In this section we highlight trips we’ve been on and share ideas on where to go and what to see.
We were happy to get away for a week of diving in Curaçao, where we stayed at the Marriott Beach Resort. While not a dive resort as such, the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort does have an on-site dive shop and is well located to hit the popular dive sites.
Like many divers, we like to add a dry day to the end of our dive holidays to both have a little extra time before flying and to let our gear dry out before packing up. For those looking to do the same or looking for non-diving activities, here are five things to try on […]
Botswana with its famous Okavango Delta and Chobe River is a well-known and sought-after safari destination. While we had been lucky enough to have done other safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa, Botswana promised a new perspective with river safaris and canoe rides in ancient dugout canoes (or mokoros).
Known as Mosi-Oa-Tunya, meaning “The Smoke That Thunders”, visiting the mighty Victoria Falls is just spectacular to experience. Bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe, you can fly into either Livingstone Airport in Zambia or Victoria Falls International in Zimbabwe. Visitors often get a Kaza visa allowing one to cross between the two countries and to experience the […]
Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport is the gateway for much of Africa from the rest of the world. It’s the busiest airport in Africa with over 600 flights a day and many transit here to their final destinations. Joburg is a huge, bustling, and interesting city and taking some time to explore some of its […]
We simply love Europe with its deep-rooted history, great cuisine, and myriad of things to do. France is one of our favorite countries to visit. Maybe my French roots have something to do with that! We had previously enjoyed time in Paris as well as the French Riviera and Normandy but one area that we […]
About 30 minutes’ drive north of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the beautiful Château de Chantilly. This magnificent castle rivals Fontainebleau and Versailles but is lesser known and less crowded (at least when we went). It is well worth visiting and makes for the perfect day trip from Paris. It can also be visited […]
Just south of Paris and about an hour and a half’s drive from Charles de Gaulle airport is the magnificent Château de Fontainebleau. The medieval part of the castle dates back to the 12th century but only the dungeon still exists. From 1528, under the reign of King François I, the castle saw many transformations […]
A few years back, we visited Japan during Cherry Blossom season, and really enjoyed ourselves. It seemed like the whole country was excited about these beautiful trees blooming. Parks were filled with picnickers and the news was all about when the peak blooming time would happen in the various regions of the country. After sharing […]
With all the travel cancellations we’ve had to make, we had some expiring airline tickets which were begging to be used. A trip to San Diego was something which we had previously planned, and cancelled, so we thought hey, why not. While we could not get a decent direct flight to San Diego, we managed […]