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In 2009, we created Ordinary Traveler to chronicle our travels and share our love of photography. Over the past 10 years, this site has grown tremendously and is now one of the top travel and lifestyle blogs -- offering useful travel advice and vacation ideas.
Not everyone wants to quit their job and sell all their possessions to travel. People who want a family, a home, and an adventurous life are the “ordinary” people we strive to connect with and inspire. Our goal is to help others find a balance between a healthy home life and wanderlust.