WELCOME! WE ARE THE SMITH FAMILY!
We’re a family of adventure junkies, off-the-beaten-path explorers and lovers of things outdoors. We love discovering new cultures, hidden gems, and new and unique experiences.
What started out as a love for camping, outdoors and new adventures, has grown to a passion of Emily’s to research and deeply plan out the next adventure which may include chasing waterfalls, hiking remote trails, zip-lining through forests, snorkeling unfamiliar reefs, sleeping in a tree house and finding the most unusual untouched corners of the world. As we have traveled and shared our experiences, we have been met with so many with a huge desire to travel in a similar way but not sure how to do it, not have the time to put into the research and generally asking for advice and tips on where to go and how. After a substantial amount of emails and messages we have sent out repeating our advice, we have decided to bring it all to one place – this blog!
We believe the best stories and biggest memories happen when you take a chance and get out of your comfort zone. Whether it is rock climbing, scuba diving, or trying street food in the middle of nowhere – it will usually include a thrill, some dirt (or sand), along with many challenges and laughs, but the experiences that will keep on giving long after we left.
This blog is where we share stories, travel tips, gear reviews, epic fails, and unforgettable wins. Our goal? To inspire other families to ditch the ordinary, take on a different path, and live a life full of extraordinary memories.
Join us for our wild ride! Let’s get sandy, lost, inspired – and keep finding new paths to explore.
Kyle, Emily, Andiee & Hudson Smith
WHERE WE’VE TRAVELED
We begun our travels out of country as a family when Andiee was age 7 and Hudson was age 2.
These are the places we have explored (so far):
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Mexico – Akumal & Holbox Island
Netherlands – Amsterdam
Africa – Tanzania, Zanzibar & Pemba Island
Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Dominican Republic
Thailand
Peru
St. Thomas/St. John
Panama
Other past trips (before kids): Australia, Canada, Belize, Honduras, Mexico (Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta)