When Tim and I flew to Argentina's Patagonia region a few weeks ago, I saw on my Facebook memories that exactly 5 years prior, we had arrived in Chilean Patagonia to embark on an epic multiday hike through Torres del Paine National Park. We didn't know at the time how much we'd fall in love … Continue reading Back to Patagonia
Acatenango Volcano Hike A hike up Acatenango Volcano is at the top of many people's Guatemala bucket list. The views are incredible, the hike is challenging, and it's easily accessible as a long day or overnight trip from tourist hot-spot Antigua. You won't find much information online about what to expect on the hike up … Continue reading Acatenango Volcano Hike- What to Expect
The black rhino lapping at the damp ground in front of us seemed unperturbed by the unmistakable low growl of a lion behind us. Cue the wow moment. It's an exciting event to see a rhino or a lion on their own, but here they were, together, at a waterhole. And this was just on … Continue reading Wild Namibia Road Trip
Spiti Valley lays in a remote pocket of India’s Himalayas. Tibetan prayer flags billow in the wind, strung along trees, bridges, and roadside shrines. Snowy peaks dot the skyline. Villages are few and far between, and many are only accessible by foot. This isn’t Tibet, however. This is India at its wildest. This Spiti Valley … Continue reading Spiti Valley Itinerary
Inspired by nature and wildlife documentaries (ok and maybe an animated feature film), we knew we wanted to visit Madagascar on our round-the-world honeymoon trip. What the documentaries don't show you is how hard it is to get anywhere. Our travels in Madagascar were a literal road trip in the truest sense of the word. … Continue reading Madagascar – Wildlife and a Wild Ride
Standing in the green marshes of Yala National Park in Sri Lanka, three adult elephants and one baby expertly pulled out tall grasses with their trunks. After a quick back and forth swing of their trunk, they each shoveled their bounty into their mouths. I couldn't believe our luck. Our safari jeep was parked on … Continue reading Sri Lanka Road Trip Adventures
Spiti Valley lays in a remote pocket of the Himalayas. Tibetan prayer flags hang from trees, bridges and roadside shrines called stupas. Snowy peaks dot the skyline. Villages are few and far between, and many are only accessible by foot. This isn't Tibet, however. This is India at its wildest. Itinerary: Day 1: Fly Delhi … Continue reading India’s Incredible Himalayas
Itinerary: Days 1-3: Perth Day 4: Perth to Kalbarri National Park via Pinnacles in Nambung National Park Day 5: Kalbarri National Park to Shark Bay Day 6: Shark Bay to Coral Bay via Monkey Mia Day 7: Coral Bay to Exmouth (snorkel with Manta Rays in morning) Day 8: Exmouth and snorkeling with whale sharks … Continue reading Wild, Wild West(-ern Australia) – Perth to Broome Road Trip
When Tim and I first visited Tasmania in 2014, people had one of two reactions. The first was, “Is that in Africa?” and the second was, “Why? There’s nothing to do there.” Now, four years later, the attitude towards Tasmania has changed dramatically! Australia’s island state (by the way, no, Tasmania is not in Africa) … Continue reading Three Week Road Trip Itinerary in Tasmania
If you're a fan of hiking and the outdoors and traveling in Tasmania, Australia, you've probably heard of the Overland Track, which is Tasmania’s premier multi-day hike through the alpine landscape of Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. Whether you are completing the full trek or just in the area for a few … Continue reading What to Expect: Cradle Mountain Summit Hike
