Did you know that Phú Quốc, Việt Nam is world renowned for its pearls? I didn’t either, but I certainly do now! There are loads …
Anemone of the State: Making Friends in the Phu Quoc Reef
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Jingle Bells and Giant Lizards, Dodging Shoppers in Festive Malls and Dragons in Bangkok Parks
Walking around Bangkok, Thailand, is very different from walking around most of the cities I have been to. For one thing, it’s very flat here …
How to Make Friends While Turning Green at Sea, My Indonesian Liveaboard Saga
When was the last time you got on a plane at 1:30 in the morning? It’s been a minute for me, and I don’t like …
Puerto Escondido Unleashed
Have you ever seen a bark scorpion? I spotted one the other night scuttling towards my bare feet in the kitchen! They are big and …
Sunstroke, Smiles, and Suspicious Swimmers: A Midday Hike in Puerto Escondido
Hiking groups can be loads of fun and a really great way to meet new people while visiting areas that you might never think of …
Iguana See You Later, My MIL’s (and friend’s) Puerto Escondido Snorkeling Aventura!
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, México is absolutely stunning and I’m so happy that I got to show it off when my mum-in-law and her friend came …
A Seattle Fall with Friends, Family, and Fido
Well, I just finished a whirlwind trip through Seattle, WA, USA. My mum-in-law had surgery and needed some help during the recovery. She is literally …
Costa Rican Critters: From Gecko Goo to Whale Watching
You have got to love critters to truly enjoy Costa Rica! I have seen more varieties of birds, insects, reptiles, and mammals here in Sámara …
Concrete Jungle or Real Jungle in Sámara: Debating Crowds for Critters
Where would you rather live? In a metropolitan city or small tropical village? I struggle with this question often, so I kind of try to …
Dry Season, Green Season, and Pura Vida Plumbing
Let’s talk about water. Most humans enjoy being near large bodies of agua. I certainly do. That’s why coasts, islands, rivers, and lakes are so …