Mo’orea (Moorea) is only 30-45 minutes from the port in Papeete via ferry. And the port is only 10 minutes from FAA, Papeete's airport. Despite being so close, this island feels world's away from the often busy streets of Papeete. Need Internet access upon landing at the Moorea port? A Vodafone phone shop is within a short walk of the ferry terminal - located next to the gas station. SIM cards plus data plans can be purchased here. Often … [Read more...]
Why You Should Consider a Ski Holiday Next Year
Have you ever considered going on a ski holiday? This kind of trip isn’t for everyone as it requires a lot more energy than the typical British vacation but it really can be worth it. Ski trips allow you to get out of your comfort zone and try something new. If you have never been on a ski holiday, we encourage you to consider this for your next trip. Read on to hear some of the reasons why we believe you should give this a try. Learn … [Read more...]
Our Snowmobiling Vacation in Montana: How We Prepared & What We Did
Snowmobiling Vacation In Montana Whether you’re new to the sport or an avid snowmobile rider, snowmobiling in Montana is sure to offer you a wealth of enjoyable experiences. You might prefer the thrill of cutting your own trail through freshly fallen snow, or maybe you look forward to a relaxing ride along with renowned scenic natural vistas instead. Whatever it is you’re looking for in an outdoors winter vacation, the right gear at Composit … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why You Should Try Hiking
For those that haven't done it before, hiking can seem a little intimidating. You're out in the wilderness walking for an extensive period of time and don't have access to certain luxuries (including a bathroom). However, while you may not initially believe it, it's a lot more enjoyable than you may think and has many benefits. Below, we are going to discuss six reasons why you should try hiking - Interested in learning more? Let's get … [Read more...]
Dubai, One of World’s Great Urban Attractions
While not one of the world's largest by population cities, Dubai certainly warrants great attention due to its rapid rise from being a sleepy fishing village to now home to some of planet's most iconic attractions. My visit to Dubai was a number of years ago - the city was surely much smaller then, but still, the city felt overwhelming. As one of the great cities in the Middle East it offers non stop or one stop connection flights from most … [Read more...]
Unforgettable Covid Campervan Adventure Through Scotland
In the summer months of 2020, with Covid lockdown restrictions gradually easing in the UK, we decided to embark on a crazy adventure. But rather than being thousands of miles around the world, this one took place on a friend’s front lawn … we decided to convert our own campervan! In recent years we have been lucky enough to backpack and road trip more than 40 countries all around the world, so adjusting to life in one place had been … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Travel by Car
Everyone thinks of different ways when it comes to traveling. What’s your perfect trip: a plane landing in some exotic country? An “all-inclusive” hotel somewhere on the coastline? A skiing tour in the Alps? Those are great. But there is one “but”. All of them are costly. Most probably, you don’t want to spend too much money on vacation during a pandemic, do you? If not, there is an alternative: you can travel by car. “Well, plane traveling … [Read more...]
A Different Burgundy
After months of working remotely, tending the garden and repairing fences, early May allowed us to travel further than the restricted one kilometre from our house in Burgundy, France. Although the authorities still imposed restrictions to travel, we took an old fashioned map and drew a circle of 100 kilometres, the distance allowed, to find out where we could go exploring. Burgundy is famous for its wine, rolling fields and beautiful villages … [Read more...]
Believe it or Not, Lake Havasu City has Some Cool & Unusual Attractions
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Arizona (June 2020) - Lake Havasu City has been in the news recently as throngs of quarantine-frustrated boaters flocked to its shores and Arizona starts opening up for business. Beyond the crowded launch ramps, visitors can discover a fascinating mix of cool, unusual and practically unknown attractions where social distancing is never a problem. "In the first half of the 20th Century, one of the most famous … [Read more...]
Tips for Visiting Lapland, Finland
Lapland is a vast area within the Arctic Circle that stretches for 100,366 square kilometers. Covering Russia, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, it has a land area of 92,667 square kilometers and 7,699 square kilometer of water area. The Finnish Lapland is especially beautiful. It is a sparsely populated wilderness with frozen lakes and rivers, ancient pine forests, vast skiing areas, the stunning Northern Lights, and the home of Santa … [Read more...]
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