Tokyo | Japan :: Touch Down In Tokyo
We arrived into Narita International, the air hub of Tokyo, with little affair and even managed to get to our intended downtown location, Bakurocho, quickly and easily. However, it took us about an hour...
Shanghai | China :: Funny Things We Like About CHINA (Or NOT)
All bits of culture have their little quirks...but the cultural quirks in China have quickly made lasting impressions, and leave us wondering, "Why do they do that?".
For example, many Chinese men wrench their...
Bangkok | Thailand :: Sawasdee House Hostel Review
Recently renovated and very hip, Sawasdee House is a perfect stay for the late night owl partying into the wee hours. Located a street away from KSR on Soi Rambuttri, you would imagine it...
Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers | New Zealand :: Beauty On Ice
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Even though we’ve seen similar in Alaska, these twin glaciers are still awe inspiring and...
Hong Kong | China: Hong Kong Currency Is Art!
If there were a contest for the coolest currency in the world, and perhaps the one you would most likely keep just to look at later, it would definitely be Hong Kong's. Isn't it...
Here We Come Brave New World!
Cars sold .... 2
House rented .... 1
Boxes stored .... 20
Bags packed .... 2
Dogs relocated ... 1
Days of anticipation .... 521
Trips to REI .... 45
Items donated, gifted or thrown away .... countless
Family and friend goodbyes...
M & T Top 11 of 2011 | Greek Island Hopping
The Greek Isles were always a highly anticipated stop on our around the world adventure, so we were stoked to finally be there! With over 6000 islands, we obviously have to save some of...
Raglan | New Zealand Surfer Haven
As we now sit in our corporate cubicles and enjoy the new life of being non-nomadic parents, we often reflect on the many adventures and relaxing times we had on our year long journey...
M & T’s Top 11 of 2011 | Beaches & Islands of Thailand
Thailand beaches are really relaxing and although similar, there are a few things that stand out in each that could make or break your beach time.
Ko Samui :: The east coast of Samui has...
Sydney | Australia :: New Year’s Eve
Happy New Year from Manali + Terry!
We rang in 2010 and watched the fireworks from Mrs Macquarie’s Point the Botanical Gardens, a perfect viewing point of the Sydney Harbor Bridge and Opera House,...
