Sao Paulo Carnival Gallery
We were lucky enough to be living in Brazil during the world famous Carnival! It is quite the spectacle. Shani had some co-workers that agreed to give us the locals tour and we had seats in the Sambadrome for the first night. It is amazing to see all of the samba schools strut their stuff!
Guatemala – Our Trip to Antigua, Lake Atitlán and Tikal National Park
According to the Mayan calendar things were about to get interesting, like end of the world interesting and so Shani and I figured a trip to one of the hearts of the ancient Mayan civilization was in order. First, though, there were a couple of other things in Guatemala we wanted to see. We landed […]
Relaxing in Roatan, Honduras
If you’re looking for an easy, tropical, budget friendly getaway, Roatan, Honduras is a great spot. It’s pretty easy to get to as some of the large airlines fly there directly and it’s a breeze to get around once you’re there. For more information on transportation options, check out Travel to Roatan. Roatan is probably […]
Photo of the Week – Dreaming of Caye Caulker, Belize
When I’m dreaming of somewhere warm, relaxing and relatively easy to get to, I think of Caye Caulker in Belize. No cars, no traffic, no chaos – just a wonderful place to kick back. This was one of those vacations that everything just fell into place so easily. I found a bargain […]
Top 5 Ways to Spend Your Valuable Free Time
You may have been wondering where I’ve been lately. Have I been out gallivanting on an exotic adventure? Perhaps I’ve discovered the fountain of youth? Unfortunately, what has really happened is that I have been wondering whether I have been following our motto of “Don’t Waste Life”. I realized that in the average week, […]
Chilling in Montanita – Brrrr
We had been dreaming about spending some time along the coast in Ecuador relaxing, surfing, and enjoying the sun. Montanita had sounded like it might just be perfect. I had read so much about how Ecuador was an expat paradise. I knew we just had to go see it for ourselves. Maybe we would find […]
Photo of the Week – Surprisingly Green Zimbabwe
I think one of the things that amazed me most about Africa during my overland trip was the diversity of the landscapes. I had always imagined the entire continent of Africa as a dry, flat savannah with tall grasses and lions hidden within. I found out during my overland trip through South Africa, Mozambique, […]
13 Ways to Relax Like You’re on Vacation
Envision forests of palm trees, with a hammock slung between two of them, endless miles of white sand and clear blue water, a light breeze blowing, some Jimmy Buffet playing, and a cool drink in your hand. Now open your eyes and remember that it’s only a picture on you’re computer screen and you’re stuck […]
A Few Moments of Peace in India
The chaos of northern India was a bit much for me! The constant noise, people, cars, cows, dogs, motorbikes, and everything else imaginable just attacked my state of well being. In order to keep my sanity, I struggled to find peaceful moments. Here is a photo essay of my path to peace! […]
Photo of the Week – Watch out for snakes!
This is one of those signs that makes me chuckle every time I look at it! I’m not sure if I should be worried about the snake kissing me or biting me! Either way I figured it was wise to look out for snakes on this trail. I also better be sure not to […]
