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Exploring São Miguel's Volcanically Active Furnas Lake in the Azores
Note: This story is one of a series of stories about Furnas (Part 2 of a 3 part set). Read about our visit to the Terra Nostra Gardens,...
Brooke
Aug 7, 20219 min read


Mentally Escaping to Frasers Beach, Manapouri, New Zealand
There's a place my mind wanders to when I'm bored, or overly anxious (hi, pandemic self!), or just thinking about some of my favorite...
Brooke
Aug 6, 20212 min read


Relaxing at One of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches: Playa el Coco, Nicaragua (Day One)
I'm not even sure at this point how I even first heard of Playa el Coco, a remote beach located near the bottom of Nicaragua. I assume I...
Brooke
May 29, 20216 min read


Exploring Shakespeare Cliff and Lonely Bay in New Zealand's Coromandel
The Coromandel peninsula on New Zealand's North Island stands out to me as one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited, with its...
Brooke
Jan 12, 20214 min read


Boating Around Giethoorn, the Netherlands
Some places feel like they belong in a fairy tale. Giethoorn, located in the eastern part of the Netherlands, is one such location, where...
Brooke
May 21, 20194 min read


Enjoying the Peace and Quiet During a Stay at Moraine Lake Lodge in Banff National Park
There are some places in the world that defy description. That are just so beautiful that pictures, words, blog postings, and all the...
Brooke
Feb 2, 20194 min read


Admiring the Flora and Fauna in the Terra Nostra Garden (São Miguel, Azores)
When you find yourself meandering your way across a remote volcanic island in the middle of a vast ocean, taking the time to investigate...
Brooke
Jan 29, 20193 min read


Visit: Te Anau Bird Sanctuary/ Punanga Manu o Te Anau
Sometimes seeing is believing. It's one thing to see an animal on TV or online and feel like you know everything there is to know about...
Brooke
Oct 11, 20185 min read


Schlepping Along the Kepler Track
Let's keep it real - Ben and I aren't running any marathons any time soon, and we certainly aren't scaling any mountains. That doesn't...
Brooke
Dec 27, 20177 min read


An Exciting and Scenic Boat Trip Around Tahiti Iti
On our very last day in French Polynesia, Ben and I decided not to spend it lounging on a beach sipping a tropical concoction, anxiously...
Brooke
Aug 17, 20175 min read
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