Scho & Jo – Jenn and Elliot | Full Time Travelers

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HELLO.

WE'RE JEN & ELLIOT

High school sweethearts who traveled around the world for a year before facing lockdown in India for 5 months. After returning home, we decided to explore our own backyard and buy a 34′ Trawler to explore America’s Great Loop.

WORLD TRAVELS

Our first year of full-time travel was spent exploring 7 countries in South America, New Zealand, Australia, and India before facing a national lockdown. You can find our experiences on our YouTube channel.

travel by water

Jennifer writes a weekly blog published every Monday about navigating the waters as a young boating couple with minimal experience and the obstacles we face.

Elliot writes about being a software engineer as a digital nomad on the water. His blogs are available every Friday!

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We provide resources for other full-time travelers, people interested in boating for the first time, and information about America’s Great Loop.

Welcome from An Urban Journey!

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Goodbye, An Urban Journey, Hello Scho and Jo! First off, thank you to all of our family, friends, and followers that have caught up

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We just released our most recent video where we in

We just released our most recent video where we introduce you to our 3rd family member, Ollie. We also recount our memories traveling around the world and meeting many of the dogs along the way. She's our new travel partner.

Link in our bio for the video.

"Reflection - looking back so that the view lookin

"Reflection - looking back so that the view looking forward is even more clear." - Unknown

We're on our 10th good docking experience and it's taken a lot for me to move on past our 2 terrible docking experiences, but looking back on it, those bad docking experiences taught us a lot of what not to do. It's in the reflection, we learn from our mistakes and move forward.

We are never presented with lessons until we are r

We are never presented with lessons until we are ready to learn them. Sometimes we feel as though things happen to us, but instead I've begun to view these lessons as they happen FOR us. As if we needed the lesson, in this moment of time. While the lessons at times may be painful, we know the lessons are opportunities for growth and development. The person we become as a result of these lessons learned. That's kind of what this first month of boat life has been like for me. So I thought I'd share a list of some of the few lessons life on the water has taught me:

🌊 Go with the flow. Don't try to plan everything because plans change. Flexibility is beautiful, perfection is an illusion.

🌊 Have a strong anchor. For me it's Elliot, Ollie, and a good anchor. We're currently working on upgrading our existing anchor so we can sleep better at night without worry about dragging anchor.

🌊 Leave the dock. Don't let fears of the "what if" get the best of you because leaving the dock is the first step and also the hardest. You won't regret it.

🌊 Your critical thinking skills are greater than you think. We've been able to trouble shoot a variety of problems on the boat. Before we left, I was worried we wouldn't be able to figure out some of these things, but together, we've proven myself wrong. You'll figure it out. Just keep going.

🌊 It's going to be great. This saying is one I adopted while going through architorture, I mean architecture school. Hard moments are always followed by beautiful moments. Going through narrow shoals, running aground, and dragging anchor lead us to meeting some really wonderful people who have reminded me that the pain is temporary and it get's better!

Comment below with some of the lessons learned you've had that haven't necessarily been easy, but have made you grow in ways that you never expected. I bet we have more in common than we think 😉

We anchored two nights at Blue Springs State Park.

We anchored two nights at Blue Springs State Park. As we watched the sunset and the moon rise on our last night, we saw a manatee to the front of our boat and an alligator to our stern. It was at that point that Elliot knew all of the difficulties it took to get us to this point were worth it.

One of the benefits of having a dog on board, is t

One of the benefits of having a dog on board, is that it forces us to get off the boat and explore, so we can also take Ollie out. On our maiden voyage, we explore Blue Springs State Park in Florida and anchored in a beautiful little inlet just off the St. John’s River. We took Ollie to shore twice as day which allowed us to explore the park and see the manatees. We both mentioned how nice it was to see this part of Florida because we had never been before. We really appreciated Ollie forcing us to get off the boat and explore, even if that means going to the same state park 4 times.

We decided to take a maiden voyage aboard Pivot be

We decided to take a maiden voyage aboard Pivot before starting our "real" journey. It was a 5 night, 6 day cruise down the St. John's River in northeast Florida to some of the more quiet spots. It was a great learning experience for us as we navigated waterways, anchored, and docked, all for the first time. Elliot learned the importance of knowing the number of rotations for our steering wheel and Jen learned the importance of making sure the lines were tied to the boat before docking. Together, we also learned what "leeward" and "windward" is after anchoring on the windward side of a large lake with 12-15 knots of wind the entire night.

Let us know in the comments below what are some of the lessons you've had to learn the hard way. It's always better to laugh together!

Chapter 2 begins today. Hello life on the water!

Chapter 2 begins today. Hello life on the water!

Yup, that's right. We bought a boat! Meet PIVŌT, she's a 1990 34' Marine Trader, Double Cabin. She's our new home, mode of transportation, and will be the place we make a lot of memories, grow through the good and bad, the place where we challenge ourselves and where we get challenged.

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Chapter 1 has come to a close. What a wild ride it

Chapter 1 has come to a close. What a wild ride it’s been this past year. We want to take a moment to say thank you for following our journey!

We left our home in Atlanta, Georgia on an adventure to travel around the world for a year. Our one goal was to last for one year. We had big plans and even bigger dreams. It’s kind of funny because half way through our year of travel, we were dreaming of staying abroad for even longer, just so we could take more time to explore, learn, and grow. Traveling and experiencing new places, meeting new people, and learning new things was addictive. As things change and well, a global pandemic certainly changed our plans, it brought us home sooner than we had expected. Regardless, it was still the best year of our lives and we wouldn't trade it for anything!

