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 later became the first island to be permanently colonized by both the English and the French, who shared the island for many years. The Amerindians […]
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 beach. Get past the tourist promotion though, and volcanic, subtropical, Jeju will surely reward you with its unique history, culture and charm. Jeju is best known […]
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 favorite destinations, Laos always makes the list. This landlocked land has faced more than its share of turmoil, but visitors today will find a peaceful […]
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 hurricaine belt, Aruba has more stable weather than most of the rest of the Caribbean. It’s landscape is quite different as well, with a desert-like […]
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 July 4, 1776, which declared independence from Great Britain. Since it’s a national holiday, people generally have the day off from work and school to […]
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 refreshing treat. The tradition of shaved ice probably originated in many places independently. Today, similar dishes are found throughout the world. For me, growing up in […]
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 of our time, we have been able to get out occasionally to enjoy what the city has to offer. As you have probably figured out […]
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 no idea what we were getting ourselves in to! We enjoyed telling the stories and sharing the photos of our life on the road so […]
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 accomplish this, from practicing English conversation to working with local or international NGOs, from disaster relief to conservation to working on organic farms! Some opportunities […]
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 this same stretch of asphalt is used once a year for the car and motorcycle race called Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. I can’t image […]