We're making our full-time travel dreams a reality, and providing inspiration and tips to help you do the same.

 
 

Meet Megan & Derrick

We're Megan and Derrick Kotlus, aka "The Kotli" (cot-lie). Head to our bio if you want to learn more about our story, background, and our crazy decision to pack up and travel.

Our Adventures

From our summer road trip in Canada to our adventures in Southeast Asia and Europe, we've spent over half a year traversing the globe. Check out which locations we'd recommend and the various ways we've explored!

Travel Tips

Making the leap from full-time jobs to full-time travel is no easy task. By sharing our experiences, insights, and discoveries, we hope to provide guidance and inspiration for anyone looking to do the same.

 
 
 
“The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.”
— Anna Quindlen
 
Cashing waterfalls along the Columbia Gorge! Found some gorge-ous ones 🤓 . . . . #oregon #visitoregon #columbiagorge #hoodriver #traveloregon #waterfalls #traveling #travelers #travelcouple #wanderers #goexplore #lovetotravel #roamtheplanet #travelg
“Almost anything will start working again if you unplug it for a little while...even you.” - Anne Lamott • Excited for some much needed R&R and family time in Oregon this coming week! We’re headed to the airport and then it
This time next week we’ll be back in the PNW road-tripping Oregon and enjoying some of these amazing views again! Only this time we’ll be sharing them with my (Megan’s) family and celebrating @chelseasj_ ‘s wedding at the end
Missing this view a little extra today! Derrick and I spent many afternoons in these Adirondack chairs (Changs in hand 🍺 😉) enjoying the slow-paced lifestyle of Pai, Thailand during our stay at @tribalpaibackpackers. We rented a little bungalow to
Lost some lbs and gained some elevation with John and @jepuffer this weekend! Because we’re firm believers that if you’re going to workout, it might as well be with views like these 😍😎 . . . . #hiking #coupleswhohike #hikingcouple #hiki