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 …

Getting robbed, scammed and compromised while traveling is the biggest buzzkill around.I know. I’ve been there.I have been robbed at gun point in Latin America, had cash stolen from my hotel room, and found my credit cards skimmed and compromised. It left me feeling violated, vulnerable and paranoid. Despite the few negative experiences and security breaches …

One of the highlights of our trip to Japan was the Rail Mountain Bike Gattan Go in Hida City, Gifu. If you are looking for a fun outdoor activity with gorgeous views of Gifu’s countryside, this is an absolute must! We had so much fun and would definitely do it again given the opportunity. Here …

Cruising can  be one of the most expensive or one of the most affordable vacations. It all depends on how much you know! Over our last couple cruises, we have learned some CRUISE SECRETS that are going to blow your mind and save you money! These are secrets that the cruise lines don’t want you …

My wife and I have spent over 500 nights in hotels and on cruise ships. One of the most important factors that will make or break a stay for us is VALUE. Does it give you good bang for your buck!? Two of the most popular ways to vacation right now are cruising and all …

We recently went on our first repositioning cruise from Vancouver to Tokyo on the Celebrity Millennium. It was 15 days of pure bliss as we crossed the pacific ocean with stops in Alaska, Hakodate and Otaru, Japan. We fell in love with cruising last year and while on board our first cruise someone mentioned they had a …

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If location is king, then Sun Island Seminyak wears the crown. Inside the grounds, I felt like I was in my own private oasis, a Balinese secret garden. But just outside the gates I was immersed in everything that makes Seminyak the tourist hot spot it is. Restaurants with Instagram-able organic dishes, trendy shops with …

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