Running to Adventures around the World
Ok, let’s just start off acknowledging that running in Yap isn’t exactly ideal. While it sounds awesome to run on a tiny tropical island in the middle of the Pacific, the reality is a bit less idyllic. [Read more…] about Where to Run in Yap
Every once in awhile we splurge, and treat ourselves to a luxurious vacation. Ok, it’s not like we can claim that we ever deprive ourselves; we are so lucky with the amount of traveling we’ve done. But we have definitely done our fair share of budget travel. [Read more…] about A miles and points weekend in Sydney
It had never been a major dream of mine to go to Bora Bora. I always pictured an over-priced touristy place, but I’m so so happy that we went. It exceeded any expectations I could’ve dreamt of.[Read more…] about Enjoying the champagne lifestyle on a beer budget in Bora Bora
Rising out of the aquamarine ocean looms rock that has been sculpted into tall, spiky pinnacles covered in emerald green vegetation. This was our first glimpse of Moorea on the ferry from Papeete. This Polynesian island, close to Tahiti, could easily have been reached with a seven minute flight, but we had elected the local (i.e. cheaper) method.
After loading our bags into metal crates that were forklifted onto the ship, we joined the other riders, for a smooth sail across the bay to Tahiti’s little sister.
That bench must’ve been made of teak, because it was harder than anything else I have ever laid on. But at least we were off the ground, since the airport has open sides, and any number of tropical critters can get in. Surprisingly the airport actually closed for an hour, but no one made us move. It was incredibly humid, and there was no AC, however we managed to get a couple of hours of shut eye before the sun rose and the terminal became packed with travelers.
