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2022-05-19 21:05
Mexico is such a spectacular travel destination. Visitors to Mexico are regularly wowed by its warm culture, delicious cuisine, fascinating archeological sites, beautiful beaches, and charmi… Read More
2021-09-10 21:43
After three very full months across America’s highways and backroads, our big US road trip ultimately came to an end. Now the summer travel season has concluded too. So it’s… Read More
2021-05-03 14:12
Update: This article was initially written about road tripping during the pandemic and was updated May 2021 to reflect conditions for taking a US summer road trip in 2021 amidst lingering pa… Read More
2020-08-16 21:00
Last Updated: August 16, 2020
Using cheap repositioning cruise deals to travel around the world can provide for an incredibly affordable way to get from one continent to another in complete… Read More
2020-08-11 15:26
The great American road trip is back! Sort of.
As the coronavirus pandemic has made international travel largely off-limits to Americans, many are instead taking a road trip within the US. I… Read More
2020-06-11 22:25
Note for 2020: Some Halifax attractions and things to do listed in this travel guide may be temporarily closed or restricted based on the global situation affecting travel this year. Follow… Read More
2020-04-02 19:06
Devil’s Pool is a natural pool of water that’s situated atop of Victoria Falls, renown for being among the largest waterfalls in the world. Right on the edge of this massive wate… Read More
2020-03-23 12:00
This is an unprecedented time for travelers.
Borders have closed. Countries are locking down. Flights are being canceled. Cruises have paused service. World landmarks are closed, from the Ta… Read More
2020-01-25 22:03
We’ve been keeping a little secret during this most recent trip around the world.
There’s been a stowaway onboard with us during the past five months.
It comes with great joy and… Read More
2019-12-08 13:00
It’s that time of year again when we’re all on the hunt for that perfect present for all those special people in your life. But what are some unique gift ideas for people wh… Read More
2019-10-21 10:22
From Mexico to Alaska to Japan to Thailand to the Baltics to Italy!
If you’ve been having trouble keeping up with our roaming lately, we can’t blame you. It’s literally bee… Read More
2019-10-06 05:08
Railay is an incredible Thai beach paradise! This beach that is cut-off from the mainland by soaring cliffs boasts pristine beaches, a jungled-laden mountain coastline, laidback vibes and ma… Read More
2019-09-04 16:42
Greetings from sunny San Diego! We’re currently packing our bags, ready to begin another adventure that we’re excited to fill you in on.
It’s been a relatively slow start t… Read More
2019-08-27 15:41
It’s been another fantastic slow trip through Mexico. Yet we are currently closing in on our final week in this beautiful country. With our time winding down, we thought to write a lit… Read More
2019-08-19 16:25
Ecuador may be a relatively small country, but it holds loads of amazing experiences for travelers to enjoy. There are so many awesome things to do in Ecuador to fill weeks or even months of… Read More
2019-07-07 01:25
Cumberland Island National Seashore is truly a gem of the US National Park system. This barrier island in coastal Georgia boasts pristine natural beaches, gorgeous oak tree tunnels, famous w… Read More
2019-07-01 15:06
Oktoberfest is one of those quintessential travel experiences for anyone who enjoys a beer or ten. It is such a fun event that attracts partiers from around the globe who all descend onto Mu… Read More
2019-06-30 16:45
Riobamba Ecuador is an intriguing town that travelers sometimes bypass during their Ecuador itinerary. Yet we discovered there are so many awesome things to do around Riobamba, particularly… Read More
2019-06-21 03:59
Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s cultural and culinary hubs. Yet while culture and delicious food are indeed highlights, there is much more to discover and so many awesome things to do in Oax… Read More
2019-05-27 21:48
San Cristobal de las Casas Mexico is a wonderful place for travelers to base themselves for countless adventures throughout the state of Chiapas. San Cristobal de las Casas is a lovely and l… Read More
2019-04-22 21:14
Is it actually possible to travel the Galapagos on a budget?
Many assume a trip to the Galapagos will be a very expensive proposition. You wouldn’t be wrong to think so.
Even Googling… Read More
2019-04-13 13:03
We’re not in South America anymore.
Welcome to the Spring 2019 Travel Update on Roaming Around the World, where we’ll elaborate on where in the world we are now and picture… Read More
2019-03-30 21:38
The Mindo Cloud Forest is a unique eco-system in Ecuador that’s known worldwide for its biodiversity and birding. The lush subtropical forest provides a mystical environment to roam ar… Read More
2019-03-17 15:13
The Quilotoa Loop is arguably one of the best multi-day trekking routes in South America and definitively one of Ecuador’s most popular treks. The hiking trails throughout the Quilotoa… Read More
2019-03-10 14:34
The city of Cuenca is Ecuador’s colonial gem that lays sprawled out amidst the Andes mountains that surround the city. Between Cuenca’s history, the culture, and many adventurous… Read More
2019-02-03 17:27
We've been constantly traveling around the world for the past 5 years to over 80 countries. So after constantly packing for so many different adventures, we've managed to get our tra… Read More
2019-01-27 02:47
So what to do in Guayaquil, Ecuador?
