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When visiting Santa Barbara Zoo in 2009, we discovered that they offered giraffe feedings twice a day. Unfortunately for the two of us, we arrived late in the afternoon and missed the second feeding session by only a few minutes. […]
Category Archive: Travel Blog
Photo Essay: Seattle’s Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market is a must-see destination for any visitor to Seattle – the market is a historic open-air market located in the heart of the city and is internationally recognized as one of the USA’s premier farmers’ markets. It’s […]
5 ways to save money on accommodation in North America
The most expensive part of any travel adventure is usually accommodation expenses and these can easily kill a traveler’s budget before you know it. Accommodation has accounted for a whopping 40% of our spending on our trip so far! Despite […]
One Day On Hawaii’s Big Island
You can’t visit The Big Island of Hawaii without a trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the famous Mount Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Although many companies offer organized tours of Volcanoes National Park, it is […]
Photo Friday #10: Cloud Gate Chicago
Located in the centre of Chicago’s Millennium Park, Cloud Gate is a 33-foot tall steel sculpture that is better known as “The Bean”. It reflects Chicago’s famous skyline and is very popular among tourists and photographers as you can see!
Review: MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa Lake Tahoe
The first destination on our recent California Road Trip was the delightful South Lake Tahoe, chosen primarily for its outdoor activities as well as the nightlife, entertainment and gaming options in the city. While in Tahoe we were treated to […]
Swimming With Sharks In Hawaii
We asked our readers to challenge us to step outside our comfort zone when we announced we were starting our round-the-world trip in Hawaii. One of the responses came from Amanda of A Dangerous Business who challenged the two of […]
The USA Is Making Us Fat – Our 5 Diet Mistakes
A recent National Health and Examination Survey revealed that approximately one-third of U.S. adults are obese and another third is overweight. After spending 60 days in the United States, we can see exactly why those numbers exist. Recently both of […]
