Sustainably exploring the world one vacation day at a time!
For once, it seems like its been awhile since I typed up a quarterly travel roundup. Usually the months just fly by. In this case, I actually almost forgot about doing it thanks to the end of the year/decade craziness! For anyone new to my quarterly travel roundups, these posts highlight our travel activities by …
A new year has begun which always has me thinking toward the future. 2018 went by in a flash. I think I blinked and it was already November. Personally, I always feel hopeful and excited for each new year and fresh start that comes my way. While I’m not much of one to come up …
It’s one of two travel questions we get all the time – How do you get so much time off of work? First off, I must say that we are lucky to work for employers which allow decent amounts of time off per American standards. This element of our benefits packages are very important to …
Planning port activities during cruise stops can be overwhelming. There are generally many appealing options to try during your limited time in each place. It’s hard to decide between visiting the local shops in town, heading to the beach for some fun in the sun, or venturing into the hills for a nature-packed adventure. Here’s our …
Our bags are almost packed and we’re ready to go! As we are busily making the final preparations for much anticipated our trip, we are taking some time off of our usual postings. Stay tuned next week for a great guest post by Anna from Two Nerds Travel. If you want to catch more of …
As the days get shorter, and the nights get colder, one thing is certain… the early months of winter are sneaking up on us. As 2016 comes to an end, we are doing something different. For the first time in two years, we are not traveling during Christmas break. I must say this is somewhat …
We are currently traveling and are taking the week off from our usual posting! Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest pictures from this week’s adventure and keep your eye out for new blog posts upon our return! Bon Voyage! By Land and Sea
The question we get asked a lot is if it’s better to book excursions and activities before leaving on a trip or once you arrive. We’ve done both ways and honestly, I don’t have the best answer, as both ways have their pros and cons.
The whole thought and history behind it was so intriguing to me. I couldn’t wait to get there, and we loved our day in Chichen Itza. Spending a day in Chichen Itza will take you back in time through dense jungles to the world of the ancient Mayans. It’s a world of incredible genius, astronomy, …
Let’s face it, there’s a million things to consider when choosing a resort for your next beach vacation, and no, not all resorts are the same! The easiest part of the selection process might be picking the location you want to go to. If you’re boggled with the choices after that, read our tips for …