Wandering Stus

We’re Lauren & Jesse Stuart aka The Stu’s from Wandering Stus!

A adventure travel couple who quit our jobs to traverse the countries of Southeast Asia, Nepal and beyond. We’re here to bring you travel tips, epic itineraries and your everyday “how to’s” to help you plan your biggest or smallest adventures, regardless of where you roam. Our goal is simple, to show you how wonderfully amazing travel is and above all to inspire you to go to those faraway places you’ve been dreaming of. Follow along as we tell our stories of places we have been and furthermore where we are going next!

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A morning spent among giant palms watching the light change over the valley.
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This scene was the last thing we expected when traveling to Colombia, but, it was beyond welcomed.
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What’s a place that surprised you during your travels?
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#colombiatravel #cocoravalley #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #hikingculture #hikingtrip #naturelovers #palmtree #natureonly #naturebrilliance

After four weeks in Colombia, we’ve reached our last day. We CAN’T believe it! Time is always a thief.
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🇨🇴 WHERE TO GO IN COLOMBIA
1) Bogota
2) Medellin
3) Salento
4) Cocora Valley
5) Cartagena
6) Rosario Islands
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We haven’t even left yet and we’re already planning our return! Whose coming with us?!
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#colombiana #bogotacolombia #couplesphotoshoot #couplesofinstagram #coupleslove #travelblogging #travelblogs #wandergram #wanderlusters #traveltogether

You know what makes me happy, seeing my wife this happy.
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If there is one thing travel has taught us, life doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s in the simple, everyday moments where memories are made ✌🏻
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With love from Colombia 🇨🇴
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#happywifey #travelgirldiary #travelgirlsgo #girlswhotravel #womantraveler #wifeymaterial #medellincolombia #comuna13 #happylove #explorelove #colombiatravel

There has been no phrase we’ve uttered more in 12 days than, “CAFECITO POR FAVOR”!
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And rightfully so! We’re smack dab in the middle of some of the best coffee in the world. And we’ve been taking FULL advantage.
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📍BEST COFFEE SHOPS IN MEDELLIN:
1) Pergamino Cafe
2) Cafe Velvet
3) Hija Mia Coffee Roasters
4) Rituales Cafe
5) Cafe Revolucion
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Show of hands…who loves coffee 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼
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#medellincolombia #medellincity #poblado #colombiacoffee #coffeeplease #coffeelife #coffeeshop #coffeegram #coffeelove #travelwithus #traveltips

The perfect start to 2022…Colombia ❤️
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La Candalaria is Bogotá’s vibrant neighborhood. Lively, authentic and historic. Home to narrow cobblestone streets, quaint cafes and coffee shops, museums and endless street art, La Candelaria is nothing short of fantástico.
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THINGS TO DO:
• Eat at La Puerta Falsa
• Wander Bolívar Square
• Bike down Carrera 7
• Drink Chicha at Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo
• See what street art you can find
• Enjoy local beers at Bogota Brewing Company
• Devour street corn and Arepas from local vendors
• Enjoy freshly brewed coffee at Cafe Del Mercado
• Visit Museo del Oro

BIENVENIDO’S A BOGOTA, COLOMBIA 🇨🇴
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It’s our first time to South America and we couldn’t be more in love! For the next 4 weeks, we’ll be exploring and traveling around the country of Colombia and let us just say, stoked doesn’t even begin to describe our excitement level!
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Whose been to Colombia?! What’s your favorite place & what recommendations do you have for us?!
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#bogotacolombia #southamericatrip #colombiatravel #monserrate #coupletravellers #cityviews #sunset_today #couplesgetaway #traveltoexplore #traveltogether

