Spending most of my time in hotels is something I wouldn’t change for the world, but I have to admit, it gets insanely repetitive. More and more hotels these days seem to be carbon copies of each other, lacking in any individuality. I’ve started to loathe staying in another ‘box’ of a room, just 4 …

Let me start this blog by saying the entire Vietnam Visa process is MUCH easier than I thought it was!I had major anxiety after researching Vietnam Visa’s online. So many guides said there were major hoops to jump through. One article said it was difficult to find a legit agency, while another told me I …

It seems that almost every hotel, homestay and vacation rental in Hoi An, Vietnam brags of being in the “perfect location”. While Hoi An is a relatively small city with a population of 120000, it’s quite spread out. Being within walking distance of Hoi An Ancient Town can look different for every traveler depending on …

Hoi An, Vietnam is well known for its custom clothing, beautiful lanterns and hand made souvenirs at very affordable prices. Just how affordable? It depends on who you ask. The one thing you’ll notice missing from almost every shop is price tags. The home of the Unesco World Heritage site, Hoi An Ancient Town still …

One of the highlights of our trip to Japan was a stop at the Seki Hamono Museum in Seki, Gifu. Seki is well known for being the third largest producer in the world of high-quality cutlery. Traditionally the environment was perfect for forging the ultimate samurai swords. An abundance of water combined with coal and …

This is the fastest and easiest way to extend your 30 day visa in Bali that doesn’t take multiple trips to immigration. We used this exact method to have our passports back in our hands within 48 hours and have an extra 30 days to enjoy tropical Bali. The process went smooth and was completely …

When I used to think of cruising, I imagined my grandmother and her friends shuffling on the ship in Tampa, getting ready for a big week of card playing and deck walking.  Mix that with claustrophobic cabins and dial-up like speeds of internet, and it just wasn’t an attractive vacation option for me. How things …

I stumbled across this hidden gem of a hotel in a non-conventional way. I was doing research for an article about the cheapest 5-Star hotels in the world, and the Hotel Majapahit came up. I instantly fell in love with everything about it, from it’s rich history to it’s unique architecture, not to mention it’s …

So I need to be a little honest (and perhaps have a little vent while I’m at it) about the food situation down here in remote costal Ecuador. When I fantasized about our beach home in my mind the visions contained the cutest little fruit stand just steps from our front door, a garden in …

This weekends adventures have resulted in what we have predicted; the huge uncertainty of the area around us has vanished.    Friday, we hired a guide Jo (a Canadian ex-pat now living in the area) to take us to nearby Puerto Lopez.  Having a guide to show you this stuff right off the bat is …

Through the shed of our material possessions, debt, and a permanent place to call ‘home’, something incredible is coming together.  As be both begin to see the world through a fresh lens we realize how sharing our journey can impact people in such a positive way.  Our calling is to share the world with you …

Gifu. A prefecture in central Japan. Although it’s only a few hours from Tokyo on the train, Gifu is relatively untouched. A best kept secret if you will. After researching where to spend our time in Japan, Gifu stood out as a must-do. We have been craving something deeper in our travels. A real desire …