Best Travel Gear for Your Next Adventure
Individually, Scott and I have been traveling the world for about 10 years. As a couple, we have been traveling for about 4. My traveling style has evolved quite a bit over time. To give…
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17 Best Travel Quotes to Inspire Wanderlust
While some inspirational quotes can be cliché and cheesy, others can provide little moments of clarity revealing truths, fears, and sometimes undiscovered aspirations. 12 years ago, I began writing down quotes that resonate with me,…
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10 of the Best Street Foods Around the World – as rated by travel bloggers
Sampling street food is an integral part of world travel. These quick and cheap bites provide a glimpse into the authentic culture and culinary history of a country. We've consulted the experts to determine 10 of…
A Guide to Cape Verdean Slang
Cape Verdean Creole, also called kriolu or kriol, is a native language derived from both Portuguese and African dialects. It is primarily an oral language so certain expressions and their spelling may vary depending on…
Traveling alone or with a companion: Which is better?
Let me preface this by saying there is no right or wrong answer. You may hear from die-hard solo travelers that you are missing out on the “true” travel experience by only venturing out with…
La Fortuna, Costa Rica: 13 of the Best Adventures, Activities and Attractions
La Fortuna is one of the more popular regions in Costa Rica, and with good reason. With its close proximity to the country’s most popular volcano, Arenal, there is no shortage of activities and things…
How to Have a Fun and Sustainable Sloth Encounter in Costa Rica
Why do tourists go to Costa Rica? Well, the white-sanded beaches are certainly a draw, as well as the opportunity to zip line through a cloud forest, hunt for ghosts in one of the most…
Cordes sur Ciel: The enchanting village above the clouds. Photo cred: Laurent Bastide
Cordes sur Ciel: The Enchanting Village Above the Clouds
Perched on a hilltop in Southern France lies the enchanting bastide, Cordes sur Ciel. The cobblestone streets, ivy-covered stone homes, and sky blue shutters will make you think you were transported into Charles Perrault’s fairy…
Nothing compares to Cape Verdean "morabeza".
Cape Verdean Food and Morabeza: 10 Traditional Dishes You Must Try
Cape Verde is known for their morabeza or hospitality. Often this hospitality extends far behind a warm smile and greeting. Cape Verdeans are eager to share with you their culture, history, and most of all their…
Kilimanjaro Packing List: The Complete Guide
If you're reading this, I'm assuming that you're planning to climb Kilimanjaro and you're figuring out what to pack. When we went, I put together this little guide for our team so they'd know what…
Climbing Kilimanjaro, Scott and Cece
Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro: Climbing for a Cause Charity Hike
In September of 2016, we crossed off one of our top bucket list items, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. This is our story. Students Unite to End Polio In January of 2016, my friend and…
Tanzania Safari and Lodging: Why you should stay in an authentic Banda
We spent one night in a Tanzanian banda, and it was a night neither of us will ever forget. (No this isn’t the start to a sensual adult-rated story). The Banda We returned from our game…
Food Adventures in Zanzibar
In this post, I will be sharing with you two of our favorite food adventures in Zanzibar, otherwise known as the “Spice Islands”. This semi-autonomous chain of islands has an intriguing history and culture of…