It’s hard to believe that it’s been 3 months since our last travel update! During this time we have been busy having countless adventures around the Balkans. When finished our 4-month Balkan tour will have taken…
We were recently in contact with Triple, a company that offers a lot of experiences in major cities across Europe. Our next destination was Rome so it was a perfect chance for us to give them a try and get in contact with a local from the city. Triple offers a range of opportunities to connect with locals in the form of history tours, bike tours, and so on. However, when we saw the experience listed as “Make Italian espresso with a local barista in Rome” we knew that was the one for us!
Thailand was a big destination on our year-long honeymoon itinerary and we decided to dedicate a solid month to exploring this magical country. Coming up with a one month Thailand itinerary takes a lot of preparation so…
A common theme I hear from travelers is how busy and stressful traveling can be. It seems we get so caught up in seeing the highlights of the city that we often forget to slow down…
So, we got stuck in the airport overnight… After 10 relaxing days in Bali, Indonesia it was time to say goodbye and head off to our next destination – Malaysia! We were looking forward to the…
Ubud, what can we say other than it is totally amazing here! After a few days at the beach, we were ready to head inland to Ubud. I had been to Ubud before, but only on…
May 8th, 2018 – Today was the start of our honeymoon. We had the crazy idea to head off on a year-long honeymoon around the world. The first six months have been planned out and if…
Our Packing Philosophy A goal of ours is to live out of our backpacks during our year-long honeymoon. We will be traveling with two medium-sized backpacks – 48L (his) and 38L (hers). 365 days packed into…
Wow, time certainly flies. It’s hard to believe that our wedding is a mere 2 months away! The past 6-months have been a whirlwind of preparation with countless details to plan. Once we are married we…
When I moved to Taiwan I planned to spend a maximum of three years on the island. I thought this would enough time to explore Asia from my base in Taipei – and for the most…
Last minute travel, whether it’s international – or just out of town, can be a stressful experience. Below, I’ll share a checklist I made to help other spur-of-the-moment travelers keep it together and have a worry-free trip.
I’ll make this post short and to the point. These are the most important things that I came up with, if you thought of another point please let me know in the comments!
After spending a week in Kota Kinabalu, the charming capital of Sabah, I hopped on a plane to visit Sandakan. As the second largest city in the Malaysian state of Sabah, Sandakan has a surprising amount…
In Kota Kinabalu, island hopping is one of the best and most exciting things to do. There are four islands near Kota Kinabalu that are popular day-trip destinations. These islands lie in a National Marine Park…
A Night in the Westin Presidential Suite The chance to stay in a $6,000 a night room doesn’t come around every day. But, when it does, the feeling is magical. Business as usual I flew to Wuhan for a one-day…
What is moon festival in Taiwan like? Moon festival (also called mid-autumn festival) is one of the biggest holidays in Taiwan, which means travel plans during the holiday need to be made well in advance. During…
Abseiling in Kalbarri National Park: Visiting Z Bend and The Loop Kalbarri National Park is a remarkable destination in Western Australia with a lot to offer. The park is a good 300 miles north of Perth in…
Visiting Perth and the Caversham Wildlife Park Perth is a city which is often overlooked by visitors due to its isolated location in Western Australia. If you have gotten tired of traveling to touristy places like…
Getting to Shark Bay isn’t an easy task, the 10-hour drive from Perth, WA (nearly 900km) can be tiring if you do it in a day as we did. A better option might be to stop…
It’s official, I’m taking another trip to Australia! I recently started planning my 2016 summer vacation with the idea of traveling to Perth, WA in July, and Hong Kong and Vietnam in August. I usually stick to…
Picking Tea in Japan My trip to Shizuoka, Japan included an obligatory trip to a tea plantation. The tea farm was in the hills, a short drive outside of the city. Getting there was a snap…
