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Best Restaurants in Ubud: From Vegetarians on a Budget
One of the reasons we were so excited to spend time in Ubud was the food and restaurants. There are so many vegan and vegetarian friendly places that we would never struggle to find something to eat. We tried lots of different Ubud restaurants and by the end of our…
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My First Time Snorkeling
It is World Oceans Day today and we are right next to one of the best snorkeling reefs in Bali. No better time than now to conquer my fear of the ocean than today. Fear is probably the wrong word, it’s more like unfamiliarity. I’m not schooled in the rip…
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Ubud Highlights
We spent two weeks exploring Ubud and the surrounding areas. Lots of people told us that we would not need that much time there, but we knew we would need to stay somewhere a little longer. Our days started to run together a little bit. Instead of a chronological play…
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New Zealand’s North Island Itinerary: Cities, Volcanoes, and Coasts
We spent 20 days exploring this part of New Zealand and wanted to share our North Island Itinerary. Our original plan was two weeks on the south and one week on the north. Once we started outlining our plans, we determined that there was so much to see in three…
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Best Eats in Auckland
Food, what is it that makes this topic so challenging for me? I mean, I am pretty experienced at eating and here I am sharing the best eats in Auckland. So, there’s no reason that the activity of lunch, dinner, or elevenses (still thinking about Hobbiton) should ever present a…
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Month 2 Stats & Recap
We have officially been on the go for two months now. We are finally slowing down and taking more time in each place. If you missed month 1, you can find that by clicking here. If you’re all caught up, here is month 2: Countries Visited 2 – New Zealand…
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The Sacred Monkey Forest
Spending four weeks exploring Bali was such a treat. The first two weeks in Ubud were a mixture of relaxation and learning more about the Balinese culture and traditions. One spot that we walked by every day, but didn’t visit until the end of our two-week stay, was the Sacred…
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A Quick Peek into a Laidback Week in Ubud, Bali
We arrived in Ubud one week ago (probably a little more by the time I posted this). It is magical. Being in one place for more than a few nights is a nice change from New Zealand. Ubud is known for yoga retreats and stunning jungle hideaways. It’s grown and…
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Our Gear: Luggage & Backpacks
A question we get quite often is “how much luggage do you use?” That’s a question that most globetrotters will answer different because we all have different needs and wants. What we’d like to share today is our thoughts on the luggage we are currently using and why. Below you’ll…
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Tips and Tricks to Enjoy Extra Long Flights
Long flights can be rough, but they are necessary to explore some of the most beautiful corners of the planet. We spent 34 hours traveling from Minneapolis to Christchurch (you can see the stats here). It was long, but we enjoyed our travel time. We wanted to share the things…