Sicily, Italy should be on every ones bucket list. Why? Well it is one of Italy’s biggest hidden jewels. The island has deep history, important archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, breathtaking hikes, good wines and some of the most charming coastal towns. Getting to Sicily Thankfully our almost 10 hour ferry ride from Malta to Catania […]
Gozo & Comino the 2 Jewels of Malta
Malta is an archipelago comprised of 3 islands. Of course the main island is the one most people visit the most. Yet, the true crown jewels of this country are Gozo and Comino. Why do you ask? Well, the best beach in Malta is on Comino called Blue Lagoon. It is pure magic. The main […]
Koh Tao Our Favorite Island in Thailand
Thailand has a very special place in our hearts. And Koh Tao is our favorite island there. So needless to say we love, Koh Tao. The name means “Turtle Island” and true to it’s moniker there are still some giant turtles living around the coves of the island. “Discovered” in the early 1980’s this oasis […]
Koh Samui Thailand’s #1 Best Beach Destination?
Koh Samui is the island in the Gulf of Thailand that is considered to be the most beautiful and luxurious. Fair enough – most of the major hotel brands are present here and there are numerous resorts and beaches to choose from. On the island there are 3 main beach towns, each offering different experiences. […]
Is Penang Worth a Visit?
Georgetown, the capital of Penang is the second most populous area in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur. It is a melting pot of eastern cultures and is a UNESCO world heritage sight. There is quite a bit to see on this colorful island. Although when we visited, the beaches were quite underwhelming and dirty. However, read […]
The Garden City – Stunning Singapore!
We flew on Cathay Pacific business from Hong Kong to Singapore (otherwise known as The Garden City). It was a really pleasant 4 hour flight. Singapore felt even muggier than Hong Kong and the air conditioning of our uber ride was very much appreciated. Our hotel was the Wanderlust design hotel which is an SPG […]
Hong Kong – The Start of the Dancing Pandas Journey
Getting to Hong Kong The beginning of our first international journey of 2018 started in Hong Kong. We were a bit apprehensive starting a long journey so soon after the loss of our beloved dog Fozzie, but we needed a break after a month of grieving his loss. We arrived in Hong Kong on Cathay […]