Sanibel Island in Florida is like a childhood memory you have partly stolen from someone else. It is one of those places, where families would move to for the summer vacay or kids with their grandparents would spend dreamy, salt tasting, hot days on the beaches collecting magical shells, diving into the warm Gulf of … More Sanibel, The Shell Capital of the World
Drive through the Florida Keys offers breathtaking views, beaches, small towns. If you are not in a hurry, make some stops along the way. Like the awarded Bahia Honda State Park of Bahia Honda Key at the Mile Marker 37. At Mile Marker 47,5, take a lunch or just stop for some refreshments. So have … More Porky’s Bayside, Marathon Island
As we sat playing some video poker at the Bugsy’s Bar, our favourite hangout at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, one late afternoon in November, we overheard something unreal and disturbing. Two young men, who sat at the bar drinking beer, started talking about the hurricane season and how hard it hit some of … More Puerto Rico in Our Minds
Not scared of closed, moving, under water spaces? One educative way to learn about the Grand Cayman coral reefs and the under water life of the Grand Cayman’s Under Water Marine Park is taking a tour in a submarine. Atlantis XI is especially designed for a visual experience. The group is taken to and from … More Grand Cayman Below Surface
One of the US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, surprised us with it’s lizard residents. We knew that we might see them, but on our way to the Coral World Ocean Park we spotted iguanas in trees and as we entered the Park, they were everywhere. We want to share this post to make you more … More St. Thomas and Iguanas
Our first visit to Singapore a couple of years ago was a fun one. Each day was different, none of them boring. We would suggest Singapore to anyone and even to the less experienced travelers as the first Far East destination. 1. The Compact Size Everything is easily accessed in Singapore, the distances are not … More 10+1 Reasons We Love Singapore For
St. Kitts & Nevis islands used to be part of UK, but are now independent. The islanders call themselves Kittisians. If that is not sweet enough (sounds like sweet kittens to us), board the train called the Sugar Train. That is exactly what we did as we were told that would be one of the … More St. Kitts by Train & Catamaran
Otava is an island situated in the Archipelago Sea, on the West side of the city of Naantali, Finland. Otava, now part of Naantali, is one of the numerous islands that used to be part of the former municipality of Rymättylä. And still today, many people refer to this area as Rymättylä. Just to let … More 4 Things from Otava Island
Turku, our home town, is situated by the Baltic Sea and has a magnificent archipelago, part of which is just minutes away from the city. Ruissalo is one of the islands you can get to easily by bike, public transportation (bus #8) or by car. In the summer months, there is also a water bus … More 6 Things to do in Ruissalo
Catalina island soaks in the sun in the Pacific Ocean, just outside Los Angeles. Just like us, many visitors come on a cruise. Catalina’s township of Avalon is a pittoresque, relaxing seaside gem, no wonder the mainlanders enjoy taking a fast ferry here for a weekend getaway. Our day consisted of a guided Segway tour … More Catalina Island Quiz
