Hawaii is known for its stunning beaches and crystal clear waters. Unfortunately, these natural wonders are being threatened by the use of traditional sunscreens containing harmful chemicals that damage coral reefs. In an effort to protect its marine ecosystems, Hawaii recently passed a law banning sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, two common ingredients in…
This is a review of our new, versatile travel backpack that works as a carry on, backpack, or duffle bag and comes with a bonus day pack. Introducing the Osprey Farpoint 55 Backpack review. Osprey Farpoint Review Video Disclosure: We are REI affiliates because we love their stuff. We may get a small commission for purchases made…
We just finished our first Singapore Airlines trip in business class to Singapore from Seattle, and it was awesome. We have flown with many airlines and have found time and time again that Asian-based airlines are on another level with their product and service, especially compared to US-based carriers. Though our first flight was 16…
Last week we hosted 6 guests for their very first trip to Vietnam. The week went better than we could have imagined. We enjoyed it so much that we’re going to do this again in the near future (more on this later). Our goals for this trip were: to help orient our guests to traveling…
This may seem like a strange topic for a travel blog, but once I learned the potential dangers of using anti-perspirants, I embarked on a personal quest to find the most effective, all-natural deodorant for our trip to Southeast Asia. I know our fellow travelers care about their wellness and might find my research useful,…
This past April, we rented a Jucy campervan for our two week road trip on the South Island of New Zealand. It was our first time doing a campervan trip, which we got to share with our friends, Heath and Alyssa, who rented a bigger motorhome. We learned a lot and wanted to share some…
The Angkor Wat Half Marathon and 10k Run is very special international running event that you may want to add to your bucket list. It’s a unique experience to run through ancient temple grounds with thousands of people from around the world! About the Angkor Wat Half Marathon What: Half marathon and 10k run (and…