Cabo Verde is a beautiful archipelago that flies under the radar of mass tourism. This West African country has been independent from Portugal since 1975 and consists of 10 islands. Since we finalized our plans at the last minute, we were only able to visit two islands as domestic flights were completely sold out. The…Continue reading Cabo Verde – São Vicente & Santo Antão
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Portugal – Madeira
Madeira is a volcanic island located about 1000 km from Portugal. Portuguese sailors discovered the archipelago in 1419 and settled there shortly afterwards. It is often referred to as the “Hawaii of Europe” because of its mountainous landscapes, volcanic features, crystal blue water, dramatic coastlines and lush green hills. Flying to Madeira is quite affordable…Continue reading Portugal – Madeira
Indonesia – Bali
Since Bali has loads of cheap international flights, we used it as our base while traveling in and around Indonesia and Malaysia. We got to know the island pretty well as we hopped in and out over the past several months. Our friends Grace and Kirn joined us for a whirlwind couple of days in…Continue reading Indonesia – Bali
Guyana – Georgetown & Rewa Lodge
After leaving Suriname without our trusty truck (Spongebob), we arrived to Guyana on the ferry and were quickly stamped in. From here on out (until Spongebob manages to catch up to us), we will be using public transportation. Our first stop in Guyana was the village of Adventure – what a fabulous name! Then onward…Continue reading Guyana – Georgetown & Rewa Lodge