Two round the world travellers and our guide for adding a little zen to your adventures. Travel advice, stories, and inspiration!
A lot is made of the alternates while travelling. For instance, many recommend you track chimpanzees in Uganda instead of gorillas since it’s less expensive. but I’ve always wondered if the alternates truly measure up. We set off to climb Mount Elgon in Uganda to figure out how travel alternates measure up.
Continue reading “Trekking the Rwenzori Mountains in the Rain”
Travellers know this to be true: there is a special type of satisfaction that comes with feeling like you’ve “discovered” something. Zanzibar is famous for white sand beaches, calm clear waters featuring fishing boats with romantic white sales, and a lush countryside ripe for growing fragrant spices.
Continue reading “Off the Beaten Track: Coconuts and Cycling in Zanzibar”
Your first time scuba diving is both a nerve wracking and exciting experience. What should you expect? Is that first time scuba diving scary? Is scuba diving hard? Are you going to remember your training and how to scuba dive? You’re taking your first breath underwater which is exhilarating, but also terrifying.
We had no idea what to expect when scuba diving for the first time. We knew we wanted to see experience it and to see coral reefs, fish, and wildlife, but scuba itself? Not a clue. If you’ve stumbled upon this blog you’re in luck as this post will cover all of the scuba diving information for beginners that you’re looking for.
Continue reading “First time SCUBA Diving? The Trick is to Keep Breathing”