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St Lucia Three-In-One Adventure: Jeep Jungle Trek, Rainforest Zip Lining & Waterfall Bathing

Freefalling horizontally meters off the ground is a freedom that vertical falling cannot provide. There is time to take in the views, the rushing waters underneath, the green trees screaming past and the people at the end cheering and hollering. I’m talki…

The Caribbean Jun 5, 2013

Vieques, Puerto Rico: Caribbean Island Postcard Perfection… But No “Life of Pi” at the Bio Bay

An island not far off of the East side of Puerto Rico, Vieques. How to get there, what to do there & the famous Bioluminescent Bay.

Puerto Rico May 20, 2013

How to Save $40 at Camuy River Cave Park

Caves are generally exciting. They are dark, mysterious and untamed. Well not Rio Camuy. This cave personifies some of USA’s worst traits – it’s tame, commercialised and all about not being sued.

Puerto Rico May 20, 2013

365 Days of Unbeatable Experiences

Over the last year we have had many firsts. Some I would rather forget, but many I will always recall. When we meet people and they ask us our favourite stories of travelling, these are the top 5 I always find myself repeating.

Highlights May 15, 2013

Our Eerie Trip on Lake Atitlan to San Marcos & San Juan

Our last day in Panajachel we hired a boat & captain to take us to two of the towns located around the majestic and beautiful Lake Atitlán, which on this day was not happy to have us on its silky waters.

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala May 11, 2013

365 Days of Beaches

We love the beach. We lived by a beautiful beach back home in Australia. And while the Great White’s have given me some good, clear water terror I am still drawn to the magnificent ocean. So what are our favourite beaches?

Highlights May 3, 2013

The Caribbean

7 nights on the Carnival Valour visiting St Thomas, St Kitts, St Maarten & Barbados. A dream island vacation get away.

Destinations Apr 22, 2013

Ambergris Caye, Belize

A tropical island surrounded by aqua caribbean waters. We have nearly 3 weeks to spend in paradise.

Destinations Feb 17, 2013

Xcaret Mexico – X marks the spot for a fun & unique family day out

Thoroughly unique. Something I’ve never imagined. It’s like Disneyland meets San Diego Zoo meets an Eco-Adventure Park. And if that’s not a good enough description, well then, you’ll just have to read the whole post.

Mexico Feb 16, 2013

The Great Cenote Adventure – 3 of Mexico’s Best Cenotes: Dos Ojos, Grand Cenote & Ik Kil

You can tell from my very first Cenote adventure that it wasn’t going to be my last. This natural phenomenon was an itch that couldn’t be scratched and I could happily spend months in Mexico visiting every cenote I could possibly see. As it is here are 3 …

Mexico Feb 14, 2013

Miss 4 Climbs Coba's 42 Metre Pyramid

Our first Mayan ruin was extremely exciting and as breathtaking as all we thought it would be.

Mexico Feb 9, 2013

Swimming With Wild Sea Turtles At Akumal, Mexico

We were so close. I reached out my hand to touch him and decided not to. He poked his little beady eyes above the surface. Glanced around and finding nothing remotely interesting ducked back under the water, swam straight to the bottom and continued to mu…

Mexico Feb 7, 2013

How My 2 & 4 Year Old Cliff-Jumped Into A Mexican Cenote

So there is nothing left to do. My 2 year old had jumped, my four year old had done it, and now it was mummy’s turn. Our visit to our very first Cenote and it is everything we thought it would be.

Mexico Feb 4, 2013

Cozumel - Ferry Hell, Mexican Ferraris & Margarita Fish Bowls

I will always fondly remember Cozumel. And not because of the several things that went wrong, but because of the lunch we shared margaritas with the hilarious Americans.

Mexico Feb 4, 2013

Mexico

So you want to go, but people tell you not to? We found Mexico to be filled with beautiful people, the most gorgeous beaches and no fear for our life.

Destinations Jan 27, 2013

The Bahamas

A 4 night cruise to the Bahamas on the Carnival Sensation. What can you expect on a cruise? Where can you go on Freeport & Nassau? Check out our answers here.

Destinations Jan 24, 2013

The Absurd $250 We Spent for 3 Hours at Atlantis Aquadventure on Paradise Island

Have you ever been so scared your legs start shaking? Your hands get clammy, your throats gets dry. And what seconds before seemed like a great idea, suddenly seems foolish and irrational. A scream erupts deep in the dark tunnel and then a flashing light …

The Bahamas Jan 23, 2013

Everglades Safari Park – Eat, Sleep, Reproduce – The American Dream

We’ve seen a number of TV shows about red neck hicks wrestling alligators and we thought it would be fun to see some up close in their natural habit. So while we were in Miami we chose the Everglades Safari Park as the place to visit. Situated about 45 mi…

Southeast, USA Jan 23, 2013

I Saw A Liger At Jungle Island, Miami

Tucked away on an island deep inside the steamy depths of Miami is a lush tropical jungle. It holds some very rare types of animals. One in particular, I had never seen before! The Liger.

Southeast, USA Jan 22, 2013

You Won’t Find Alex the Lion at Central Park Zoo, But You Will Find the T-Rex at the American Museum of Natural History in New York

For many people Central Park is the place to visit in New York, followed by the Museum of Natural History, so of course it was on our list of things to do.

Northeast, USA Dec 30, 2012

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