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reflections from 2018

Looking Back On 2018: A Year Of Achievements

Another year done and dusted! 2018 may not have been as adventurous or travel-filled as our previous years, but it’s definitely one of our favourites to date, and was exactly what we wanted and needed at this point in our lives. My reflections post from 2017 concluded with: “Going forward into 2018, we have a ...
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Ayutthaya Historical Park: A Guide For Travellers

If you’re interested in learning more about the history and culture of the Land of Smiles, one of the best places to visit in Thailand is the ancient Ayutthaya Historical Park. The ruins of this former kingdom are quite impressive and a lot of fun to explore. While it’s a doable day trip from Bangkok, ...

What We’ve Learned and Accomplished From 10 Years On The Road

Ten years ago we packed up our backpacks, said goodbye to friends and family and hit the road for a little over a year. We flew from Vancouver, Canada to Bangkok, Thailand and Nick turned 24 years old on our first day in Southeast Asia.   Before we left for this trip, there was a lot ...

Mae Hong Son Loop, Thailand: A Travel Guide

Do you love adventure, nature, and culture? Are you an adrenaline junkie who prefers cruising on a motorbike to sitting on a bus? Do you enjoy exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations that aren’t full of tourists? Then travelling along the 1,864 curves of the Mae Hong Son loop in Northern Thailand is the trip for you! Riding ...
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Accommodation Spotlight: Mount Cinnamon Boutique Resort, Grenada

We were recently invited by Mount Cinnamon Grenada to spend a couple of nights and experience the award-winning boutique resort. Although we already live on the island, it was a great opportunity to have a little “staycation” and celebrate my birthday at one of Grenada’s most highly rated properties. Ever since we first arrived in ...

Top 10 Unique Airbnb Rentals Around The World

Since Airbnb was founded in San Fransisco in 2008, people have been taking advantage of Airbnb rentals all around the world. But not all Airbnb rentals are created equal. Some of them are so outlandish, so funky and so cool that they almost warrant a trip to the destination in their own right. Never before would ...