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
Two weeks, the open road and two friends take on the South Island, New Zealand! Laura and I made the trek to the land of kiwis (not the fruit) in February (yes, this post is quite delayed) and had a journey fit for Bilbo Baggins himself. So here we go with – Fiordland! Which for … More Friends in Fiordland, New Zealand
It was challenging to narrow down this list to just 10. But here we go! 10. Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Majestic mountains, cerulean lakes and wildlife sightings galore, Banff is a nature lovers wonderland. There is so much hiking to be had and we thoroughly enjoyed Sunshine Meadows and Johnston Canyon. We … More 10 of My Favorite Places I’ve Visited (so far)
