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I started hearing about a little island near Cancun called Isla Holbox (pronounced Hol-BOSH) a few years ago. People raved about the island and its sandy streets with no cars and laid back vibe as being one of Mexico’s last unspoiled beach towns. It sounded like the perfect spot for us to start out 3-month adventure, but I was hesitant …
We love off-the-beaten path destinations, although sometimes it can be hard to get to these gems on shorter trips. For our Christmas 2021 we knew we wanted to find a great less-busy, less-expensive beach place in Mexico for our extended family to unwind after the turmultous months (and years) we have been living through the COVID pandemic. We researched a …
We were headed up to Cairns in far north Queensland for a holiday, but knew we didn’t just want a resort getaway. We don’t do so well with staying put and lounging around. We prefer small scale tourism over the typical mass tourism that you get around Cairns, and Cape Tribulation feels off the beaten path. We had fond memories of …
Wilson’s Prom is like a closely guarded secret for Melbournians. Officially called Wilsons Promontory National Park, in typical Aussie fashion it is shortened to just “The Prom” by locals. Set three hours east of Melbourne, this National Park is the most southerly point in mainland Australia and offers pristine wilderness. It offers so much for families with its safe swimming …
Living in Melbourne, we are lucky enough to have the Great Ocean Road on our doorstep. One of Australia’s most iconic destinations, this coastal drive is a must for anyone visiting Melbourne. Many tour groups do Great Ocean Road in a very long day trip from Melbourne, but we think you should definitely spend a few nights out on the …
The more we visit the Mornington Peninsula with kids, the more fun things I discover in the area. The Mornington Peninsula is located a quick 1-1.5 hour drive from Melbourne and encompasses the east side of Port Phillip Bay. At the far south it culminates at the entrance of the Bay where you can view the “rip”, the notoriously dangerous thin …
