Stories of life, love, and travel

We are Dalene and Pete Heck, and these are our honest tales of the adversity of life, the resiliency of love, and the enduring journey of a lifetime.

Greece: A Photo Essay

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A photo journey through the Cyclades

10 Years a Nomad: an Interview with Matt Kepnes

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Nomadic Matt answers questions about life, love, and travel.

Athena the Protector

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Going solo in Athens.

Recovery(ish)

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Bumps along the path from deathly to healthy.

Looking Back, Looking Forward

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Go big and stay home. (A little bit, anyway.)

Domestication Syndrome

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My brain is shrinking.

And So We Traveled, Part One

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We answer the number one question asked of us: Why do we travel?

A Love Story

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A little history on our relationship and our travels.

Travelers of the Year

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Could anything else so wonderful happen in our weird little life?

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