Category: Water Activities

Great places to kayak, canoe, stand up paddleboard & enjoy other water activities in the U.S. and abroad.

Amazing Big Island Hawaii Manta Ray Experience: Night Diving vs. Snorkeling

When traveling as a couple, sometimes you have to make a few compromises and push past your personal comfort zone to do something your spouse is excited about. Going into the big, deep ocean AT NIGHT with giant kite-looking creatures at least twice my size was one of... Read more

Best Off-Shore Snorkeling in Molokai with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles

Can you believe us Florida kids have never been on a legitimate, actual, see-cool-stuff-in-the-water snorkeling tour? Us either. I don't know what took us so long, but I'm glad we booked a tour on a whim to go snorkeling in Molokai while we were there. What an... Read more

19 Best Things to Do in Molokai, Hawaii

When we first saw an island house sitting opportunity in Hawaii, it wasn’t hard to agree that we should apply. Then when we read that it was on the lesser-known island of Molokai and we knew we had to make it happen. We love remote places with little tourism and lots... Read more

Why Westminster is the Perfect Base for a Colorado Vacation

Before we set off on the road to travel full-time, we had a home city for five years that we were actually quite in love with in Westminster, CO. And while even the most wonderful of places couldn't keep our itch to travel at bay, it is still home in our hearts and we... Read more

Paddling into Antelope Canyon vs. the Guided Tour – Page, Arizona

The best thing about travel, to us, is the places that completely take us by surprise. When we realized we'd be going near Page, Arizona, on our Texas to Utah road trip for our first housesit, we set aside extra time to finally see Horseshoe Bend and tour Antelope... Read more

6 Uniquely Fun Things to Do in Santa Catalina Island!

Let's face it, the only reason many non-Californians know Catalina Island even exists is because of the scene in the movie Step Brothers where they are at the “Catalina freaking Wine Mixer.” (Yes, I PG-13ed that quote. And yes, that is a real event, which... Read more

27+ Fun Things to Do On the Canadian Side of Niagara Falls

When you go to a place that is a well-known bucket list destination for people around the world, it is important to be realistic. Which is why we sought out all the best things to do on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Because if you can't beat them to the views... Read more

Healing Hydrotherapy at Scandinave Spa in Mont-Tremblant

After an eventful 24 hours in Quebec City, we were ready to get back to nature. So, we did the only reasonable thing and headed for the mountains. It was just the beginning of fall, but we could still see the tinge of color beginning on the trees. The cool air and... Read more

28+ Amazing Activities: Epic Atlantic Canada RV Road Trip

Canada's easternmost provinces are each bucket-list-worthy destinations. There are so many amazing places and people that make up New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. But, we couldn't decide on just one province, so we... Read more

7 Fantastic Outdoor Activities in Prince Edward Island

Families from around the world flock to the outdoor-focused activities in Prince Edward Island (PEI) in the summer months. It is a great place to lounge on the soft sand, eat fresh seafood and indulge in a relaxing vacation. During our visit, we definitely were not... Read more