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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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 …
El Nido: A Booming Tropical Paradise
With El Nido topping most must-visit travel lists, we decided to catch the next flight to the Philippines. A remote town located on the island of Palawan, El Nido is a major tourist destination. It is renowned for its island hopping on the Bacuit Archipelago and beautiful beaches. The only direct flight offered to El …
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. …
Sri Lanka: Two Weeks in Paradise
This mango-shaped island in the Indian Ocean has long been famed for its beauty and valued for its natural resources. Recently, the country ended its 30-year civil war. With peace restored throughout the country, tourism is on the rise. The southern coast features picturesque white sand beaches, while the center of the country has sprawling …
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: Santani Wellness Resort – Sri Lanka
An hour outside of Kandy tucked away in the lush, rolling mountains of Sri Lanka, lies the first and only purpose-built wellness resort in the country. Santani, meaning “in harmony with” in Sanskrit, is all about bringing balance to the modern world. Built according to the highest standards of sustainability and designed to leave the …
Hotels We Love: Kirinda Lodge by Ceilão Villas
Bordering Yala National Park, Kirinda Lodge is part of the Ceilão Villas family-owned hotel group. The lodge was originally the dream home of their father, a passionate lover of wildlife. He would regale his children with bedtime stories of close encounters with wild animals. Staying at the property, it is easy to see how one …
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 …
