The water has been my happy place as early as I can remember. One of my earliest memories of being in a swimming pool was when I almost drowned in Baton Rouge, LA. Apparently, I was frolicking in the pool with my sister and somehow went under. Legend has it, my mother pulled me by my hair …
The UTV tour is a must! So much fun. We can all agree that 2020 was a difficult year. Living in a pandemic changed us all. Mask mandates, social distancing, lines for grocery stores, and the invisible threat of COVID-19 were just a few of the aspects of what would be the "new normal." So …
Like everyone else in the world, life has been on pause since COVID-19 hit the world. Due to the virus, my trips to Europe, South America, and Africa were all cancelled. To be honest, when the world began to change in March, travel wasn't at the forefront of my mind. More than anything, I wanted …
Have you heard of Seychelles? If not, you’re not alone. Only in recent years did I become aware of this small African country in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles is an archipelago comprised of 115 islands. The capital Victoria is on Mahè Island. A few of the other major islands are La Digue and Praslin. Scrolling …
Before I go on any trip, I make sure I have my travel essentials. A backpack is a must. It’s my preference over traditional roller luggage. If you want to travel like a pro, be sure to pick up some of these travel essentials! Kelty Backpack- This is my go to bag when I travel. […]
At the beginning of each new year, I make a list of what countries I would like to visit. Sometimes, I'm fortunate to reach my goal but typically I fall short. In 2019, my goal was to visit the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and go on a cruise. I haven't been able to visit these places …
Overall Impression Fiji will always have a special place in my heart because of the warmth and kindness of the Fijian people. Shortly after we arrived at our hotel, we were greeted with the words "Welcome Home" and a lei was placed around our necks. Although we had never been to Fiji before, there was …
Vanuatu is a small island country in the South Pacific. It's a 4 hour flight from Auckland, New Zealand. James and I spent a few days in the capital Port Vila, after we left New Zealand. I first heard about Vanuatu while watching a documentary on National Geographic. The documentary discussed some of the cultural …
Budget- Discuss with your partner how much you want to spend. The amount should include flights, accommodations, and excursions. Also keep in mind hidden costs like: daily resort fees, public transportation/taxi fare, tips, and immunizations. Length of time-Do you want to spend a week in Hawaii or two weeks exploring Europe. Travel Time-Do you mind …
Rome to Rio-provides the best way to travel between destinations. For example, if you want to travel from Paris to Bordeaux, Rome to Rio compares the cost of train, airfare, and driving between both cities. Units Plus- Great tool to convert currency and different metrics like meters vs feet. Metro-Useful when using public transportation. Uber/ …
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