Bucket list is often a euphemism for the dreams I’ll get to someday. Why wait– especially when many of these epic destinations are way more affordable than you think. We’ve been honeymooning since 2012 and have experienced world wonders across the seven continents and kept our average budget under $40 a day per person. Of…
Every summer, travelers flock to Tortuguero to see tens of thousands of giant sea turtles nest, and their adorable babies crawl into the surf. Though the rest of the year offers 800 species of incredible wildlife … without the crowds. The northeast corner of Costa Rica encompasses 11 different habitats (rainforest, rivers, mangrove, lagoons, beaches,…
A lush peninsula on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, awash with mountains, jungles, beaches and islands, Samaná is somehow just under the tourist radar. The region has always marched to its own bongo drummer–from fiercely fending off invaders in the Columbus days, to unique cultural celebrations like their three-month harvest festival and own…
They say Ecuador is four worlds in one….in a country the size of Colorado. The Galapagos Islands, Pacific Coast, Andes Mountains, and Amazon Jungle are all packed into this South American country making it one of the most stunning places we’ve ever been. Not only does its small size allow you to experience a ton…
The Amazon is where the HoneyTrek began, nearly four years ago (can you believe it?). It’s where we cast off our 9-to-5 nets, and walked into the jungle towards our new nomadic lives. It holds a special place in our heart, so much so, that we were a little nervous to go back. Could the…
Ten million years older than the Amazon, Daintree is the most ancient rainforest in the world. And if being 180 million years old wasn’t awesome enough, it grows along some of Australia’s finest beaches. Rainforest plus reef? Count us in! Now the question was how to to get there from Cairns. Bus, tour, rental car,…
Luang Namtha is famous for its diverse hill tribes and the scenic mountain paths that lead to their far-flung villages. Backpackers are starting to flock to this area for trekking but with dozens of the multi-day hikes in the area, traces of the west dissipate once you step off the main street. For our excursion,…
After getting our feet wet on Okinawa’s largest island, we navigated to the tiny isles in the far reaches of the Ryukyu archipelago. Most people don’t make it this far but the Okinawa tourism bureau and Hoshino Resorts are trying to change that. To help spread the word on the unique beauty and culture of…
Spanning 300-square miles and three eco-systems, Kenya’s Aberdare National Park has so much to offer that we stayed in two different sections just to do it justice. Unlike the open savanna of the Mara, this park has one of the most dense and diverse forests in the country–changing from jungle to bamboo groves to misty…
For a crash course on Bolivia, start in the 1-million-person capital of La Paz, ride the cliffs along the Death Road down to the jungle town of Corioco. Chaos, beauty, and character collide for quintessential Bolivia. At 11,975 feet above sea level, La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world with incredible…
Manaus is the only city in the Amazon so if you have dreams of exploring the world’s biggest river and jungle housing the most species on the planet, you basically have to pass through this two-million person town. Originally, we thought of it as a stop-off to get to our jungle tour but found ourselves…