There’s an almost magical feeling when you cross the International Date Line. Tokyo welcomed us with open arms, offering a blend of modern order and timeless charm. Jet lag settled in, but the city’s energy felt like a perfect rhythm shift.
Travel days always start the same way: earlier than feels reasonable and filled with more excitement than sleep. This morning began at 4:30 a.m. in Las Vegas — the kind of wake-up call where the world is completely quiet and you wonder briefly whether anyone else on earth is awake. Bags were zipped, lights flipped…
Today was a big day for the Layland family, one that Wendy and I will remember for a long time. We left St. Augustine at the early hour of 3:30 AM, embarking on a journey to take our oldest daughter, Dakota, to college. The decision to fly rather than drive meant we had quite an…
As a lot of you know, I will be playing tennis at Biola University starting next month! So it was not the ideal time to take three weeks off of tennis. Luckily enough, I have an amazing Dad to play tennis with! Dad and I played tennis four times on this trip in four different…
Flying Home As we wrap up our 5th trip around the world, I’m filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. This adventure was nothing short of spectacular, and I feel so blessed to have shared it with my family. Traveling with them, exploring new places, and creating memories together is a gift that I cherish…