Lots!
This city can make for an excellent stopover during a trip to Ecuador, as there are so many fun things to do in Guayaquil. As long-term travelers i… Read More
2019-01-20 00:01
As we roam around the world each year, we regularly use this blog to show some of our favorite experiences and destinations throughout the journey. We like to stay positive, upbeat, and insp… Read More
2019-01-12 21:44
We’ve been popping into the “white city” regularly during the past five years and have had a chance to check out some of the best restaurants in Merida Mexico. Ar… Read More
2019-01-04 22:55
While roaming around the world we make a concerted effort to try the regional specialties of everywhere we travel around. It’s an absolute treat to be able to try locally prepared food… Read More
2018-12-23 00:04
Quito, Ecuador is a land of beautiful contrasts. Ecuador's capital is a busy & sprawling metropolis, yet you’re never too far away from serene Andean mountain peaks. Quito&rsquo……Read More
2018-12-10 15:57
Greetings once again from Fort Lauderdale, Florida!
Welcome to Part 2 of our 2018/19 Winter Travel Update. If you’d like to see what we’ve been up to in Mexico over the past five… Read More
2018-12-09 02:30
Greetings from the Sunshine State! We’re currently roaming around Florida and it sure has been living up to its nickname!
We’re back here in the USA and it’s been a while s… Read More
2018-11-30 22:00
We had absolutely no idea what we were in for when deciding to attend the annual Haro Wine Festival, which culminates in the Batalla del Vino (Wine Battle) or San Vino festival. But this Har… Read More
2018-11-16 01:08
It’s that time of year again when we’re all on the hunt for that perfect present for all those special people in your life. But what are some unique gift ideas for people wh… Read More
2018-11-11 14:45
Day of the Dead in Mexico City is an intriguing experience with so many different things to do. There are candlelit cemeteries during Day of the Dead in Mexico City to wander through to expe… Read More
2018-10-26 15:45
Most Creepy Places in the World
While traveling around the world during the past 5 years, we’ve visited our fair share of creepy places in the world. So as a tribute to Halloween time… Read More
2018-10-07 15:35
Is Morelia one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets? It may be.
While exploring the beautiful pink stone colonial architecture of Morelia’s historic center, we couldn’t help but f… Read More
2018-09-30 12:32
During our entire Andes adventure in South America, a top highlight was most definitely the Salar de Uyuni Bolivia Salt Flats 3-day tour we embarked on. The landscapes crossed during this… Read More
2018-09-23 02:14
It may sound like a crazy proposition to venture into what is a buffer zone to a lingering war. Yet while roaming around South Korea, we were intrigued by the possibility to visit the Korean… Read More
2018-09-08 20:22
The Ruta Puuc is a fascinating trip to take from Merida, Mexico. This roadway slices through the Yucatan to connect various ancient ruins for such an interesting look into the ancient Maya… Read More
2018-09-02 19:19
Last Updated: September 2018 to Include Best Last-Minute Repositioning Cruise Deals for Fall 2018
Using cheap repositioning cruise deals to travel around the world can provide for an incredi… Read More
2018-08-26 15:57
Earlier this month we posted a lengthy article, full of budgets and graphs detailing exactly how we managed to pull off this trip around the world without flights. (You can read that here: H… Read More
2018-08-19 21:07
Querétaro is an emerging star of a travel destination in Mexico and has quickly joined our growing list of favorites places within the country. It’s such a pleasant colonial cit… Read More
2018-08-12 17:49
Is a cheap world cruise actually possible?
That’s the question we asked ourselves.
So we thoroughly investigated this seemingly unlikely potential, as we planned a trip entirely around… Read More
2018-08-06 00:00
This travel guide about Best Merida Day Trips was originally written in March 2016 and is continually updated, most recently in August 2018, following our latest visit to the Yucatan.
One of… Read More
2018-07-30 15:22
Greetings from Pátzcuaro, Mexico!
Grab a cup of coffee for this one. We’ve got a lot to catch up on!
Is it really the middle of summer already? I feel like it was just a f… Read More
2018-07-24 10:11
This article How to Get Cheap Drinks on a Cruise Ship was first published in June 2014 and is continually updated, most recently in July 2018.
We always love a good drink while cruising. But… Read More
2018-07-21 21:40
This post about Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve was initially written in February 2014 and last updated July 2018.
