Wisdom I am packing home from the Catalina Island Retreat
Wisdom I am packing home from the Catalina Island Retreat Before the trip, I hadn’t seen too many pictures of what Catalina Island looks like. I knew I would be seeing the ocean for the first time in a few years (being from Michigan) so I was stoked to be reunited with the vast waters. […]
Zapatista road blocks in Chiapas, Mexico
Here is out tale of traveling from San Cristóbal to Palenque through Ocosingo, Mexico. We ran into Zapatista road blocks along the way but had a good time anyhow! Zapatista road blocks in Chiapas, Mexico Carrie slept in and woke finally feeling better from her bad enchiladas. We packed up and left our hotel in […]
Going traveling? Here’s advice on efficient packing
Going travelling? Here’s advice on efficient packing When you’re packing a small bag for a long trip, it can feel like the hardest level on Tetris! You want to make sure you have everything you’ll need, but without over-packing and ending up having to pay, either in extra charges from the airline or in back […]
Mulkirigala – Our Favorite Sri Lanka Temple
Mulkirigala – Our Favorite Sri Lanka Temple Mulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara near Tangalle, in south Sri Lanka is a unique Buddhist temple built ascending a 205 meter (673 foot) natural rock formation. The temple consists of many caves containing reclining Buddhas and painted ceilings, along with a Stupa at the summit. From the top you […]
Sri Lanka transportation – a guide to how to travel the island
Sri Lanka transportation – a guide to how to travel the island Traveling to Sri Lanka in 2024? Landing in Colombo can be overwhelming but doesn’t have to be. Travel in Sri Lanka can be stress free if you know how to get around. Whether you are headed for your next big surf trip or […]
What happened to Mirissa, Sri Lanka? The party is over.
What happened to Mirissa, Sri Lanka? The party is over. After the infamous assault of Dutch tourists on Mirissa Beach in April, 13 locals were arrested and parties and party places were closed across the south coast of Sri Lanka. Several bars tried to organize events but were shut down by the police. However, travelers […]
Surf & Yoga Mirissa and Ahimsa Vegan Cafe
Surf & Yoga Mirissa and Ahimsa Vegan Cafe We discovered the amazing Surf & Yoga Mirissa during our second visit to Sri Lanka when we were looking for a place on the south coast to chill, get some work done, and live close to nature. Surf & Yoga Mirissa’s property is right in the jungle […]
Songkran Thai New Year Water Gun Battle in Chiang Mai, Thailand!
Songkran Thai New Year Water Gun Battle in Chiang Mai, Thailand! We had a very wet, exhilarating blast of a time during our first Songkran Thai New Year celebration! In Chiang Mai, people converge around the Old City‘s moat with water guns, hoses, buckets, and refill barrels! Our friends from the USA picked Songkran week […]
Bunkyard Hostel in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bunkyard Hostel in Colombo, Sri Lanka is a place that is doing things right. With its “junkyard” up-cycled decor, the hostel is a photographer’s dream with Instagramable objects in nearly every room. The owners and managers are extremely friendly and you can tell that they really want you to have a good time! Trying to […]
Thai Smiles – A Guide To What NOT To Do in Thailand
Thailand is a land of respect and “non-confrontational culture” where losing your cool is frowned upon and everything revolves around keeping a smile on your face. This is a list of what NOT to do in Thailand! Follow it if if you want to keep those Thai Smiles on the local’s faces. Mistakes happen, but […]