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Continue reading →: Family Caribbean cruiseWe took our first family Caribbean cruise for spring break. It was our son’s first trip out of the country (age 9), so we wanted to ease into international travel with something a bit easier and more kid-focused. After much research, we picked Norwegian Cruise Line because of the family-friendly…
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Continue reading →: Tamarindo Costa RicaNestled along the Pacific Coast, Tamarindo Costa Rica is a hub of activity but also a perfect place for relaxation. We love this vibrant beach town and have visited it twice in the last 3 years. We hope you will also love the beauty and charm of Tamarindo Costa Rica.…
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Continue reading →: A week in Austin TexasAustin Texas is an oasis in the South, filled with fun nightlife, cool street art, and a progressive vibe. Here’s our summary of a week in Austin Texas! We traveled to Austin for a conference and spent the week exploring the city’s vibrant culture. We stayed downtown at the Fairmont…
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Continue reading →: Tech items for your next flightHere are some of our favorite tech items for your next flight: 1. When traveling on long flights it’s vital to have entertainment. We love to watch movies together while on planes, timing hitting the “Play” button exactly at the same moment on each of our tv screens… cheesy we…
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Continue reading →: Our favorite places to eat in Nosara Costa RicaNosara is a beautiful little surf town along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. There are so many amazing, healthy restaurants with fresh local food that it’s hard to pick favorites! But here are some of our favorite places to eat in Nosara Costa Rica. Also check out our posts…
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Continue reading →: Where to stay in Nosara Costa RicaNosara is a beautiful little surf town along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Check out our posts about how to get there, what to do, and where to eat in Nosara! Here are our recommendations on where to stay in Nosara Costa Rica: “Nosara” is actually the little town…
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Continue reading →: Our favorite hotels around the worldHere’s a list of some of our favorite hotels around the world: The Gilded Iguana in Nosara, Costa Rica, is a boutique hotel known for its laid-back luxury. A one-minute walk from Playa Guiones, one of Costa Rica’s premier surf beaches, the hotel is a cornerstone of this tiny surf…
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Continue reading →: Nosara Costa RicaCosta Rica is on many travelers’ bucket lists, and for good reason. It is one of our absolute favorite destinations, and we plan to return there many times! Our favorite spot is Nosara Costa Rica, a quaint little beach town along the Pacific coast… Nosara is best known as a…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Kathmandu’s ancient sitesAfter exploring the Thamel district, we spent two days exploring Kathmandu’s ancient sites. Day 1 of exploring Kathmandu’s ancient sites: After having breakfast at our hotel, we were warmly greeted by our travel company host Raj, who drove us through the city and helped us navigate all entrances and fees. We don’t…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Thamel KathmanduKathmandu serves as the gateway to the Himalayas and is a frequent stopping point for hikers trekking Everest. We, however, spent 3 days exploring Kathmandu on our way to the jungle, rather than to the mountains. If you haven’t already read our blog post on navigating the Kathmandu airport –…
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Continue reading →: Arrival into Kathmandu NepalWe landed in Kathmandu Nepal after a long journey from the US, with an overnight layover. Our arrival into Kathmandu airport was soon to become a sneak-peak into the chaos that encapsulates Kathmandu… Kathmandu is a captivating blend of chaos, noise, and beauty, and it quickly became one of our…
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Continue reading →: African safari packing listWe wanted to share some helpful tips for your African safari packing list. Our safari planning team at Go2Africa was a fantastic resource and answered a lot of questions for us, as it was our first safari. We can’t thank them enough! The first thing you should know about your…
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Continue reading →: African safari – Zimbabwe, Part 2Last stop on our African safari: Nyamatusi Camp in Mana Pools Zimbabwe After two nights in Victoria Falls, we made the 2-hour flight in a 4-seater airplane, with just us and the pilot! It was a bit unnerving, but we’d been building to smaller and smaller planes throughout our adventure……
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Continue reading →: African safari – Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe, Part 1Third stop: Victoria Falls River Lodge in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe After an amazing week in Botswana, we landed in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and had to clear airport customs, due to crossing into a new country, which was all straightforward and quick. We were then escorted to the third lodge of…
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Continue reading →: African safari – Botswana, Part 2Second stop on our Botswana African safari: Khwai Leadwood Camp After an amazing three days at Linyanti, we were driven back to the remote dirt air strip and said goodbye to our guide, Chief. We boarded another prop engine plane for a short flight to Khwai. All of these flights…

