We had been on a road trip through Cyprus making our way up the western coastline. We took our time along the way to stop at some of the historical sites that Cyprus has to offer. Cyprus has a long history of varied settlers that predate ancient Egypt, but it was the Romans that left …
Norway: Rafting the Sjoa River
Flying into Alesund to start the trip we rented a car and made our way down the country. Our plan was to enjoy the scenic drive and make a few fun stops before ending up back in Oslo for our return flight. We had expected the highlight to be a river rafting trip in Otta, …
Egypt: Sail the Nile
We talked to the concierge at our hotel to ask about booking a felucca ride on the world famous Nile River. He seemed to understand what we wanted instantly, and in his friendly hotel concierge manner, he made a phone call. He spoke in Egyptian for a while to the person on the other end …
Giza: Exploring Egypt’s Great Pyramid
Visiting the Pyramids of Giza was the most unforgettable moment that we’ve ever had in all of our travels. Egypt is a place we’ve always held in awe, and that feeling has only grown for having visited. Pictures of the Pyramids and the Sphinx have mesmerized people for generations and we were no exception. For …
French Polynesia: ATV Island Adventure in Mo’orea.
When our friends Agnes and Mark heard that we were going to visit Moorea, they surprised us with a gift of an ATV excursion into the interior of the island. Over-water bungalows and snorkeling are what usually get all the attention when people think of French Polynesia, so we were thrilled to get such a …