I wasn’t sure what to expect on our short stopover in Kuala Lumpur but we were greeted with traffic, humidity and an abundance of skyscrapers! Despite the hectic feel of the city, we really enjoyed discovering the unique mix of cultures and people of KL. The stunning Petronas Towers I wanted to see the famous … More 48 Hours in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
After 3 days of exploring Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor, it was time to break away and see a bit of the Cambodian countryside! We met up with our friends Jim and Sumatra, who are living in Siem Reap and Jim planned a motorbike trip to Phnom Kulen National Park. And what an … More A Scooter Adventure to Kulen Mountain, Cambodia
Following a fun stopover in Hong Kong, we made our way to Siem Reap, Cambodia! And more specifically Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is one of Asia’s top tourist destinations. Angkor was the capital city of the Khmer Empire and flourished from the 9th to 15th centuries. During its height, the … More The Majestic Angkor Empire, Cambodia
While researching flights for an upcoming trip to Cambodia, I noticed the potential for a stopover opportunity in Hong Kong. And with some creative booking, we had 48 hours to spend in this vibrant, densely populated mega city! And what fun we had. We walked 15 miles all over town, ate delicious dim sum, marveled … More Stopover in Hong Kong
Part two of our Alaskan adventure leads us to the Kenai Peninsula and another National Park visit! We spent the night in Girdwood at the Alyeska Resort before heading down to the Kenai Fjords. They gave us free tickets to ride the aerial tram which was lots of fun! We spent a few hours at … More Cruising the Kenai Fjords, Alaska
Yes, this post is very delayed. We are well into winter but I am finally getting around to pictures from a 2017 trip to Alaska. Starting with the crème de la crème, Denali National Park! With one 92 mile road in and out, the only way to see Denali National Park is by riding a … More Early Fall in Denali National Park, Alaska
I’ll start off by saying that I am not a Lord of the Rings superfan. But visiting the Hobbiton movie set (aka the Shire!) was one of my favorite memories in New Zealand! It was highly touristy but very well organized. We learned a lot of interesting facts from our guide and the set itself … More A Journey to Middle Earth, Hobbiton, New Zealand
