Because of its central location, Ubud is a great place to base yourself to explore Bali’s best sites. Although the beaches are far, the culture and beauty are near. We have spent a total of three months living in Ubud. We can say it is truly an amazing place to immerse into the culture and …
Petra is reason alone to come to Jordan. As one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Ancient City is a massive complex of ruins and tombs. Famous for the rock-cut stone that still marvels builders today, Petra has existed since 300 BC. It was a major trading hub in the region and was …
Nearly 70 percent of Botswana consists of the Kalahari desert, and mixed right in the middle are several salt pans. Home to the rare and unique meerkats as well as many other animals, the salts pans offer a unique overnight experience. A meerkat adventure in the salt pans will be to sure leave lasting memory of …
Known for its incredible coastline and rugged wilderness, our hike in Tasmania was just shy of one month. We packed our bags, picked up a rental car, and hit the mountains. With so many beautiful hikes and areas to explore, it was hard to narrow down the top things to do during this visit to …
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Being on the road for the past year and a half, we are constantly trying to stretch our budget. We were surprised by how expensive it is to visit when we booked our trip to Lebanon. Before having buyer’s remorse on a flight to Lebanon, we contacted a friend we met while traveling. We were …
With so many famous hikes and excellent places to visit in California, the Trinity Alps is often overlooked. While the Yosemite and Mammoth Lake area hikes are top-notch, these trails have the potential to get crowded during the summer. Trinity Alps, a five-hour drive north of San Francisco, brings solitude, beautiful alpine lakes, and some …
Searching through the jungles of Bwindi during our Uganda guide, we aimed to see some of the most scarce animals on Earth. The critically endangered Mountain Gorillas are not like the typical safari. Feelings go numb, and you are speechless at first sight. It is the highlight of our time in Africa. After the Gorilla experience, we go …
As avid travelers, we have visited many countries and seen some of the most remote places in the world. While there is something exotic about traveling to places like Thailand, Nepal, France, Italy, and the Caribbean islands, we often overlook the great things right in our backyard, like the national parks in the USA. That …
Qatar is a tiny peninsular Arab nation in the Arabian Gulf bordering Saudi Arabia. Most of the country resides in the capital city of Doha. The economy is nearly 75% based on petrol and natural gas, making this small country the world’s richest nation (GDP per capita). Over two million people call Qatar home, yet only …
Cape Town is on the up and up. It is the place to be. With all the amenities one could wish for, excellent tourism industry, great food, all at a great price with a little grit of Africa. Ok, maybe a lot of grit. But that’s what makes Cape Town so special. Cape Town is …