A year ago I set a goal for myself…I would speak to a therapist weekly for a year. An entire year. Well, it’s been one year and of the goals I set for myself, I’m so very proud for following through on this one.
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I’ve been reflecting a lot and what I’m come to realize is healing isn’t linear. It’s not meant to be. It’s messy. It’s unorganized. There’s no blueprint, and how it presents itself is different for each person.
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I was struggling. I felt like I lost my foundation. I felt like I lost my sense of self. And at times, I felt like I lost my joy. I just kept thinking “when did life get so hard?”
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It felt like things were compounding. I found myself crying randomly, barely sleeping, and having no f’ing clue why I was feeling everything in such an intense way.
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So I got help. I wasn’t broken, far from it actually. I just needed to talk. To vent. To have a place where I can safely and in a healthy way, let things out.
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So for an entire year, I’ve been doing just that. Talking and releasing. And it’s the single best thing I’ve done for me ❤️
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Slowly but surely, I’m feeling less heavy with emotion, and more grounded with awareness. And this is a feeling I want to keep around✌🏻
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#mentalhealthmatters #therapysession #therapyworks #acadianationalpark #womenwhoconquer #womensempowerment #hikingworldwide #girlsthatwander #outsiders #outdoorlifestyle #planetwanderlust #sheisnotlost #newengland_igers

Salty seas, mountain tops, and waiting for the sun to rise. Cadillac Mountain is not only the tallest point in Acadia National Park, it’s also the first place light hits the United States from October to March.
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📍TIPS FOR VISITING (save for later):
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🥾 There’s two ways to get to the top, hiking or driving. If you’re hiking, the North Ridge trail is the shortest path to the summit.
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🚗 If you’re driving, you’ll need to purchase a $6 vehicle permit and make a reservation. If you don’t, you won’t be getting access to the top. Sorrrryyyy.
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☀️Make sure you get up to the top well before the sun actually rises! The earlier you can get to the summit, the better chance you have at finding a good seat. Plus, you don’t want to miss blue hour (pictured)
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🔦 Pack a headlamp. It’s dark at the top and you don’t want to trip over rocks as your finding your spot to watch the sunrise. Also, it’s not a bad idea to pack a jacket too.
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💨 Make sure to check the weather. If there’s overcast, rain or fog, you won’t be seeing sunrise. Be flexible and allow yourself a back up day or two if your original sunrise date doesn’t work out due to weather.
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🧭 Have a compass or compass app on your phone that’ll show you exactly where the sun will rise.
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☕️ Grab a thermos coffee, a blanket, your camera and enjoy the moment you see light hit the U.S. for the first time.
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➡️ Afterwards, you can head further into Acadia to explore and hike, or go into Bar Harbor for breakfast at either 2 Cats, Mount Dessert Bakery, or Side Street Cafe.
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Soooo, whose been to Acadia NP?! Amazing, right?!
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#sunriselover #nationalparkphotography #acadia #mainelife #earthcouples #hikingadventures #mountainvibes #mountainviews #adventista #hikemore #coupleadventures

GIVE THE GIFT OF ADVENTURE!
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The Adventure Mug 4 Pack is launching today and at a DISCOUNTED price (saweet)✌🏻 “Free To Roam” joins the mug crew as the latest enamel edition, and it’s probably our favorite mug we’ve created.
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The Adventure Mug collection comes in 4 separate outdoor designs (swipe to see), and is perfect for those who adventure and roam. Plus, for every mug sold, we plant a tree 🌲 where it’s needed most.
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🧨 To get a deeper DISCOUNT, share this post to your story (just make sure to TAG us) and we’ll send you a discount code so you can get even more off!
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So, what’ll it be? Which mug is your favorite?
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GET YOUR ADVENTURE MUG TODAY
• Link in bio | Link in stories
• www.wanderingstus.com/adventure-mug
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Sitting on the rock by the bay, just wasting time ✌🏻
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A New England fall road trip should be on everyone’s to-do list. From seaside towns to fresh seafood and not to mention, all the autumn colors, New England is something special during the fall time 🍁 🍂🍁
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📸 Edited with “Wanderluster” from our Adventure Preset pack
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#newenglandliving #couplelovetravel #massachusetts #justtravel #roadtrippin #roadtripusa #traveltogether #travelforlife #rockport #couplelove #seasideliving #newenglandfall

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