Visiting Iceland had been on the list for a while, so as we were looking for our next summer Europe trip, it was an easy choice. Vast landscapes, rugged weather and a plethora of outdoor activities was exactly what we had in mind, as Covid was still making its presence felt. We would be joined […]
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Philippines – Adventuring in Cebu
It’s no surprise that our 2019 year-end trip, like the previous two years, took us back to Asia – we ventured to South Korea and the Philippines. Our good friend Chloe (aka Seung Eun) happened to be seeing her parents in Korea, so we thought visiting Seoul with a local tour guide would be a […]
Galapagos – Land & Sea
The Galapagos Islands have been on our bucket list for quite some time. In addition to the unique flora and fauna on land, large marine life is abundant making the Galapagos one of the world’s top diving destinations. We met a group of Thai divers (Montana and Pap) on a trip to the Red Sea […]
Packing for Torres del Paine
Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway or a multi-week trip, our family and friends are always amazed at how light we pack. We usually manage to take a single carry-on with all of our stuff for multi-day, even international, trips. For skiing or diving, we usually have a large checked bag in addition to the […]
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Hiking in Torres del Paine, Patagonia
Our first trip to South America took us all the way to the Southern tip of the continent, to Chilean Patagonia. Having recently gotten more into backpacking after our awesome experience in New Zealand, we were eager to try the 5-day W trek (named for the route traced on the map) in Torres del Paine […]