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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Bonaire
Since we enjoyed Bonaire so much the first time in 2022, we decided to have a family reunion here. For the first half of the week, we dove familiar dive sites while the other half of the family got SCUBA certified. The second half of the week was spent diving together. It was great showing…Continue reading Bonaire
Australia – Queensland Part 2 (Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands National Park, Bowen, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef & Cairns)
After leaving Eungella National Park, we made our way north towards Bloomsbury to link up with our travel buddies Lucky and Naomi and meet their boys Cooper and Alfie during a morning session at Bredl’s Wild Farm. Thankfully, we made our booking well in advance because the animal encounter experience at Bredl’s Wild Fam is…Continue reading Australia – Queensland Part 2 (Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands National Park, Bowen, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef & Cairns)
Australia – New South Wales (Blue Mountains, Sydney, Hunter Valley, Port Macquarie, Waterfall Way & Bryon Bay)
We entered the state of New South Wales after leaving Canberra and made a beeline to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Located only 60 km from Sydney, this popular destination is famous for its breathtaking views, waterfalls, and rock formations. We visited the Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba & Wentworth Falls, and Katoomba’s Beverly…Continue reading Australia – New South Wales (Blue Mountains, Sydney, Hunter Valley, Port Macquarie, Waterfall Way & Bryon Bay)
Australia – Victoria (Grampians National Park, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne & Benalla)
After leaving South Australia, we drove into Victoria, the second smallest state (after Tasmania). Tarragal Cave overlooking Bridgewater Lake was our first stop, followed by the blowholes and petrified forest of Bridgewater. Then we took a detour up north to visit Grampians National Park. This majestic mountain range is home to wildlife and spectacular scenery.…Continue reading Australia – Victoria (Grampians National Park, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne & Benalla)