As all travelers know, having something stimulating to pass the time when in transit is imperative. My favorite way to enjoy the journey is to listen to an audiobook while looking out the window on a train or bus, or on a long road trip, my mind engaged while I enjoy the scenery. Or perhaps […]
Fakarava: What to Do, See, and Eat!
Imagine long stretches of snow-hued sand framed by turquoise blue water on one side, and the deep sapphire of the Pacific on the other. When standing in the middle, one can easily see both sides in this long, slim island. Palm trees lean lazily over the blue while black-tipped reef sharks weave through the water, […]
The Best Time to Visit Tahiti
Tahiti in the South Pacific is an island with a reputation for incredible waterfalls, beautiful beaches, delicious seafood, and those famous overwater bungalows. It’s a short distance away from Moorea, famous for stingrays and shark sightings, and of course, Bora Bora, the honeymoon spot of dreams. Tahiti doesn’t have typical seasons that most of us […]
Want to Swim With Whales? Here’s Where to Go
Ever dream of swimming with whales? In some parts of the world, it’s possible not just to view them from the deck of a boat, but to jump in the water and swim with them! From sperm whales to humpbacks and orcas (okay so they’re in the dolphin family, but they still deserve a spot […]
The Perfect Fall Road Trip in Québec
The mist rolled in and out as I made my way down the highway, laughing at the way Google maps pronounces Chemin and Sud, and marveling at how the names of streets and exits manage to be over one hundred letters long, with names abundant in hyphens. The colors exploded all along the route in […]