Some travellers visit Kerala, in South India, for the breathtaking coastlines, the gorgeous mountains and the glorious tropical beaches. Others want to experience the tea plantations, lively cities, tasty spicy food, abundance of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. There are so many reasons to visit, but for us, the vibrant culture, the welcoming people and…
Welcome back to our Staycation Series. In this series, we look at options to get you holidaying sooner, as well as ways to do so safely. We also give you ideas to help you enjoy a vacation that leaves you feeling without worries and refreshed. This post is about road trips. Keep reading for the…
Wow! The proverbial clock has been ticking, and the intense months came and went. In the last seven months, so much has happened. It increased to a crescendo with the entire world being affected when COVID-19 spread and became a pandemic. But this story doesn’t start there. This story concerns what happened to us before…
After three months in Southern Thailand, we needed to leave the country to renew our visas. So, we decided doing an overland visa run would be fun. We chose Laos for several reasons. First, it would be a fun, overland journey from Thailand. Secondly, it is a cheap country (we were low on funds). Thirdly,…
Laos had recently opened its doors to tourism. When we there in 1999 it started a marketing campaign ‘Visit Laos Year 2000’ to welcome more visitors to travel to Laos. It was a country considered off the beaten track even by the most intrepid backpackers. We saw striking landscapes, architecture and temples. But best of…
People often ask us how we have been able to afford to travel continually for the last 5 years. And the truth is it is not just one thing we did or do that enables us to live this lifestyle. But one of the most significant ways we have been able to achieve our travel…
as ranked by Travel Bugs World Hello Australia! When it’s a summerlike day on the East Coast of New South Wales, we love getting in the car and going for a drive. Actually, anytime we touch back down to Australia, after the family & friends visits and some compulsory chores, we always end up on…
Cairns & Tropical North Queensland has everything you need to enjoy the best holiday ever. The mix of coral reefs, isolated beaches, lush rainforests, and scenic ocean road drives make Cairns our favorite place to explore in Australia. Please keep reading to discover our Top 7 things to do in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland.