Heading to the coast for a vacation? Use our beach packing list to help you pack everything you will need for a great trip. This beach packing list includes all the essentials you need to enjoy some fun in the sun. Plus it’s helpful for family beach vacations, party beach … Read More
Furano Ski Resort • The Best Spot For Japow
If you’re a ski or snowboard enthusiast you probably know by now that Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido is famed for its light fluffy powder. And not just a dusting, but literal mountain-sized piles of it pure powder. In truth, I’d read on one website that Furano was a great place … Read More
Why We Moved to Canada • Our New Home in Alberta!
The image below? That’s the view out of our new townhome. This past month we made a big life decision. After months of deliberation, we signed a one year lease and moved into a great townhouse just outside of Banff National Park. That’s right we’re officially Canadian! *not really The … Read More
REVIEWED: The Best Hotels In Zanzibar (Yes, They Really Are Heaven on Earth)
When we arrived on the island of Zanzibar after driving across Africa for four months we set out to find the best hotels in Zanzibar. After all, the hotels and resorts of Zanzibar are designed for decompression after a long safari in Tanzania. It’s the perfect place to trade in your safari attire and binoculars … Read More
20 Iceland Travel Tips • Things to Know Before You Go
If you’re preparing for your trip to Iceland these Iceland travel tips are sure to help you along the way. Iceland is one of the most popular destinations in the world right now, and for good reason. It’s an easy connection between Europe and North America and the landscape is … Read More
10 Unethical Animal Encounters to Avoid • The Dark Side of Animal Tourism
In the last two years of our travels, we’ve found ourselves in many places famed for their wildlife like Africa and Asia. The travels on these two continents have been incredible; however, we’ve noticed a reoccurring theme of questionable animals encounters specifically designed for tourists. Recently it was promotions for … Read More
The 20 Best Things to do in Cyprus
Looking for things to do in Cyprus, the best places to visit in Cyprus, and where to stay in Cyprus? We first visited Cyprus years ago when we were looking for an escape from the European winter. We landed in mid-October and found everyone was still enjoying the sun and … Read More
40 Road Trip Quotes To Help Get You On the Road!
Sometimes a good road trip is all you need to clear your head. Whether that be across North America, or across Africa these road trip quotes will get you inspired before, during, and after your epic trip. In no particular order here are some of our favorite road trip quotes. … Read More
29 Ethical Wildlife Tourism Experiences to Take Part In
We’re often asked about what ethical wildlife experiences around the world we support. Nowadays there are so many unethical operations exploiting animals for profit it can be confusing for tourists. We never want to see anyone mistakenly end up in questionable wildlife encounter so we spent some time researching and … Read More
13 Halong Bay Cruise Tips To Know Before Your Trip to Vietnam
Have you ever heard of Halong Bay in Vietnam? If you haven’t, I hope that we are about to blow your mind with a few images of this enchanting place. When we booked a last minute trip to Vietnam we arrived with no plans. It wasn’t until we were already … Read More