A grandfather’s Port

One of my most memorable encounters on our trip through Porto, was a truly beautiful one with Hugo, our tour guide’s grandparents, Ana and Manuel. I am going to back up a little to give some details. Jamie, my younger sister, had spent all night the night before stressing about finding the perfect and most…

The beginners guide to Portugal by Van

Waking up like this has been a dream for me for a while.  Parking a van in a hard to reach place, opening up the doors and having your morning coffee in a new spot every day.  It became something I had to do. And so, I write this article to assist you, if you,…

A truly African Safari.

I’ve never wanted to go on Safari. Is that a shocking thing to admit?  I never quite understood the appeal.  Being an activities person, I just thought the idea of not being able to run through the game reserve or do yoga on the open plains, a little limiting. However, what I love more than…

Diving The Similan Islands

There are those moments, in life, when you do things for love.  This diving trip was one of them.  The idea of doing 14 dives over 4 days sounded a little too hectic for me.  I’m a two dives a day kind of girl.  I like fresh air.  But then again, I LOVE nature.  And…

TREEHOUSE DREAM :)

I am not sure I have ever walked into a more magical space.  The Rabaeng Pasak Treehouse Resort is probably my highlight of our entire trip.  I am not sure if it is because it has always been a childhood dream for me, or because you are so immersed in nature- but I just really…