Islands of fire and ice, reef-fringed coasts, and the vast Australian Outback. Adventure down under, where unique nature runs wild.
Our epic Pacific journey cruised from the intimate lagoons of French Polynesia (Bora Bora, Moorea) across four days of open sea to the volcanic shores of Hawaii (Hilo, Kona, Maui). This post covers our entire Tahiti to Honolulu cruise, highlighting the dramatic contrast between two Pacific paradises.
The first leg of our month-long South Pacific cruise took us from Fiji to Tahiti! We detail the dramatic boarding scare, snorkeled the spectacular reef at Dravuni, enjoyed the cultural centre in Samoa, explored the beautiful Cook Islands, and finally reached the paradise of Bora Bora and Moorea.
A comprehensive summary of our second year of world travel, spanning Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia), a massive road trip across Australia (East Coast, Outback, West Coast), and the dramatic start of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Pacific Ocean.
The dramatic, detailed conclusion to our COVID-19 cruise saga: being stranded in the South Pacific, the Canadian plea for help, the Groundhog Day effect on the Norwegian Jewel, and the chaotic, police-escorted transit home via charter flights from Hawaiʻi.
Our WA adventure spanned forests, coastlines, and the desert outback. From petting koalas and getting the perfect quokka selfie on Rottnest Island to climbing the Valley of the Giants, watching waves crash at The Gap, and visiting the lunar Pinnacles Desert. Plus, finding the famed Wave Rock!
One year, one world! Our reflection on circling the globe, starting with Kilimanjaro and safari in Africa, navigating the ancient chaos of India, trekking in Nepal, cruising the Adriatic, exploring the deserts of Morocco, and sailing the icebergs of Antarctica.
We ended our year of adventure with two weeks of Fiji island hopping! Using an Awesome Adventures package, we snorkeled with reef sharks and swam with majestic manta rays. Our itinerary included Bounty Island, Wailaili Island (Naqalia Lodge), and the famous Blue Lagoon caves and coral. Bula!
The full New Zealand North Island Road Trip! We hiked the 19.4 km Tongariro Alpine Crossing (volcanoes, emerald lakes), explored Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, dug a hot tub at Hot Water Beach, visited the Art Deco city of Napier, and drove to Cape Reinga for sandboarding and Kauri Giants.
Our ultimate New Zealand South Island guide! We cover the entire loop: hiking to the Lord of the Rings location Edoras (Mount Sunday), seeing the Franz Josef Glacier, braving the weather for a stunning Milford Sound cruise, and exploring the wild Catlins (Cathedral Caves, Slope Point, seal colonies).