Author: Chantae Reden
When I first became pregnant, I had big dreams of squeezing in as much international travel as possible before motherhood arrived. Australia while three months, the USA at five …
The bus rumbled to a start as a man on the bus rooftop strapped the last trekking backpack to the top. It was finally time to leave dusty Kathmandu …
From mud pools to floating bars to private island beach clubs to dingy backpacker beach haunts, there are plenty of things to do in Nadi if you have a …
Finding an authentic Fijian experience can be hard to come by if you’re a tourist staying at one of the many glimmering resorts. Sure, you might witness a meke …
Some travelers are enamored with architecture. Other travelers are enamored with food. Since moving to Fiji six years ago, I’ve been enamored with islands. The problem with loving islands …
After a few hours swimming in a salty sea or lounging under a palm frond in the tropical heat, there are few treats more refreshing than shave ice, Hawaii’s …
Mention the 3,000 person town of Raglan to a surfer and they’ll conjure images of perfect left-hand waves peeling along its coastline. Say it to a non-surfer, and you …
A few years ago, I embarrassed my husband by picking him up in a daisy-covered campervan from the airport. In his eyes, we might as well have stamped the …
Just about every morning after waking up, I head downstairs to check the surf through a pair of binoculars mounted on a tripod. My husband has fine-tuned its position …
One of the most common complaints about Australia’s wilderness is that it’s challenging and costly to reach. If you’re not from Down Under, flights are notoriously pricey and once …
Maybe it’s a lover, maybe it’s a friend, maybe it’s a family member, or maybe it’s a random you just met at a hostel. For whatever reason, you and …
Portugal has a penchant for superlatives. Every pastel de nata, the national dessert made of custard and sugar, is the best in the world. Every glass of wine you …