History of Diving Museum
Being avid SCUBA divers, the History of Diving Museum was a site not to be missed on our way down to Key West. Founded by Drs. Joe and Sally Bauer, this 501(c)(3) non-profit museum boasts one of the largest collections…
Sweets, Treats, and No Tricks
In honor of Halloween, we’ve put together a post in celebration of sweets from around the world. Of course there are far to many to mention, so we stuck to some of our personal favorites. Please share some of yours…
A Hospital for Turtles
We love turtles . . . If you all hadn’t noticed, we’re big turtle fans! Traditional symbols of wisdom, longevity, steadfastness and patience, the turtle is a careful observer, and a truly wise soul. While on land, sea turtles may appear…
White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
White Sands National Monument The world’s largest field of gypsum sand dunes fills 275 square miles of the Tularosa Basin at the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico (elevation 4235 ft). A large portion of the area makes…
Transportation Modes: Our Top 20
Transportation Modes Around the World It’s not about the destination, but rather the journey . . . or something like that. Getting around in an unfamiliar place can be a challenge. Add to that a different language and foreign currency,…
Exploring the Hillsborough River by Canoe
There’s more to Tampa, Florida, than Busch Gardens, beaches and shopping. Researching things to do during our days off in the area, we discovered that the Hillsborough River is a popular destination for canoeing and kayaking. The River flows from…
Don’t Skip: Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Intro to Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo lies on the westernmost coast of the island of Flores in Indonesia. Known best for its proximity to Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo does see a fair number of tourists. At heart, it’s still a…
Travel Lessons: What We’ve Learned So Far
Travel has been our life’s focus for over a decade, and we’d like to think we’ve learned some things along the way. Whether we’re traveling as part of our work in mobile/experiential marketing or purely for our own pleasure, there are certain…
Capture the Color 2013
Launched last year by Travel Supermarket, the Capture the Color photo blogging challenge has generated tremendous buzz and many breathtaking photos by travel bloggers around the world. The idea is to publish five photos from your travels that “capture the color” in five…
Meat Pies, Coming Full Circle
Growing up in the US, neither of us were really exposed to proper meat pies. Sure, we have the classic chicken pot pie, and maybe a Shepherd’s pie here and there, but that only scratches the surface of the pie-o-sphere.…