After stumbling upon an old copy of the book, 1000 Places to See Before You Die, I decided to make our own list. An updated and personal bucket list of places to see, things to do, and adventures to take. Dan and I are a yin and yang duo that work in harmony, most of the time.

Here are a few examples:

He is extrovert and can strike up conversations with everyone. While for me, being in a room with more than two people and I tend to go mute...or leave. 

I'm an organizer, planner, list maker, and worker bee. Dan likes to go with the flow and wing it.

Coffee and the news in the morning is where you'll find Dan. Feet to the ground, out the door walking my furbaby, Ollie, is my wake up ritual.

My temper gets me into trouble, especially when I'm tired. His jiujitsu mindset keeps him level....except when he is hungry!

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I traveled a bit before Dan and I got together, so periodically I'll share some stories from over the years. Highs, lows, and the details beyond the pictures. 

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When we aren't at our full time jobs, you can usually find us hiking or biking, even though living in Illinois does leave us on flat ground most weekends. Outdoor explorations are our main focus, however we are both lovers of food, history, architecture, and anything that gives us new perspectives on life and the world.  We have wanderlust in our souls.....well I do, and I drag him everywhere with me....follow along as we roam about near and far. Hope our (my) quest to see the world inspires a bit of wanderlust in you! 

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Cheers! 

Katie + Dan ✌❤