What if we told you that there is a hidden gem in the Sierra Nevada Mountains where rest and relaxation go hand in hand? That you can listen to the running waterfalls all day and your alarm clock is a fresh breeze humming outside your big screen windows which overlook the mountains? Welcome to the Reserva Natural Tierra Adentro in Minca, Colombia!
Read MoreThe town of Salento is located at the heart of the Eje Cafetero in the department of Quindio, Colombia. Don’t let the size of this town fool you, although small, there is plenty to do here to keep you busy for a few days. If you have the time, Salento is not to be missed. You will be able to see a very different Colombia from the busy cities or the Caribbean coastline.
Read MoreSalento is a small town located in the heart of the Colombian Coffee Region. This small town is packed with colorful buildings, charming streets and cute cafes everywhere you turn. During the weekend you will find the town very lively with lots of people and lots of music. One of the main reasons why you are probably in Salento is to visit the famous Cócora Valley! A green lush valley as far as the eye can see.
Read MoreThe time has arrived… we are packing our bags and leaving Ecuador to head over to Colombia! Colombia was one of our top destinations that we wanted to visit when we started planning our world trip. Our route has changed several times and now we find ourselves in Otavalo, Ecuador. Great! But how do we get to Colombia from here? No worries, we have completed this trip and it was really a breeze. It was actually one of the easiest border crossings we have ever done in our 22 months of travel!
Read MoreToday we woke up to hundreds of birds chirping away in the middle of the Andean Cloud Forest. We got up from our bed and walked out to the terrace to enjoy the views... nothing but lush and green as far as our eyes could see. We jumped in the hammock, sat back and enjoyed the wild noises of the Mindo Cloud Forest.
Read MoreQuito was among the first World Cultural Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO in 1978. As soon as you arrive into Quito you will notice the hustle and bustle. Quito is a large city which offers many accommodations for all types of budgets. Before we arrived to Quito we knew we wanted to stay near the Centro Histórico.
Read MoreAs we continued our travels around Peru, many travelers spoke about visiting Huacachina. The name sounded funny and interesting so we decided to do some research about this spot. Oh my… I was sold as soon as I saw the first picture on Google. This place looked unreal. As we continued doing our research we found out that it is located only 5 hours from Lima and easily accessible by bus. So guess what… we were going to Huacachina!
Read MoreRainbow Mountain is a top must-do when visiting Cusco. This famous “Montaña de Siete Colores”, officially known as Vinicunca is unreal! Being able to see a mountain full of different colors in the Andes is incredible. Although the way it was discovered is not a fun story to tell. The Vinicunca mountain was once covered by snow. Due to climate change, the snow has all melted unveiling the beauty of Rainbow Mountain.
Read MoreCan I tell you a secret... but you have to promise and TELL EVERYONE! We’ve discovered the best kept secret in Ecuador…the beautiful Secret Garden Cotopaxi! I don’t even know how to put this experience in words...it’s like a retreat. Picture this...waking up to a gorgeous snow capped volcano right in front of your eyes.
Read MoreWhen visiting Thailand, we had the opportunity to stay 8 wonderful days in Chiang Mai. After our 45 day stay in Thailand, we can agree that Chiang Mai was our favorite town in all of Thailand. Chiang Mai was a cute little town located in the northern part of Thailand famous for its Elephant Sanctuaries.
Read MoreThe first time I heard about Baños one thing came to my mind… why are we going to a bathroom? (Baños in Spanish translates to bathrooms) I am not going to lie, but I laughed and joked around with the name a couple of times. I soon realized people were speaking about Baños, Ecuador.
Read MoreThey say India is the graduate school of travelers and after our first visit to India we can totally see why! The culture, food, people and environment of India is something like we have never experienced before. It engages all your senses at once!
Read MoreSingapore is a vibrant multi-cultural state filled with a diversity of languages, religions and cultures. Good food is never hard to find. It is also filled with lush gardens and lot’s and lot’s of shopping destinations. One of the cleanest countries in the world!
Read MoreGoa is one of our favorite places in all of India! Get ready for sun, party and adventure. Check out our favorite beaches in North and South Goa. Grab your scooter and hit the road!
Read MoreOnce we arrived in Ecuador, everyone we met immediately told us the Quilotoa trek was not to be missed! We’ve heard Quilotoa is a dormant volcano with a beautiful turquoise lagoon in the crater. We knew we wanted to visit, but we were not interested in doing a day visit to Quilotoa or pay for an expensive tour. We were told you can do a multiple day trek to Quilotoa on your own and visit a few villages along the way. This was exactly the type of experience we were looking for!
Read MoreOnce we determined we were going to Baños, we knew we were ready for some fun filled adrenaline adventures. As soon as you arrive into town, you notice the hundreds of agencies competing for your business. In reality, it can be a daunting task trying to figure out which agency to use and make sure you get a good level of service.
Read MoreAnother of our favorite activities in Baños was waterfall chasing! Although we didn’t jump in (the ones we visited were not swimmable), we did have a fun day discovering them. If you are in Baños, we highly recommend doing the famous “Ruta de las Cascadas” on a bicycle. This is really fun and allows you to go at your own pace and admire them. The best part…you avoid all the tourists on the Chivas!
Read MoreMykonos truly delivered on our expectations. This little island is as picturesque as you can imagine! From every corner to every alley you walk, there is beauty everywhere. Check out our top favorite things to do while visiting Mykonos.
Read MoreBocas Del Toro is an archipelago that consists of over 9 main islands, 52 cays, and hundreds of islets with coral reefs and mangroves all around. A week in Bocas Del Toro was just enough to explore the island life.
Read MoreWhen we decided to visit the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, we started doing our research on Puerto Viejo. The information we found included beaches, national parks and...a visit to Bocas Del Toro, Panama!
Read More
