Top 5 Animal Encounters: Snakes
One of the things we enjoy most about travel is seeing animals in their natural environment. Our mini-series “Animal Encounters” includes some great memories from our journeys. While snakes may not be our favorite creature, there’s no denying that they are pretty cool to observe. Below, in no particular order, are our top animal encounters with […]
Top 5 Animal Encounters: Monkey and Baby
Seeing animals in their natural environment is one of the highlights of our travels. Our mini-series on animal encounters represents some great memories. Monkeys are common in many parts of the world, and they are always a great source of entertainment. We’ve spend hours at a time just watching their antics. With any species, it’s always special […]
Top 5 Animal Encounters: Ocean Edition
As nature lovers, one of the things we enjoy most about travel is seeing animals in their natural environment. These animal encounters are some of the best memories we have of the journeys we’ve taken. The marvels of the natural world abound above and beneath the sea. Below, in no particular order, are our top […]
Have you ever seen “Animals Inside Out?”
The “Animals Inside Out Exhibit” Having visited the “Bodies” exhibit in Atlanta last year, when we saw that “Animals Inside Out” was currently in Dallas we figured it would be an interesting activity for a day off. Dr. Gunther von Hagens and Dr. Angelina Whalley created the exhibit to boost appreciation for the animal […]
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 the Green Swamp near the origin of the Withlacoochee River (near Lakeland Florida) over 50 […]
Destination USA: Kiawah Island
Visiting Kiawah Island Off-Season February may not seem like the most logical time to visit one of South Carolina’s barrier islands, but it turned out to be perfect timing. Located about 15 miles south of Charleston, Kiawah Island is a bustling beach and golf resort area most of the year, but off-season it’s a perfect getaway. […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Home
Home is a place to feel cared for and protected. It’s a place to be nourished, more than just a physical refuge, it’s a private place to find peace and purpose. I imagine all of this represented by the clownfish and its home the anemone. In this reciprocal relationship, each animal has a protected home […]
Don’t Skip: Adelaide
[mappress mapid=”1″] Intro to Adelaide When asked what cities we’d be visiting in Australia, we mentioned Adelaide as our second stop. A common response was , “Why?” even from Aussies themselves (maybe even more so). Unassuming Adelaide is often overlooked on the average itinerary. Travelers think first of more famous spots like Sydney, the Gold […]
A to Z of the Wild Kingdom
How many of these creatures can you identify? Below are 26 photos we’ve taken from our travels. When you are ready to see the answer, hover over the photo and it will appear. The key at the bottom of the page shows where in the wild kingdom the photos were taken. Post how many you […]
Kauai’s Chickens: Charming Mischief Makers
Kauai’s chickens rule. They stop traffic in downtown Lihue and beg like squirrels in local parks. You can find them at the beach, in the forest, and crowing outside your window at all hours. The population of Kauai’s chickens is much higher than that of humans. They survive on fallen fruit and other scraps, […]