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/ …
In September, on my return flight to Malta from Tbilisi, I had a brief layover in Kiev, Ukraine. Here are some photos from my short time in Ukraine. The airport is close to an hour from the city center. I wouldn't recommend leaving the airport unless you have a layover of at least 6 hours …
On the way to Georgia, I had a short layover in Riga. Riga is the perfect place if you have a short layover and want to explore. The city center is 15-20 minutes from the airport. There are locker facilities at the airport should you need to store your bags. If you happen to visit …
Where in the world is Malta? I'm glad you asked. Malta is a small Mediterranean island nation south of Sicily, Italy. I found myself in Malta due to finding an unbelievably inexpensive flight for $387 last year. The capital of Malta is Valletta. Malta is made up of three islands: Malta, Comino, and Gozo. The …
When searching for a flight, many people opt for nonstop flights. It makes sense to a point. Most people want to arrive with as few hassles as possible. Keep in mind, with international travel, chances are high you will have a layover. I have a love hate relationship with layovers. I don’t mind layovers unless …
For most of my young adult life, I assumed I would one day get married and eventually have children. I figured 25 would be a good age to do both. After I finished college, grad school, and later the Peace Corps, my priorities shifted. As I began to travel more frequently, I quickly realized how …
One of the questions I'm asked most often is how I'm able to travel so frequently. Well folks I have to admit there's a method to the madness. I am not blessed with a job that has unlimited vacation days, but hopefully that will change one day. However, I believe in NOT leaving any vacation day …
