After a delightful, delightful morning of kayaking (not really, see my last kayaking recap), we explored a beautiful white sand beach. The water is that amazing turquoise color you see on advertisements for the Caribbean, and it is just beautiful. More beautiful than the … [Read more...]
Straw Hair No More! Four Great Products for the Ocean or Pool
I have blond (well, I guess it's more blond "ish" at this point) hair, that is super fine in texture but thick. It also doesn't really like ocean water or chlorine that much. One dip in the ocean, and at its current length--without some product help--it would take me at least a … [Read more...]
Prepping for the Galapagos: Five Key Things to Pack!
We are headed to the Galapagos in just about a month! The Galapagos really blends two things DH and I both love--water/snorkeling and animals. We are excited about spending some time in the highlands in Ecuador as well. We'll be in a hotel for about 3 nights, on a ship for 6, … [Read more...]
Flashback Photo Friday: Sailing in the BVI’s
The year after we graduated from college, my college roommate and her family invited me on a sailing trip in the British Virgin Islands. I had no idea what that would entail, but figured, why not?! And then wondered after I said I would go...how many times will I get … [Read more...]
Big Trip of 2016 is…the…Galapagos!!
Photo Courtesy of My Mom (Visited in 2014) I don't know many travelers who don't have the Galapagos Islands on their "must see" list. If you like wildlife (errr...."like" may be a bit of an understatement for me), the Galapagos are an obvious choice for a trip. And my mom's … [Read more...]