Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram Recently we overheard a woman talking about buying a fake flight ticket to satisfy the onward travel check. Well, we had to start chatting with her to find out what she was talking about! Fake flight ticket? What is that? First she shared her travel style with us. It is to […]
Vanuatu Unbelievable Underwater Post Office
Do you love crystal clear water and white sandy beaches? What about snorkeling or diving with exotic fish? Well, Vanuatu’s 82 or so islands have all of the above and so much more. One of our favorite activities there was the underwater post office. Yes, you read that correctly! Vanuatu is home to the worlds […]
Adventures in Samoa 6 Amazing Things to See and Do
Samoa’s crystal clear turquoise warm water is almost as welcoming as it’s lovely people. Adventures in Samoa are very diverse on and off the land. There are coastal walks through rain forested jungle, dazzling waterfalls (some that you can swim in), ocean trenches, world class snorkeling and diving just to name some of the fun […]
Eua Tonga – Swimming with Whales is Magical
Thinking about Tonga, Rob and I fantasized about a remote paradise filled with exotic fruits, animals and nature. Reality was not that far from the truth. Swimming with whales in Eua Tonga was really high on our list! The tiny country has 176 islands (most are uninhabited) and a population slightly over 104 thousand people. […]
Hiking on Eua, Tonga is Magical
Do you remember the movie Avatar? The lush rain forest with huge cliffs dropping off into verdant jungles and jaw dropping views? Well we found the place that inspired the movie. Exploring much of this island we discovered secret caves, stunning lookout points and the iconic 800 year old tree that was the centerpiece of […]
Amazing Hiking in Kitimat British Columbia
The raw and natural beauty of British Columbia is difficult to match. These are pristine lands touched by very few people. As for Northern British Columbia, it’s resplendence is unparalleled. Extending up to the Yukon/Alaska Border it is larger in size than California. Yet it’s tiny population is less than 5 million. If you are […]
Why Managing Credit Cards is so Critical in this Points and Miles Game!
Your Credit Card Account Is Scheduled To Be Closed! Scary heading to see when you open your email. Recently I received this message in the subject line from my bank. It reminded me why managing our credit cards is so important in this points and miles game. Bank Of Americas Warning Letter How I Keep […]
Vegan Restaurants in Sofia Bulgaria
Throughout our week in Sofia we discovered many good vegan restaurants. And some that were not that great. Surprisingly there were a few to choose from. Here is our list of vegan restaurants in Sofia: Trip map created with Wanderlog, a trip planner on iOS and Android Soul Kitchen Soul Kitchen is a vegan high […]
Worlds Longest Flight – 18 Hours of Luxury – Would you Love it or Hate it?
“What!? 18 hours on a plane? Worlds longest flight! Are you nuts? I would avoid that like the plague.” This was a common response when telling others we’re planning on flying the worlds longest flight, SIN-EWR. Singapore-New York. Because of a booking mistake I had made in March 2018 I now had to get us […]
Fixing My Hotel Booking Mistake
Grr! I hate making mistakes. This post should be a ‘Grr!’ running series because even though I’ve learned a lot over the years about booking travel, I still seem to make mistakes. Not usually big ones but ones that make me go,, ‘Why the heck did I,,,?’ So I may as well post them out. […]