Back to Ecuador for the first time since COVID and we forgot how much we enjoyed being there! Our first two weeks were spent in Cuenca, slowly getting our apartment in order and adjusting to the elevation. At the midway mark, two friends joined us for a week-long budget adventure in the Galápagos Islands. We…Continue reading Ecuador – Cuenca, Galápagos, Chordeleg, Gualaceo, Vilcabamba & Cajas National Park
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Malaysia – Mabul Island, Sipadan, Borneo Sabah (Sepilok & Kinabatangan River)
We had to leave Indonesia because our 30 day visa ran out so we decided to spend some time in Malaysia. Getting to our first destination of Sipadan was really complicated! First we had to fly to Kuala Lumpur and then catch an onward flight to Tawau (gateway to the Malaysian state of Sabah). The…Continue reading Malaysia – Mabul Island, Sipadan, Borneo Sabah (Sepilok & Kinabatangan River)
Honduras – Roatán
Our return visit to Anthony’s Key Resort was just as fun as the first time! With the resort handling everything from food to activities for us, what better place for a family reunion? 12 of us flew in for a week getaway with 7 members opting for snorkeling and the rest of us signed up…Continue reading Honduras – Roatán
Oman – Muscat, Salalah & Nizwa
National day for Oman is November 18th and celebrates Oman’s independence from Portugal in 1650. We arrived 2 days before the celebrations to find the entire country draped in patriotism and national pride with Omani flags adorning most public buildings. What a colorful time to visit Oman! After crossing the border from UAE, we visited several…Continue reading Oman – Muscat, Salalah & Nizwa
Honduras – Roatán
Anthony’s Key Resort was offering a 2021 “Run of the House” Special with discounted rates for all categories of rooms on the private key. We signed up for 2 weeks of the SCUBA package along with Becky’s parents. For $1199 per week, we had 3 boat dives per day plus 2 night dives per week,…Continue reading Honduras – Roatán