It’s hard to articulate what Iceland really feels like. Everything is alive. There are bubbling springs, colorful rainbows, endless waterfalls, active geysers, and a landscape so vast within minutes of starting your road trip you will feel like you have been transported to another world. A lot of people visit Iceland during winter months to catch the …
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Tara Castillo
Holiday Travel Gift Guide
Travelers can be a challenge to buy gifts for since they tend to appreciate experiences over possessions. But with the holidays around the corner, we cannot deny it’s still nice to hand over a physical gift all wrapped up in pretty paper. This travel gift guide features a wide range of thoughtful present ideas for the holiday season …
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Ten Ways to Exercise While Traveling
Go on a Run One of my favorite ways to explore a new city is to wake up early and go on a run. Not only do you get to explore the streets and get in exercise, but it is also a great way to take some time to yourself. This is especially helpful if …
A Backpacker’s Guide to Women’s Health
Word of warning – this article talks about subjects that might make some people feel uncomfortable. But because of this very reason, there is a lack of information that discusses women’s health issues that you will likely face on the road. So, in the words of the Boy Scouts Scouts BSA, “Always be prepared.” Periods …
A Weekend Getaway to Big Sur
After a whirlwind trip around the world, coming home was a bit of a shock. So, we made a promise to ourselves that even though we were back stateside, we were not going to stop traveling. And lucky for us, there are so many amazing places within a short distance of our home in the …
Brunei: A Tiny Nation with Plenty to Offer
In case you did not already know, I am a part-time fitness instructor. And as part of our travels, I had the unique experience of helping open an indoor cycling studio in Brunei. Now you might be asking yourself “Brunei? Huh? Where’s that?!” and you are definitely not alone. It is one of the world’s smallest …
Hotels We Love: The Theva Residency – Sri Lanka
When we arrived in Kandy, we were a bit overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle. Kandy is Sri Lanka’s second largest city and is alive with shopkeepers, restaurants, and tuk-tuks winding through the streets. We were thankful to find our hotel, The Theva Residency, located on the hillside just 2 kilometers outside of the city. …
Why You Should Consider a Wellness Retreat
As health nuts, it might surprise you that until recently, we had never gone on a wellness retreat. This is even more surprising given that we hail from San Francisco, where yoga studios are constantly offering up packages all over the world. But when we have traveled in the past, we preferred to do things …
Hotels We Love: Lime & Co, Sri Lanka
If you are visiting Sri Lanka, there is a good chance you will want to stay in a beach town for part of your visit. While there are a few hotel options to choose from, make sure to add Lime & Co to your list. The ambiance at Lime & Co can best be described as “boutique on …
How to Spend 3 Days in Nice
So you want to visit the French Riviera? Well if you’re like us (meaning you don’t own a mega-yacht) you might be thinking this area is out of your price range. Well lucky for you, our short weekend travel guide details a way to visit without completely destroying your bank account. Head to Nice, and …
