How This Remote Ugandan Village Lives Completely Off-Grid
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How This Remote Ugandan Village Lives Completely Off-Grid

We're back with part two of our Uganda series, and this one takes us even deeper into the country.

Our destination? Teddy's home village in the Mindi district. A place where school happens under trees, bricks are made by hand, and everyone knows everyone. It felt like we were exploring the African Frontier.

You know we're always chasing authentic experiences, but this one hit different. Being welcomed into Teddy's community reminded us why we fell in love with travel in the first place. It's the people we meet along the way.

There were so many highlights but a few really stand out. Like spending an afternoon at the local school and watching shy village kids transform into giggling bundles of energy. Taking long walks through the misty highlands and trading banana pancakes for fresh maize. And getting a glimpse into their daily life that most travelers never see. It was a rare and unique experience that we will remember forever.

Coming up in Part 3: We're heading to the famous national park for the Big Five safari experience. Three completely different sides of Uganda, each one more incredible than the last.

Our journey is ever-evolving but the mission remains the same: CULTIVATE CURIOSITY

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We’re utterly addicted to new experiences and obsessed with searching out Indiana Jones style adventures.

Each day we set off into the world with curiosity as our guide and compass. We talk to strangers and accept invitations without fear or reservations.  But people are busy (even on remote islands) and travelers are a dime a dozen.  It takes time to talk to strangers, and even more time to have a real connection.  Going the extra mile to get to know someone is a commitment. Which is why these are our most treasured experiences.

Self-reliance is what lets us wander far from easy access, cell service, and well-worn paths. It's not about doing everything alone, it's about having the confidence to figure things out as we go. That's when remoteness stops feeling risky and starts feeling like freedom. A lesson we’ve learned time and again from the people and communities we’ve met along the way.

We've been road trippin' around North America since 2011, have rented vans in New Zealand and Europe, and we inspired Jason's mom to go full time Van Life. So yea, we're fans.