Journaling The Journey
Boy did the AAdvantage miles come in handy when we were trying to get back to Canada during Covid! 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 considered staying put to avoid all travel […]
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 […]
We flew into New Caledonia awestruck by it’s crystal blue Lagoon encircling the main island. Just beyond the Lagoon (which is the biggest in the world) is the coral reef surrounding it and the island. This reef is the second largest only to the Great Barrier, teeming with colorful fish and corals. Our New Caledonia […]
A huge part of our travel hacking hobby is collecting credit card rewards through credit card sign up bonuses. We have about 40 credit cards between the two of us. What!? 40 cards! But what about your good credit score? It must be terrible? Actually, our scores are very good. In the 800’s. Once you […]
Recently we overheard a woman talking about buying a fake flight ticket to satisfy the onward travel ticket 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 work hard, save […]