We hope you will continue to follow along our journey as we begin chapter 2 tomorrow! We’re excited for what’s next, and hope you are too. Until then, we just posted episode 118 on YouTube - link in bio.

Photo locations:
1. Taj Mahal, Agra, India
2. Port Philip Bay, Melbourne, Australia
3. Milford Sound, New Zealand
4. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
5. Quintay, Chile
6. Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
7. Montevideo, Uruguay
8. Buenos Aires, Argentina
9. Machu Picchu, Peru
10. Cuidad Perdida, Colombia

Music by: @ehrlingofficial
Song: This is my Passion

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Our last morning in Goa was spent driving around t

Our last morning in Goa was spent driving around this lush and green state on our motor scooter. It was the perfect day to reflect on our journey. It’s given us time and space for us to think about what the past 5 months in India has taught us. It’s been a journey. It’s been really hard at times, while also incredibly rewarding! It’s difficult to put into words all the lessons learned in just this one country, but the word that keeps coming to mind is contentment. We found contentment in things we didn't expect, we learned valuable lessons from people around us, and grew as individuals.

Coming back to the United States was difficult. We did not get to complete the year around the world trip as we had originally planned, we wouldn't change it for the world! It’s not about the places we didn’t get to visit, but instead we get to cherish all of the phenomenal memories we’ve had on this journey. That was one of the best experiences of our lives.

Namaste, India. Until next time!

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It's wild how fast time flies by! Today we were re

It's wild how fast time flies by! Today we were recollecting our time in lockdown in India. We held onto the comfort of each other while we were scared for the uncertainty of being in a foreign country during lockdown. Exactly one year ago, this day was special because the Prime Minister asked for the entire country to go outside to their porches, patios, and rooftops for 9 minutes of solidarity and light candles for the health care workers and other essential workers. It was really special to see this beautiful expression of community. It was one of our favorite memories in India and was one of the many things that made staying in India worth all of the stress and fear of the uncertainty.

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To all our friends celebrating, Happy Holi! #happ

To all our friends celebrating, Happy Holi!

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We toyed with the idea of driving Lambo to the air

We toyed with the idea of driving Lambo to the airport, but in the end we couldn't fit Jen with the suitcases, so we had to nix the idea. Too bad Lambo couldn't come back to the states with us.

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We just posted our last day in Goa to YouTube. It

We just posted our last day in Goa to YouTube. It was a stormy day but we had to see the popular Baga Beach before we left. We were so sad to leave, but knew it was time for us to move onto the next adventure.

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This was our first "touristy" things since lockdow

This was our first "touristy" things since lockdown began in March. It had been 4.5 months since walking around the forts of Jaipur and learning about some of the history in Rajasthan that it only made sense to learn about the forts of Goa and the history of this state of India.

Or maybe it was just the fact that it was one of the few places open and available for tourists.

Episode 115 has been posted to YouTube; link in our bio.

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While we were traveling around Goa, we decided to

While we were traveling around Goa, we decided to take a walking tour to learn a little bit more about this state of India while also getting to know a local. It began at the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church which holds mass everyday in 3 languages: English, Konkani, and Portuguese. We were blown away by the variety of languages we heard around India. While we were in Rajasthan, we learned they spoke dialects that Goa natives didn't usually speak. It was completely fascinating to us and gave us a greater appreciation for language and communication.

Episode 114 has been posted to YouTube; link in our bio.

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Thanks for holding my hand when things get tough.

Thanks for holding my hand when things get tough. You're my rock when things don't go as planned, when I need someone to listen, and to help me get through the hard times. I can’t wait for what the future has in store. 2021 is going to be an amazing year!

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We knew Goa would be green, but were unsure just h

We knew Goa would be green, but were unsure just how green it would really be. Episode 113 has been posted to YouTube where we get back to our roots and cook our own meals, show you our beautiful airbnb, and begin to explore the beautiful state of Goa on a motor scooter. Link in bio.

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The small things. India taught us a lot during our

The small things. India taught us a lot during our 5 months there, but one of the biggest lessons was to appreciate the small things in life.

What are some of the small things in life you have come to appreciate more in 2020?

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After 108 days, we left Jodhpur and had our first

After 108 days, we left Jodhpur and had our first post quarantine travel! Unfortunately the airport in Johdpur was closed, so it took a while to make it to our next state. We began our two travel days with a 6 hour car ride to the capital of Rajasthan, followed by two flights the following day. We didn't know what to expect with COVID safety procedures and if we would even be allowed to travel intra-state. Little did we know, our travels didn't go as expected.

Episode 112 has been posted to YouTube and you can find a link in our bio.

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Happy Sunday! In a few hours we'll be sending out

Happy Sunday! In a few hours we'll be sending out our Sunday Summary, which is our weekly email with reflections on the past week, insights to our upcoming plans, and most importantly, gratitudes. This week we've listed just a few of the things we're grateful for on our journey this past year. Reflecting on the past year has been very grounding as 2020 has had many highs and lows. If you're interested in reading our Sunday Summary, you can sign up through the link in our bio. In the next few weeks we'll be announcing some very exciting news and our Sunday Summary readers will get it first. Stay tuned!

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