Happy Monday traveler!

We’ve been traveling but in a different way the last week. We thought we’d highlight some of the most inspiring places from Passport Inspiration to this date.

You may have missed reading about them the first time, so here’s a chance to catch up.

🌍️ What’s Going on In the Travel World?

• TSA announced this major change in airport security - We just experienced this yesterday at the airport and it felt so strange. 🙌🏻

• Archeologists discover ancient pyramids in Poland - Having seen pyramids in Egypt and Peru, this article fascinates us. 🤯

• UNESCO has made this castle a World Heritage Site- We’re not surprised by this addition. 👀

• This place in Crete, Greece has also been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List - looks like we’ve got another place to visit! ❤️

• We’ve never had a flight delayed because of this before - How would you like to be the one to discover this? 🐍

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🙌🏼This Week’s Inspiration

One of the greatest things about traveling is that you learn about different people and their cultures. We love to travel internationally and experience this all over the world. 

But one thing we do every summer is a 12-day bike trip around one of the United States. We find an incredible amount of inspiration even in this domestic journey. Part of the reason why is that we spend the trip with about 30 other people.  They all teach us something different about where they live and what's most important to them. 

Perhaps we could write an entire edition of Passport Inspiration about each of the trips we've taken over the years. It’s better, though, if we just encourage you to spend time with other people and make new friends as much as you can. 

😀Some people might think traveling abroad 100% of their days would be attractive but we think there's plenty of inspiring things right at home. 

With that being said, here are highlights of some of the places that have inspired us recently and a bit of a preview of what's to come the rest of the year of Passport Inspiration. 

🇳🇴 Norway (Preikestolen)
Hiking to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) was both exhilarating and humbling — a sheer cliff rising 604 meters above the stunning Lysefjord. The view from the top was one of the most breathtaking we’ve ever seen, reminding us how small we are in this vast world. Norway’s natural beauty is rugged, serene, and absolutely unforgettable.

🇦🇺 Tasmania
Tasmania surprised us with its untouched wilderness, dramatic coastlines, and peaceful walking tracks. Whether spotting wallabies on a hike or standing in awe of the cliffs at Wineglass Bay, the island felt wild and grounding at the same time. It’s the kind of place where nature slows you down and fills you up.

🇪🇬 Egypt
Staring up at the Pyramids of Giza was like stepping into the pages of a history book. Egypt is layered with wonder from the stillness of the desert to the vibrant energy of Cairo. Every corner felt sacred, powerful, and alive with stories.

🇳🇿 New Zealand (Waiheke Island & Mount Cook)
Waiheke Island was a dreamy escape with rolling vineyards, coastal walks, and a peaceful island rhythm that instantly made you slow down. In contrast, the towering peaks of Mount Cook National Park stirred something deep within… a reminder of nature’s awe-inspiring power and beauty. New Zealand offers both rest and adventure in perfect balance.

What’s Coming Up in Passport Inspiration

We’ve spent this summer traveling around South America and can’t wait to write about:

• Bogota, Colombia 🇨🇴 

• Machu Picchu, Peru 🇵🇪 

• Galápagos Islands 🇪🇨 

• Easter Island/Rapa Nui 🇨🇱 

Thank you for continuing to support this newsletter and the love for travel. We’ll be back with a traditional edition next week. 

Happy travels 😃🌎

👋 Have an Inspiring Week

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See you next week,

Trisha & Bob