We're the Smileys: Kevin, Sadie, and Sapphire. As a family, our passports are our prized possessions, and our home is wherever our next adventure takes us.

Kevin is an author, with a passion for the tranquility of fishing and the intricate beauty of timepieces (I love collecting and talking about watches). I also share a love of coffee with Sadie and Sapphire.  

I have a passion for helping others and prefer to help anonymously. 

I prefer my coffee hot even in the heat of summer, Americano anyone? While my wife and daughter prefer the colder offerings, Iced mochas for the win!

Sadie, with an iced mocha, made with artisan coffee, in hand, is our storyteller, weaving our experiences into posts that we hope resonate with your wanderlust. 

Sadie has a passion for helping others and will give until she cant anymore.  It brings a smile to her face and warmth to her heart to see that she has helped someone's life become better. 

Sapphire, our young explorer, may not have charted her course yet, but her heart is set on making a difference and embracing every creature with four legs or wings. 

Sapphire is also a giver and so far has given her time and energy to helping at dog shelters and feeding migrant children. She has a big heart and wants to share her passion for helping others with the world.

Our Commitment to You, Our Fellow Wanderers

As the Wandering Smileys, we’re not just about sharing our adventures; we’re here to make yours unforgettable too. Here’s how we plan to be your compass in the vast world of travel:

Insider Travel Tips and Tricks: Every twist and turn we've taken has taught us something new. We're excited to pass on these nuggets of wisdom to you. 

From mastering the art of packing to uncovering the best times to visit popular spots, we’re here to help you. Expect our blog to be a treasure trove of practical advice, helping you navigate the challenges of travel with the ease of seasoned explorers. Learn from our mistakes.

Or at least you will laugh at our antics as we learn what to and not to do.

Honest Reviews and Personal Recommendations: Our journey is dotted with countless stays, bites, and experiences. We believe in the power of honest, firsthand information. 

Whether it’s a cozy coffee shop in a hidden alley or a bustling local market, we’ll give you our unfiltered opinion. Our reviews and recommendations are not just lists; they are stories of our encounters, designed to help you make informed choices and discover the true essence of a place.

Championing Local Communities: At the heart of our travels is a profound respect and love for the communities we visit. We strive to bring you closer to the soul of every destination – through its people.

 We’re committed to highlighting local businesses, artisans, and initiatives. By choosing to include them in your itinerary, you’ll not only have a more authentic experience but also contribute to the local economy and the preservation of cultural heritage.

In every post and recommendation, we promise to bring you the best of our knowledge, the sincerity of our experiences, and a deep commitment to responsible travel. Join us as we uncover the world, one journey at a time.

Our philosophy is simple: travel, touch lives, taste the world, and be generous. We've wandered through bustling markets, shared meals with locals, and left pieces of our hearts in the places we’ve visited and with the people we've met. 

Along the way, we’ve discovered that generosity is a currency accepted everywhere, and we aspire to inspire you to open your hands and hearts to the world.

Join us as we recount our escapades, from hidden coves,  to towering peaks, from quaint cafes to vibrant street food stalls. We promise to share the unfiltered reality of our travels—the serene, the chaotic, and everything in between.

We invite you to explore with us, to find joy in the journey, and to become a part of a community that believes in the transformative power of radical generosity. Let’s venture into the unknown together, with open hearts and endless curiosity.