Known for its complex environment, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserv… Read More
2018-07-06 18:23
This travel guide about Things To Do in Merida Mexico was originally written in January 2014 and is continually updated, most recently in July 2018, following our latest visit.
Source:… Read More
2018-07-04 19:37
This travel guide on how to take a Saint Emilion day trip was originally written in Nov 2014 and last updated July 2018.
The medieval village and Unesco World Heritage Site of Saint Emi… Read More
2018-07-03 16:00
This Bordeaux budget travel guide was originally written in Dec 2014 and last updated July 2018.
Bordeaux on a Budget
We arrived in Bordeaux excited to indulge in the region’s de… Read More
2018-06-04 18:10
This Cruise Hacks post was originally written in October 2015 and is continually updated, most recently in June 2018 after taking a series of cruises entirely around the world.
During t… Read More
2018-04-09 14:55
Greetings from Turin, Italy! It’s been a little while since our last travel update, or any blog post for that matter.
But we’re back here to discuss our latest travel decisions… Read More
2018-01-14 15:11
During the past four years of travel, each year we have the tradition of documenting our worst travel moments of year.
You can find them archived here:
Worst travel moments 2014
Worst travel… Read More
2018-01-08 13:16
Our fifth year of roaming around the world starts now!
It was only supposed to be a one year trip. So it’s almost hard for us to believe that we’ve been traveling non-stop for th… Read More
2017-12-11 08:23
Cruising through the rugged wilderness of Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park was one of the most photogenic experiences we’ve had all year. The day in October that we traveled th… Read More
2017-12-03 13:23
“All aboard!”
When boarding the Amtrak Empire Builder, the crew really does belt that out as the train is departing. For us, it proved to be an appropriate welcome as we&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-12-03 13:23
“All aboard!”
When boarding the Amtrak Empire Builder, the crew really does belt that out as the train is departing. For us, it proved to be an appropriate welcome as we&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-11-12 14:39
After extensively exploring Halifax over the summer, we found Nova Scotia’s capital to no only be such a great base to explore the province, but Halifax is a really fun travel destinat… Read More
2017-11-12 14:39
After extensively exploring Halifax over the summer, we found it to be such a fun summer travel destination! It delivered the perfect travel package. We loved the unique maritime cultur… Read More
2017-09-30 19:19
In this travel update, we’re announcing our new travel goal that will take us into our fifth year of Roaming Around the World:
To completely circumnavigate the globe without the use of… Read More
2017-09-09 13:59
Prince Edward Island is world-renown for its shellfish, from those famous Malpeque oysters to its signature PEI blue mussels. Yet we came to PEI to get our fill of Canada’s&n&hell…Read More
2017-08-26 22:41
We’re always on the lookout for a good adventure, but weren’t sure what we would find in Nova Scotia. As soon as we landed at the Halifax airport, while awaiting our baggage, tha… Read More
2017-07-30 00:13
The colorful architecture, constant festive atmosphere, and loads of things to do in Guanajuato all make this colonial town an awesome travel destination to pursue in Mexico. The leafy plaza… Read More
2017-07-30 00:13
The colorful architecture, constant festive atmosphere, and loads of things to do in Guanajuato all make this colonial town an awesome travel destination to pursue in Mexico. The leafy plaza… Read More
2017-07-12 15:56
The state of Jalisco is the birthplace and home of Mexico’s most famous liquor: tequila. So when roaming around Jalisco’s impressive capital of Guadalajara, we had to get out amo… Read More
2017-06-24 22:32
During our entire Andes adventure in South America, one of the most incredible highlights was the 3-day Salar de Uyuni Bolivian Salt Flat tour we embarked on. The landscapes crossed during t… Read More
2017-06-12 13:46
So here we are, halfway into our fourth year of this around-the-world adventure and we find ourselves back in the US. But this journey isn’t over yet!
It’s been a fun romp around… Read More
2017-05-31 22:24
In Bolivia, near the capital of La Paz, lies a terrifying road that connects the Andes Mountains to the Amazon rainforest. This is Death Road Bolivia, and it is “the most dangerous roa… Read More
2017-05-22 16:41
There are so many hotel booking sites out there today, it can be a painstaking task to attempt to filter through them all to truly find the best hotels deals. Advertisements suggest tha… Read More
2017-05-15 22:34
Isla del Sol, Bolivia’s “Island of the Sun” was one of our most unexpected surprises during our four-month Andes adventure. Venturing to Isla del Sol in the middle of Lake… Read More
2017-04-30 13:48
Most of the people in our group were still shaking as others were wiping tears from their eyes. No one spoke a single word during the 20-minute van ride from from the Rainbow Mountain trailh… Read More
2017-04-09 12:47
If you’ve been following our blog for a while, then you know there are two things we often look for in a travel experience. We love (1) adventure and (2) great travel values. So when c… Read More
2017-03-19 14:59
What an adventure!
