Wander Together. Live Intentionally.

WhyNotWander is our family’s journey of exploring the world with curiosity, faith, and an open heart. Through travel, we step outside the familiar, experience different cultures, and grow together in ways that only the road can offer. This space is where we share our adventures, the lessons we’ve learned along the way, and practical resources to help other families discover what’s possible when you simply ask: Why not?

- Japan - Italy - Malta - Gibraltar - Thailand - Czech Republic - Mexico - Turkey - France - Vietnam - Montenegro - Costa Rica - New Mexico - Croatia - Utah - California - Gibraltar - St. Thomas - Puerto Rico - Switzerland - Germany - Bahamas - Key West - Savannah

About Us

Before the trips, itineraries, and passport stamps, we’re simply a family who chose to live a little differently.

WhyNotWander began with a desire to step outside the routine and experience the world more intentionally — together. Travel has become our way of growing as a family, strengthening our faith, and seeing life through a broader lens. Along the way, we’ve discovered that some of the most meaningful lessons happen not in planned moments, but in the unexpected ones.

Below is the story behind our journey and the heart that drives it.

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Our Adventures

Every adventure tells a story, and every journey shapes us in some way.

This is where we document the places we’ve explored, the experiences that stayed with us, and the moments that reminded us why we travel in the first place. You’ll also find itineraries from many of our trips — practical guides created to help other families plan meaningful adventures of their own.

If our experiences help make your journey a little easier, a little richer, or inspire you to take that first step, then sharing them has served its purpose.

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Visiting Theressa’s old stomping grounds where she grew up. Even this @frankloydwright house by the river. Now a museum. The neighborhood has some old vintage homes and our favorite hot dog place. #hosekstravel #whynotwander

First trip to Asia was Thailand! It was the place that hooked us and keeps us wanting to explore Asia over and over again! #hosekstravel #whynotwander

Exploring the Chicago cultural center! The dome is made from Tiffany glass and it’s the largest Tiffany glass dome in the world. This building is used for various exhibitions and cultural events. If you’re in Chicago and you wanna cool of

So fun to celebrate this holiday back home. Happy 4th! #250 #hosekstravel #whynotwander

Happy 4th! First time in 5 years we are here in our USA to celebrate this. #hosekstravel #whynotwander

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