It seems the past 10 years we’ve often found ourselves emphasizing the word travel (versus vacation) because rarely do we leave ample time for rest and relaxation during our trips. Rather, we seek out opportunities for exploration, connection, and ways to truly experience each place that we visit. Although we’re seldom poolside or in a spa, our travels allow us to take pause, reignite a zest for life, and leave us feeling reinvigorated.

Nearly 5 years ago, we brought our goldendoodle, Wrangler Maize into our lives with hopes that he would help us begin to “settle down.” While he did add more routine into our lives, we couldn’t fight our lust for wandering, and instead we made him our trusty travel companion. Traveling with a dog isn’t always easy, but when you embrace the experience- it’s often better. Wrangler is always up to try new things, stops to smell the roses (and trees… and bushes…), and is a good (and adorable) conversation starter. He pushes us out of our comfort zones and is a reminder to enjoy the little things.

Over the years we’ve heard from friends, family, and complete strangers how awesome it is that Wrangler gets to tag along. Often, these conversations lead to questions on how we plan our trips. We’ve also been the go-to for food, drinks, events, hiking, and unique experiences whether in our hometown or simply places we’ve previously visited. This encouragement from loved ones, compounded with our passion for all-the-time adventure, has pushed us to start a pet-friendly travel blog.

Life’s adventures aren’t always a well planned trip, or a spontaneous venture; rather they are often the journeys we embark on when facing everyday experiences with curiosity and optimism. That is why we invite you to follow along with the day-to-day, the spontaneous, AND the well planned as we “take paws + adventure.”