Traveling from Coca to Iquitos by boat was a journey into the unknown. Looking on a map, it seems to be a logical route from Ecuador to Peru. But, it’s not a commonl… Read More
2017-03-11 11:35
So here we are, departing Ecuador, now three months into our forth year of traveling around the world.
And it’s been way too long since we posted a travel update. I remember the days w… Read More
2017-02-28 19:56
Is it actually possible to travel to the Galapagos on a budget?
A trip to the Galapagos has been high on our list for quite some time but we had always assumed that it would be a very e… Read More
2017-02-19 01:28
While roaming around Quito, we found Ecuador’s capital to be a land of beautiful contrasts. It’s a busy & sprawling metropolis, yet you’re never too far away from se… Read More
2017-01-18 21:11
For those of you who’ve been following our round the world adventures for a while, you know that we love utilizing repositioning cruises as an insanely affordable yet luxurious way to… Read More
2017-01-14 23:45
During our 56-day Oasis Overland Coast-to-Coast trip across Africa, we spent over two weeks roaming around Tanzania. It’s the first nation you spend a considerable amount of… Read More
2017-01-10 16:30
As we've been constantly roaming around the world for the past 3.5 years now, we have finally gotten our travel pack list down to a science. It's not always easy to know what to pack… Read More
2017-01-05 11:49
The end of 2016 also marked the end of our third full year of travel. It was a great year of travel for us. We finally managed to slow down a bit, enjoying lengthier stays in… Read More
2016-11-20 01:08
It’s that time of year again when you’re on the hunt for that perfect present for all those special people in your life. But what gifts do you buy for travele… Read More
2016-11-16 20:06
Devil’s Pool Victoria Falls is the world’s ultimate infinity pool. Swimming on the edge of one of earth’s largest waterfalls was one of the most thrilling, insane, and awes… Read More
2016-10-31 15:45
We’re back and so is the blog!
We’ve been neglecting the blog while in Africa but we’re bringing it back in full force now that we’re slowing down and have better wif… Read More
2016-07-09 19:24
This is Part 2 of our long overdue travel update. You can see Part 1 here, which recaps the last few months of what has now become a 2.5 year trip around the globe. But let’s move on t… Read More
2016-07-09 14:21
So where in the world did we last leave off? We checked in with our last big travel update during our final few days roaming around Mexico. Since then we’re torn through 10 countries a… Read More
2016-06-30 14:31
Oaxaca is often cited as one of the cultural and culinary hubs of Mexico. After basing ourselves there for a month to explore the colonial city in depth, we certainly would agree. Yet while… Read More
2016-05-07 14:52
In a bare room of a local home on the outskirts of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, there I sat teaching English to a group of about 15 adults who were eager to learn. Slow progress was mad… Read More
2016-04-18 15:42
We’re now on our final days roaming around Mexico, so we thought it would be an excellent time for a long-overdue travel update. When this year began, we really weren’t sure what… Read More
2016-04-18 15:42
We’re now on our final days roaming around Mexico, so we thought it would be an excellent time for a long-overdue travel update. When this year began, we really weren’t sure what… Read More
2016-03-26 23:42
San Cristobal de las Casas Mexico is a great place to base yourself for countless adventures throughout Chiapas. It’s a lovely and lively town in Southern Mexico largely inhabited… Read More
2016-03-19 21:35
Right now is an exciting time for travel in Cuba. But before you get on the flight to the island nation, there is a lot of planning that needs to be done and many logistics to… Read More
2016-03-12 13:50
One of Merida’s greatest attributes is its centralized location in the Yucatan. With so many adventures around the Yucatan, this hub city allows for countless opportunities to explore… Read More
2016-03-05 23:39
Oktoberfest is one of those quintessential travel experiences for anyone who enjoys a beer or ten. It is such a fun event that attracts partiers from around the globe who all descend in to M… Read More
2016-02-21 21:44
While living in the “white city” for an entire month, we got the chance to check out some of the best restaurants in Merida Mexico. Armed with a notepad of recommendati… Read More
2016-02-18 02:42
The Palenque Ruins are now firmly cemented as the most picturesque Mayan ruin site we’ve ever laid eyes on. It’s a mysterious & magical place to roam around an… Read More
2016-02-16 18:13
Each morning here in the small mountain town of San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico, the neighborhood wakes up around you. Birds begin to chirp, dogs start barking, and roosters proceed to co… Read More
2016-02-16 18:13
Each morning here in the small mountain town of San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico, the neighborhood wakes up around you. Birds begin to chirp, dogs start barking, and roosters proceed to co… Read More
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