Every season provides the opportunity for adventure. Summer brings the chance to travel to exotic lands. Winter is the season of holiday trips to visit family. Spring beckons us to escape winter’s grasp with getaways to lush, tropical lands. But Fall, in my opinion, caters to a different kind of adventure. The kind that doesn’tContinue reading “Colorado: Adventure in Your Own Backyard”
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Ecuador: You did WHAT in the Amazon?
“You did what in the Amazon?” my mother asked, her eyebrows sky-high as we regaled my parents with tales of our honeymoon. In a spur-of-the-moment decision, we had chosen Ecuador as our honeymoon destination. The country hadn’t even crossed our minds until I stumbled upon an irresistible trip through Travelzoo, a travel deal watch listContinue reading “Ecuador: You did WHAT in the Amazon?”
Cambodia: Mysteries of Forgotten Temples and Fallen Empires
“Why Cambodia?” – We were asked this question multiple times before our trip. The short answer is that we wanted to visit Angkor Wat, the mysterious temple and mausoleum built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II from 1112 A.D. to 1152 A.D. The long answer is that we wanted to go on an archaeological adventureContinue reading “Cambodia: Mysteries of Forgotten Temples and Fallen Empires”
Italy: Lost in the Vatican
Vatican City, the smallest sovereign nation in the world, was a not-to-be-missed site on our trip to Rome, Italy. Aside from the site’s historical and spiritual draw as the home of the Pope and the formidable center of Roman Catholicism, the Vatican boasts a phenomenal collection of art and historical artifacts in the Vatican Museums,Continue reading “Italy: Lost in the Vatican”
The Story Behind Our Blog’s Name
“Travel Bug” – It’s a phrase almost everyone has heard. It is a phrase that has a wide range of connotations. It conjures images of many different desires relating to travel: from the dreamer who longs for the warmth and sunshine of the beach but can never quite align the stars to make the vacationContinue reading “The Story Behind Our Blog’s Name”
Bali: The Art of Capturing Authentic Cultural Experiences
Often people travel to carefully chosen destinations because they boast a monument, museum, or view that has been dubbed a “must see” by travel guides and tour operators world-wide. Almost all of these highlights have become tourist traps for a reason – they’re worth it! That being said, many guidebooks and tour companies are shiftingContinue reading “Bali: The Art of Capturing Authentic Cultural Experiences”
USA: A Layover Dash to San Francisco, CA
Travel can sometimes be challenging due to limited financial resources. In many cases, airline tickets make up the bulk of a trip’s budget. Every once in a while, you hear of a friend or relative who got an outrageously cheap deal on a flight, causing you to cringe with envy. Not to worry! In ourContinue reading “USA: A Layover Dash to San Francisco, CA”
India: Diving Into the Heart of a Culture
Traveling can often be a mixture of exhilarating and overwhelming sensations. The farther from home you go, the more out of your element you will be. But that is the beauty of traveling! We long to visit exotic places that are nothing like our own home. We want to see and experience something radically different,Continue reading “India: Diving Into the Heart of a Culture”
South Africa: A Hike Worthy of Legend
South Africa is a unique nation in terms of its diversity with myriad peoples, cultures, weather, ecosystems, beliefs, and activities. The same can be said for Cape Town, a cosmopolitan gem, one of South Africa’s two capital cities. Cape Town boasts an amazing array of activities geared toward tourist and local alike. To name aContinue reading “South Africa: A Hike Worthy of Legend”
Zimbabwe: A Lesson in the Rules
Recently, we journeyed to Southern Africa on an adventure to experience the cultures and natural beauty of the African continent. One of our stops was an incredible safari lodge in Zambezi National Park adjacent to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The lodge stood alone, several miles out of town overlooking a flourishing watering hole. We spent our several daysContinue reading “Zimbabwe: A Lesson in the Rules”
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