Journaling The Journey
We came back to British Columbia in March and hunkered down for 3 months during the major uncertainty of COVID-19. As things opened up and travel throughout BC and Alberta become possible, we immediately jumped on the opportunity. We have learned a lot during this time. Here are our top 10 tips for safer travel […]
Some of the MANY beds we’ve had lately. Well its been one month in one place now. We haven’t done this for a few years. With this Covid-19 down time I decided to count up how many different places we’ve slept in the last two years. I was quite surprised from the results on how […]
I like saving money. Especially when I can save on stuff I was going to buy anyways. So when Amazon has a 20% sale, that catches my attention. Lets see if you can save 20% at Amazon by using American Express Membership Rewards Points. Spend $250 and get up to $50 discount. The Offer Save […]
We arrived in Nicaragua from Columbia and quickly began to realize that the Covid-19 virus we had been hearing about on the news is really spreading, globally. First we thought considered staying put to avoid all travel and ride it out. But as the days hours went by, we began to realize it would be […]
Are you dreaming of the hot sun beaming down on you? Perhaps the scent of pineapples, bananas and coffee plantations growing steps away from a jungle hiking trail? The sound and sights of colorful birds and monkeys frolicking beside you? Or swimming in and under pristine waterfalls and lagoons? Yes, all these things and so […]
Many of us dream of going to the Galapagos Islands. The thought of seeing animals and bird species not seen anywhere else in the world is certainly a huge draw. Yet, instinctively so many people think that the price tag is well out of their reach. Are the Galapagos Islands accessible on a budget? Your […]
Flying into Tuvalu was a feast for the eyes. Framed by palm fringed beaches a multitude of blue hues danced in the sunlight below us. The main coral atoll with the airport on it, is a thin strip of land that forms a circle which does not fully connect. There is a lagoon in the […]
Montevideo is the capital of the second smallest country in South America – Uruguay. It is an eclectic town with progressive views and a mini Buenos Aires feel. The city is bursting with colors, most notably from it’s fantastic street art found all over the city. History of Street Art in Montevideo Church and state, […]
Ever seen images of picture perfect strands of beach surrounded by aqua blue shoreline of unimaginable beauty? Your eyes close as you fantasize about being in that warm crystal clear water bathed by the hot equatorial sun. Yup, that is Kiribati a true beach lovers paradise. Kiribas’ Geography Kiribati (pronounced Kiribas) consists of 33 coral […]
Exploring the South Pacific was like putting together a very difficult jigsaw puzzle. Fitting as many countries into our 4 month itinerary without wasting any additional fuel was the key. Nauru is the world’s smallest independent republic, so it had to be visited! Since flights are extremely limited in this part of the world everything […]