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Southeast Asia has its fair share of elephant camps, sanctuaries, and various other elephant attractions. Nature & Wildlife tours, as well as trekking tours to the hill tribe villages, are some of the top things to do in Chiang Mai. While visiting elephants sounds exciting, visitors should be aware that the thriving travel market in…
You’re traveling through Central Vietnam, from Huế to Hoi An (or vise versa). You could take the bus – probably the cheapest option. You could take a train. You could rent a car. Or hire a private driver. Or you could take Vietnam’s most typical mode of transportation: the motorbike, and have a spectacular adventure…
One off-the-beaten-path destination in Ecuador that is especially popular with hikers is the Quilatoa Loop. Quilatoa, a crater lake inside a sunken volcano, is perched in the Andean mountains South of Quito. Surrounded by dramatic peaks and valleys, this corner of Ecuador is home to breath-taking views and remote, rural villages. We put together the 45-second video below…
A big part of the reason we chose to visit Ecuador was to practice our Spanish, so we signed up for a one-week Spanish program during our first week in Cuenca. Cuenca has a number of Spanish schools as well as private tutors, so I narrowed down my search by scouring reviews online. I was…
As the year comes to a close, it’s a perfect time to stop and reflect. For the past few years, we’ve really enjoyed the practice of doing an Annual Review because it helps us celebrate our victories, recognize areas for improvement, and start taking steps toward fulfilling our dreams. During our recent stay with Jedd’s brother in Honolulu,…
The charming town of Silverton is just a short drive from Salem, and the Oregon Garden Resort provides a peaceful place of rest in a beautiful setting. In this post, we share our experience enjoying a short staycation along with some recommendations of things to do in and around Silverton, Oregon. Why “Staycation” I’m of…
Update: this post originally published in December 2014 but it has since been updated and expanded with even more fitness program options. How to Stay Active Despite the “Restrictions” of Travel Staying fit and healthy is a high priority for us, but with the amount of travel we do, we really have to be intentional to…
We can’t always travel but we should still be growing and learning. Even when we’re stuck at home, we have the opportunity to better understand the world and expose ourselves to different cultures through the powerful stories of today’s award winning authors. I read all four of these books within the last year or so, and…
When we lived in Jamaica as Peace Corps Volunteers, it was nice to have a place where we could relax and recharge. Though clear across the island from where we lived, Galina Breeze Hotel became our oasis. If you’re traveling in northern Jamaica and looking to get a little off the beaten path, we hope to…
Just seven months ago, we were living in Jamaica as Peace Corps Volunteers. Now, we’re back for a three week visit and free to follow our own agenda. For our first week, we completed a little road trip to visit friends (and “family”) around the island, ending with a stop in Negril for the annual Reggae Marathon. Reggae…