After Kilimanjaro, we went to the Seychelles for 10 days of forced relaxation. Unfortunately, North Island (where William and Kate honeymooned) was a bit out of budget, so we stayed at the Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove on the main island of Mahe FO FREE (thank you SPG). We scored a sweet suite upgrade, stayed in …
One picture that inspired a visit What: Located more than 2,000 miles off the coast of Chile, roughly halfway to Tahiti, Easter Island is one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth. It’s famous for its ~900 giant moai statues, which were built by Rapa Nui people centuries ago. The best place to …
As we’ve said before, a tour operator/guide can really make or break your trip. On Kilimanjaro, your experience, including your chances of reaching the summit, depends on your operator more than anything else. Thankfully, we ended up with the best team we could hope for. Read more about choosing a Kilimanjaro tour operator here. Friendly, …
Thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro? Do it! It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it was also my most memorable travel experience to date! Read more about our experience here. For those of you who’ve decided to climb the highest mountain in Africa, choosing an tour operator will be the most important decision you …
Ben and I went on our first “adventure” trip right after graduating college. I convinced him to hike the Inca Trail instead of going to Paris that year. Anyone who’s hiked the Inca Trail knows how much day two sucks. He was begging for a rescue helicopter, while I got thrown up on by someone …
Our take on the ever popular The Hype Paro Taktsang (also known as the Tiger’s Nest) is the most popular site in all of Bhutan. Most itineraries to Bhutan save the best for last and end with a 4 to 5 hour hike to Tiger’s Nest. As legend has it, Guru Padmasambhava flew to …
Your next long weekend trip It’s a wonder that Americans all too often overlook Emilia Romagna for its neighboring regions, Liguria and Tuscany. Simply put, Emilia Romagna is the food capital of Italy. Settled between the Apennines in the south and the Po River in the north, the “breadbasket of Italy” produces some of Italy’s most …
Without a doubt, Nepal is home to the best trekking in the world. This small, landlocked country the size of Illinois contains 8 of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest. Pre-trip, Ben gave me the option of either Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp, but not both. I’ve been dreaming about climbing Kilimanjaro for almost …
The quality of a guide can make or break a trip. For our 7 months, we’ve only booked a guide in three places (Northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan). We came to India with limited knowledge of the place and really wanted to dive into its history, traditions, and culture. Hiring India Personal Tours was the …
Happy early Thanksgiving! To help you with your holiday shopping, we put together a gift guide for your favorite travel-loving friends and family (or you!). Thanks for the idea, Ev! My Good Gift Recipe: Practical Looks good Wouldn’t normally buy for oneself TRAVEL // CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Smartwool Socks ($12 on sale) My Asian …