Category: Travel Stories
Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.
20+ Fantastic Things to Do in Cairns, Australia (& Beyond!)
Getting to Cairns (pronounced “cans”) can be quite the task when coming from North America. But it is absolutely worth it! There are so many amazing things to do in Cairns, Australia – including visiting the Great Barrier Reef and the Ancient... Read more
24 Hours in Sydney: Stopover Tips for a Fantastic Trip!
I'm just going to tell you now, 24 hours in Sydney is not enough. I think I could have happily stayed weeks in this vibrant city – with so many amazing beaches, cultural experiences, hikes, and restaurants. However, our first trip to Australia was a very short... Read more
7 Tips for Maui in February: Whale Watching & More!
After living in Hawaii for a few years now, we can confidently say there really isn’t a bad time to visit. However, some seasons do have more rain or crowds than others. As locals, we love to island hop often, and one of our favorite trips so far was going to Maui in... Read more
Amazing Hawaii New Year’s Eve at Turtle Bay on the North Shore
When our flights to our friends’ NYE wedding in Denver got canceled last minute (thanks to Southwest’s poor planning), we were determined to salvage the night and still get to wear the fancy clothes we had bought for a special occasion. Thankfully, we stumbled upon a... Read more
5 Important Tips for Being a Traveling Pet Sitter with TrustedHousesitters
When we joined TrustedHousesitters in early 2018, we had no idea how far the house/pet sitting journey would take us. Thirty countries and dozens of furry friends later, I decided to share our favorite pet sitting stories that are inspiring, entertaining, and highly... Read more
Snorkeling & Sleeping on the Outer Great Barrier Reef with a Diver’s Den Liveaboard Experience
After months of trying to decide what epic adventure we'd take for Buddy's 40th, our friend and neighbor mentioned they were going to take a trip to Australia soon since it was fully open for travel again. And it clicked … we'd go see the astonishing wonder of... Read more
6 Reasons You Should Definitely Visit Iceland in Winter
The daylight hours may be limited from November through February, but the unique holiday traditions and amazing activity options make it so worth it to visit Iceland in winter! We were fortunate to spend six weeks at a pet sit in Reykjavik from late November to early... Read more
Visiting an Active Volcano! Tips for Seeing the Mauna Loa Eruption in Hawaii
Everyone seems to be talking about seeing the Mauna Loa Eruption in Hawaii; however, most people have just been watching on the news… My mom called the day it started erupting to see how far away we are at our home on Oahu. “Don't worry, it's hundreds of... Read more
6 Hidden Gem Iceland Waterfalls Near Reykjavik (That Are Extra Pretty in Winter!)
I've been reminiscing on our past trips to Iceland lately and realized there is so much more we never shared, especially from our six-week winter visit! Of course, waterfalls are one of the first things to come to mind when thinking of this ridiculously beautiful... Read moreBrooke’s Books
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