Tag Archives: holiday

Our Home for the Week: Beach Bungalow at Dumaguete, Philippines

For the past week, our days consisted of diving in the mornings, swinging in a hammock in the afternoons and working hard on our laptops while sipping sundowners by night. We had found the perfect setting for our location independent lifestyle: Dumaguete on Negros island lies miles away from the tourist trail. Besides quiet beaches, [...]

13 Comments Continue Reading →

10 of the Best Beaches in the United States

This is a sponsored guest post written by Leslie To. It’s a brisk 78 degree day without a dark cloud in the sky.  The sounds of crashing waves on the warm ocean shore and the cawing of seagulls from above add to Mother Nature’s soothing soundtrack. With a pair of sunglasses and a tall glass [...]

21 Comments Continue Reading →

Best Walking Spots in Yorkshire

This is a guest post by Phil Broadhead. With its rolling hills and beautiful countryside, it is easy to understand why Yorkshire is a popular choice for outdoor-lovers. It has the greenest pastures that England has to offer, and the rolling countryscapes the UK prides itself for. Whether it is a …

1 Comment Continue Reading →

Daily Travel Snapshot: Mauritius

An aerial shot of the southeastern tip of Mauritius.

1 Comment Continue Reading →

Daily Travel Snapshot: Ma’in, Jordan

The plunging hot-spring waterfalls of Ma’in, Jordan.

5 Comments Continue Reading →

Greetings from the Paradisical Island of Mauritius!

Belle Mare beach, Mauritius

Here’s a quick update to let you guys know that I’ve found paradise! An emerald isle found in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is all that I’d imagine it to be, and more. Surrounded by turquoise sea and cluttered with luscious green rainforests, this tropical island is packed with plenty of surprises. Since [...]

8 Comments Continue Reading →

Sailing Costa Brava: A Journey into Spanish Gastronomy, Music and Culture

Cala Lliris, Tamariu, Costa Brava

Onboard our sailboat, we let our bodies sway to the movement of the waves and the sound of the gentle breeze. Watching the port of Palamós slowly disappear before us, we listen intently as Captain Joan shares  stories from the past, “This boat was built in the colonial days. It’s since been …

6 Comments Continue Reading →

Artistic Underwater Museum: MUSA

Man on Fire - by Jason deCaires Taylor

This is a sponsored guest post by Karly Code. The next time you go scuba diving, you can see a whole lot more than just fish. For a unique experience, check out the underwater sculpture museum MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Located on Isla …

3 Comments Continue Reading →

Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru: A Quick Guide

Macchu Picchu, Peru

It’s been almost a year since our six-month sojourn through South America – one of the most memorable epic journeys we’ve done so far. We saw the impressive Iguazu Falls in Argentina, got to know the Uros tribe living on Lake Titicaca, watched wildlife on the Galapagos Islands and …

7 Comments Continue Reading →

5 Classic Christmas Destinations

New York Times Square

// Where will you be spending Christmas this year? As a modern-day nomad, I’ve spent the past few Christmases in various corners of the world– from New York to London, Madrid, East Germany and this year back home in Singapore.  Each destination has its own unique Christmas flair and offer a different experience. Today’s guest [...]

4 Comments Continue Reading →

Cool Christmas Gifts for Every Traveler

324424953_0753d16c10_z

It’s the Christmas season once again; which also means malls are packed to the brim and cashier lines are longer than ever. If you’re like me, not a fan of holiday shopping, here’s a list of quirky, geeky Christmas gifts that you can easily purchase online, for the wanderlusters …

14 Comments Continue Reading →

7 of the Best Trekking Destinations

To journey beyond travel, add a tinge of adventure and the voyage becomes an incredible one. We’re no experts at trekking but from our past experiences journeying through Australia and South America, we found ourselves delving deep into the back country and thoroughly enjoying it. Whether you are ice-climbing in …

26 Comments Continue Reading →

8 of the Best Beaches in Europe

I’m dipping my toes in crystal clear waters while my hair gets powdered up with fine sand. I’m in Europe – no castles or cathedrals, just enjoying the sun on a slice of paradise. Whether it’s a secluded bay with emerald surfs slamming on sandstone cliffs, or wide stretches of golden …

76 Comments Continue Reading →

Exploring Lanzarote’s Top Nature Spots

tn_IMG_2834

We are walking in the mar de lava – sea of lava – where massive blankets of solidified lava lie at the foots of Montanya Blanca, Lanzarote. I confess: I’ve become quite a volcano buff after seeing hot molten lava flowing off Guatemala’s most active volcano, Volcan Pacaya. There’s no sign …

7 Comments Continue Reading →

Guest Post: Lanzarote’s Historical Background

tn_IMG_2410

As I spend the week traversing volcanic paths and soaking up some sun at Los Zocos Resort, on the island of Lanzarote, fellow travel author Nick Ball has offered to share some background on Lanzarote’s entangled past. Nick is proud to call Lanzarote home and is the author of Lanzarote Guidebook, a free …

3 Comments Continue Reading →