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Wonderful Kiribati is a Beach Lovers Paradise

Kiribati a Beach Lovers Paradise Travel Full timeTravel

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 […]

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How to get to Nauru – 4 Crazy Steps

Getting to Nauru typical scenes

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 […]

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New Caledonia a Jewel of the South Pacific

Why New Caledonia is a Jewel of the South Pacific

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.  And New Caledonia […]

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Easy Tips On Getting A Good Credit Score

Good Credit Score

A huge part of our travel hacking hobby is collecting reward points through credit card sign up bonuses. We have about 40 credit cards between the two of us. What!? 40 cards! But what about your credit score? It must be terrible? Actually, our scores are very good. In the 800’s. Once you know how […]

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Fake Flight Ticket to Fulfill Onward Travel Check

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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 […]

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Vanuatu Unbelievable Underwater Post Office

Coral near Vanuatu's 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 […]

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Adventures in Samoa 6 Amazing Things to See and Do

One of the best adventures in Samoa is spending a day or two on Namua Island

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 […]

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Eua Tonga – Swimming with Whales is Magical

Swimming with Whales in Eua, Tonga

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.  […]

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Hiking on Eua, Tonga is Magical

Hiking Trails in Eua Lead to Lookouts

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 […]

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Amazing Hiking in Kitimat British Columbia

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 […]

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