

13 days of backpacking

47 days out of the country

195,000 frequent flyer miles used each

20,000 ft mountain + Mt Rainier.

*** If you like traveling but aren't sure how to get so much if it in, my best advice (aside from getting a job with lots of vacation and flexibility) is to stack up frequent flyer miles. If you're looking for a good place to start, the American Airlines 75,000 mile sign up bonus card that I mentioned this summer is still live. I'll try to put up some different, non-credit card offers soon because a lot of people have been asking me about them lately. If you have them and can't figure out how to use them: ask me. I like helping.