One of the best ways to enjoy Hawaii’s natural beauty is through hikes. You get to make your way through all sorts of landscapes and terrains, from valleys, ridges, mountains, and cliffs. Not to mention the breathtaking skies that await you! We have enjoyed hiking on Oahu together for many years. This is the island…
Traveling in Jamaica can be a unique and sometimes daunting experience. For those who have never been to the island before, you really want to think about both your comfort level and what you want out of your visit before deciding what kind of transportation to use. We’ve now spent 4+ years traveling on the Jamaican public transit…
Hopefully it’s not a secret to other Oregonians, but I do wonder how many outside of the Pacific Northwest even know that Silver Falls exists. If we’re comparing natural beauty, this state park easily contends with big name destinations on a global scale. Although it’s also Oregon’s largest state park, perhaps it has yet to…
What a week! We had the opportunity to try our first self-guided bike tour during our Europe trip, and hopefully it will be the first of many. Our tour, which was operated by Dutch Bike Tours and booked through Tripsite, took us from Bruges, Belgium to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Our Bruges to Amsterdam Self…
If you’ve signed up to access one of our online maps, you might be wondering how to use it on your phone. We have built our custom maps in an app called Google MyMaps. This is different than regular Google Maps, but the two can be used together! You can view MyMaps in three ways:…
Located on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, Kotor is a beautiful tourist destination. The region where it’s situated, the Bay of Kotor, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its architecture, surrounding landscapes, rich history, and Mediterranean culture. Kotor is also conveniently located nearby the Croatian city of Dubrovnik, another top Balkan destination and…
If you’re visiting Jamaica in the Fall, or simply curious about Jamaican holidays and culture, you might be wondering: Do they celebrate Thanksgiving in Jamaica? Since we lived for two years in rural Jamaica and received a very thorough cultural training in Jamaica from Peace Corps, we thought we’d include this topic in our Jamaican…
Hidden gems in the Willamette Valley are plentiful. Whether you’re looking for a road trip to stop on I-5, planning a day trip from Portland, or you’re a Willamette Valley local looking to explore new places, this list of best things to do in the Mid-Willamette Valley will help. I grew up in the Willamette…
Should I cancel my 2022 trip? Should I reschedule my 2022 travel plans? Ever since we created our regularly-updated pandemic travel articles for certain destinations, I have received questions like these from readers again and again. In this post, I’ll share my answer – which applies regardless of the destination – as well as our…
The following guest article is contributed by Natvisa. Online Visa Applications Becoming Popular People are realizing these days that they are able to travel and work remotely with more ease than ever before. People are becoming more interested in having a global work office, rather than sticking to one spot, since many companies have begun…