St. Kitts Scenic Church

Don’t Skip: St. Kitts

Intro to St. Kitts The little island of St. Christopher Columbus first spotted St. Kitts from afar in 1493, but it wasn’t colonized until the British arrived in 1623. It…

Nice seat huh?

Don’t Skip: Jeju Island, South Korea

Intro to Jeju Island Jeju is marketed as the “honeymoon island,” popular with couples who take the opportunity to visit Love Land and the Museum of Sex after their walks on the…

Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang, Laos

Travel Budget Laos: Counting Kip

Travel Budget Laos Although our time there was much shorter than we wanted, Laos left a lasting impression on us both and a thirst to return. When asked about our…

Aruba Intro: One Happy Island

With its white-sand beaches, constant, cooling trade winds and warm, friendly people, Aruba lives up to its name: One Happy Island.  Since it’s far enough south to be blow the…

Cotuit Parade

4th of July Celebrations in the US

4th of July, Independence Day In the US, the 4th of July is Independence Day, a day to celebrate freedom. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on…

Ujikintoki

How Do YOU Say Shaved Ice?

Since people first went up into the mountains and came back with snow or ice, people have been drizzling honey, fruit juice and other toppings on top to create a…

Bo Ne

Triple M: Houston-One Month Later

Houston, Texas has been our home for a month now.  We relocated here for work, and will be in town for about 7 weeks.  While work has taken the majority…

Turtles Travel Logo

Announcing Turtles Travel’s New Logo!

When we first started our blog in 2005 it was a small, online diary of sorts, a way for family and friends to keep up with our whereabouts. We had…

Holy men greet tourists at Pashupatinath Temple.

Guest Post: Volunteering in Nepal

Incorporating volunteering into your travels is a wonderful way to give back to local communities while gaining a richer understanding of local life and culture. There are many ways to…

Pikes Peak Highway

Weekly Photo Challenge: Curves

If you’ve ever driven to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado, you know that the 19 miles of curves and switchbacks are an unforgettable experience.  Believe it or not…