The Wandering Firefighter

08/13/2026

Already missing this.

Missing having all five of us together. Missing living in board shorts and wearing my travel necklace every day. Missing waking up and wondering what adventure we’d find next.

Now we’re home. Brie is back to work, the girls are getting ready for college and high school, and I’m back at the firehouse and airport and have been catching up on all of those “real world” things that patiently waited for us while we were gone.

There’s always a little sadness for me when a trip like this ends—especially as our family enters a season when getting all five of us together for adventures won’t always be quite so easy.

But man, did we make some memories.

And while the trip may be over, I still have a ridiculous amount of South Korea and Philippines content to share. Photos, videos, places we loved, people we met, things we learned…and more than a few stories I’m still trying to put into words.

So stay tuned. There’s a lot more coming. 🇰🇷🇵🇭❤️

Maybe the adventure isn’t really over.

Maybe this is where the next one begins.

Song: Where the Adventure Begins by Tim Halperin

BrieAnn Oxford Eginoire Addy Eginoire Alyssa Eginoire Amaya Eginoire

08/08/2026

We were so very blessed to have JOY Adventures : Spearfishing & ECT. as our primary guide on this adventure in the Philippines! The entire crew on this expedition were some of the warmest, most knowledgeable, and amazing people on the planet. Joy went spear fishing and was able to get a giant grouper for everyone to share for part of a meal. I’ll have a lot of upcoming content on this one-of-kind experience but had to share this video of Joy’s.

Joy—thank you, brother! You and the rest of the crew are officially some of my favorite people on Earth!

08/06/2026

Ran into some bumberos (Filipino firefighters) while trying to fly out of Manila. Like talking to firefightin’ brothers from other mothers 🚒

08/05/2026

Very excited and proud to share my first article published in JEMS - Emergency Medical Services, another magazine that I highly respect and have been reading since day one of my emergency medical services journey.

In summary, this piece shares how a personal experience overseas caused me to view a group of those who call us for EMS at home in a different light.

So excited to have JEMS as a byline 🙂

An EMS clinician recalled resenting nonemergency 911 calls, then changed views after his daughter became seriously ill while traveling overseas.

08/04/2026

If you’ve followed our travels for very long, you’ve probably noticed something.

I’m usually the one dreaming up the next adventure.

Brie is usually the one willing to step outside her comfort zone to make it happen.

This expedition through the islands of Palawan wasn’t exactly her idea of a relaxing vacation, but she embraced it anyway because she knew how much it meant to me—and because she wanted our girls to experience it too.

I’m grateful for a wife who’s willing to say “yes” to adventures she might not have chosen on her own.

I like to think I help keep life interesting.

She helps keep me from going broke…and occasionally from getting arrested in foreign countries. 😂

I’d say we’ve found a pretty good balance.

Music: Ends of the Earth by Lord Huron

Life is Good
BrieAnn Oxford Eginoire

07/30/2026

Some places are beautiful.

Some places make you feel at home.

Every now and then, you find one that’s both.

These are just a few of our favorite moments from our stay at Prince John’s in Port Barton, Palawan.

We came for the beach, the island hopping, and the sunsets.

We’ll remember the smiles, the conversations, and the kindness long after we’ve unpacked our bags.

Travel has a funny way of reminding us that while destinations are incredible, it’s often the people who make a place unforgettable.

Thank you, John, Jasmine, and everyone who welcomed our family. We hope our paths cross again someday. 🇵🇭❤️



IN PARADISE
BrieAnn Oxford Eginoire
Addy Eginoire
Alyssa Eginoire
Amaya😎

07/30/2026

I worked hard to get into a sustainable, do-it-anywhere, fitness routine and sometimes traveling makes it difficult to stay on track. Thankfully, I haven’t missed a single day…and this small gym area at Prince John’s Eco Bungalows is the perfect place to wake up and get the day started! Nothing better than looking at and hearing the ocean while exercising under the shade of some tropical trees. So thankful.

07/29/2026

This afternoon, I sent two travel story pitches from a hammock on a beach in Palawan.

One thing travel has taught me is that the more I travel, the longer my list of stories becomes. Every conversation, every unexpected turn, every place adds another page to the notebook.

I won’t get to write them all.

But I’m going to try. ✍️🌴

07/27/2026

A few quick snapshots from our time in Seoul. 🇰🇷

From incredible food and baseball to history, culture, and wandering streets that felt both ancient and futuristic, this city gave us far more than we could fit into a few days.

Now we’re off to the Philippines. 🇵🇭

Island hopping, hidden beaches, local food, and plenty of adventures are ahead—and I can’t wait to share them with you.

More stories, photos, and videos coming soon.

The journey continues. 🌏✈️