It was only a matter of time. You knew it was coming. Yep, it was Colin’s first flight! We started off easy with a 45-minute jump up to Connecticut…building our way up to international adventures. Colin behaved very well, being relatively easy since he is not mobile and uses a pacifier to calm down with…
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Our Final Getaway – Just the 2.5 of Us
While we took advantage of several babymoons with our African and Middle Eastern travels mid-year, we did sneak in a final getaway from home with a night in the Virginia countryside before Baby Plum arrives. It was the first time we were able to experience autumn in three years, participating in traditional “fall” activities such…
Indiana Jones Brought to Life in Petra
Normally, you’re not especially excited to get up before 6 a.m. But, when you know the temperature is steadily rising, and you’ll be able to see one of the wonders of the world with very little tourists around, you get motivated. That’s what we did to see Petra, and have no regrets. We were the…
Enjoying Life at the Dead Sea
Though we packed in several sites with just one weekend in Jordan, our first home base was all about relaxation. The Movenpick Dead Sea Resort had a “tucked away” feel, with its namesake body of water the big draw. Being in the Dead Sea was like no other experience. The water was undeniably salty –…
Celebrating Life in the Home of the Dead Sea
Another birthday, another “excuse” to cash in frequent flyer miles and take a final Middle Eastern adventure. This time, to nearby Jordan for the weekend! Our first port of call was Madaba, a historic city with some Christian heritage, to be followed by relaxation at the Dead Sea and trekking in Petra. Not a bad…
Braving the Island Roads
Nearing the end of our time in Praslin, Seychelles, we rented perhaps one of the smallest vehicles ever to independently tour the hilly island. Driving on the left side of the road, we headed to Valle de Mai, and UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the largest nut in the world, the coco de…
(Seyc)Helluva Big Day Out
Our first day in the Seychelles was spent touring the nearby islands and underwater sites, getting a true feel for the best the country has to offer. We visited several great places and got to sail around Praslin Island to check out parts you could only get to by boat. First up was Curieuse Island,…
Bonjour des Seychelles
So, thanks to frequent flyer miles and our extended stay in the UAE, we hit a bonus location on our travel wish list: the Seychelles. Specifically, we landed in Praslin, a smaller island next to the main one of Mahe, for some R&R in the form of swimming, snorkeling, a little biking and – of…
Great Viz in the Andaman Sea
Top of the list of things to do in Thailand was to experience to crystal clear waters a diver normally only can dream of. While we would have loved to gotten out more, we spent a day in the waters around Koh Rok. Thanks to our hosts Sea Bees Diving – conveniently right on our…