Posts Tagged ‘relaxation’

The Sauna

The Sauna

Learned something new today … There are many different traditions surrounding sweat baths all over the world. Most of the tradition around the modern day sauna comes from Finland, a country that has more saunas than cars! Why the new found knowledge about saunas? Stacy and I decided backpackers deserve pampering every once in a […]

Ubud, Bali

Ubud, Bali

After a few days at the beach, Sara and I headed to the city of Ubud, located about an hour north of Kuta. Tourist come to Ubud for the arts as it is considered the cultural center of Bali. Late in the 19th century, Cokorda Gede Sukawati established a branch of the Sukawati royal family […]

Luang Prabang: makes it all worth while…

Luang Prabang: makes it all worth while…

After a very hard first week traveling in Laos, our efforts were finally rewarded in Luang Prabang. Nestled between the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers, Luang Prabang is one of the most charming and sophisticated cities I have visited in Southeast Asia thus far. Streets are lined with French bistros, fancy restaurants, and expensive shops. […]

It’s a hard knock life for us!!!

It’s a hard knock life for us!!!

Traveling can be SO stressful! Here is only a short list of the stressful decisons we are faced with almost every day! I can’t hear over the crashing of the ocean Deciding which pool to swin at: the beach front pool with a view of the Andaman Sea or the more private pool with bar […]

Jervis Bay

Jervis Bay

Last weekend Danny and I drove 3 hours south of Sydney to Jervis Bay. Along the way we passed through small towns, a wine region, and beaches. It was a fun weekend! Check out these pics: CLICK HERE.