India Couple’s Survival Guide, 10 Ways to Keep your Relationship on Track
India is a difficult travel. Relationships can suffer while experiencing this country. While it helps being a couple because we have each other to rely on and to vent to, it can also take its toll on the relationship because both of your emotions are running high. Here are some of the things that Dave and I have done to keep sane and enjoy each others company while traveling through India.
Karni Mata Temple aka The Rat Temple of Rajasthan
Bikaner may be known for its camel safaris and impressive fort in the state of Rajasthan, but it is its unique temple in Deshnok that attracted us to the area. The Karni Mata Temple just may be one of India’s strangest attractions. The Karni Mata Temple just may be one of India’s strangest attractions.
It houses thousands of rats, yes rats and pilgrims make regular trips to Deshnok to worship these long tailed rodents. Did I tell you that you have to enter the temple barefoot?
Ian Redmond Talks About The Year of the Gorilla
That was when Ian Redmond and his wife decided to join us for breakfast. It turns out he is the U.N. Ambassador for the Year of the Gorilla. The YogBlog is what he is trying to learn to market. Here is a man that has been in 50 documentaries, advised Sigourney Weaver for Gorilla’s in the Mist, had a character based on him in the film and is in high demand as a public speaker around the world.
My 3 Best Kept Travel “Adventure” Secrets
We were recently nominated to participate in Tripbase’s “3 Best Kept Travel Secrets” game by our great Twitter friend, Isabelle of @IsabellesTravel. So here are our Travel Adventure Secrets. The Pinnacles of Borneo, The White Desert of Egypt and Huacachina Peru. These destinations on 3 different continents are some of our favorite adventures. Enjoy these photos and an overview of what exactly each one is about.
Giving Back: 12-Weeks of Inspiration
As the time of our travels draws near, we want to reflect on our giving Back Series. The diverse stories that we gatherer over the past couple of months have been inspiring and touching. It is a reminder to us to be more responsible in our travels and to revisit the incredible stories. For those of you who are new to our blog, it gives you the chance to meet some incredible travelers that have given back to thes world while they explore it. We are greatful for everyone’s contributions and we learned a great deal about different ways that one can contribute to the communities that they visit.
Top 5 Adventures in Victoria Falls Zambia
Victoria Falls is definitely Africa’s Adventure Capital. If you like adventure, you are going to love a visit to Vic Falls in Zambia. We spent 3 days at the falls and we filled it with not stop thrills from start to finish.
Top Sites in Vietnam
Vietnam has some amazing sites to see. It is one of our favorite countries that we have ever visited. We spent 30 days in Vietnam and it was barely enough time to see everything that this diverse nation has to offer. From great natural wonders to fantastic shopping, mountain adventures and chilling beach life, Vietnam has something to offer for everyone.
Mont Tremblant, Quebec
We love to snowboard. It is the best way to pass the long winters. It actually makes the cold weather quite enjoyable. There is nothing like racing down the hill on a sunny day. One of our favorite mini holiday destinations is Mont Tremblant. There is just enough adventure mixed in with the decadence of luxury hotels, fine wine and great food.
Climbing In Canmore, Alberta With the Chevy Equinox Adventure Drive
We have always wanted to climb in the Rocky Mountains. Finally, the day had come on the Chevy Equinox Adventure Drive. On Day one, Dave and I drove ourselves in our spiffy 2010 Equinox to Canmore where we met James; our guide from Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. It is the premier climbing school in the Rocky’s so we were in very good hands.
Wildlife Wednesday; The Wolves of Haliburton Forest
About 3 hours north of Toronto way up in Central Ontario is one of our favorite places in the Province. Haliburton forest is a nature lovers dream. A place for hiking, mountain biking and canoeing in the summer and cross country skiing and dog sledding in the winter. But it is the Haliburton Forest Wild Life and Reserve that has kept us coming back.
Mexico, A Divers Journey Through Central America, Continued
Mexico has been getting a lot of bad press here in Canada lately. Crime, violence, fear. It is all over the news. But we found it to be very safe and friendly.
Our Favorite Adventurous Things to do in Thailand
We love Thailand. It was our first real travel adventure and has a special place in our hearts. Sure we had taken vacations before, but Thailand was a step out of our comfort zone. It was our first travel that lasted over a month and it was the first time that we really experienced another culture and way of life. So we wanted to share some of the greatest adventures that we love to do in Thailand. After all it was the country that started it all for us.
The Many Uses of the Simple Sarong
If you don’t have any, buy them when you get there if you are going to a tropical climate. These are great for everything. Some places don’t have sheets and they can be used as sheets, a skirt for an evening out (if it is a nice sarong) for on the beach, for showering if you have to shower in a public place, to put over you to visit temples. I always like to bring at least 4 sarongs with me.
Favorite Food From Traveling the World, So Far
One of the best things about traveling is food. Dave and I seem to plan our days around our meals. We wake up in the morning and while we are eating our breakfast, we discuss what we are going to have and where we are going to go for dinner. We love food. Food makes us happy. And when we discover new and delicious food, well, we are in heaven.
The Great Canadian Word, Unique Phrases and Words of Canada
I was watching the CBC this morning and a great segment was featured about The Great Canadian Word. It got me thinking about people that come to Canada to travel. They must be pretty confused when we tell them that a “Coffee Crisp costs about a Loonie, pretty good deal eh?”
Travel as a Couple,The Survival Guide
Traveling as a couple can be difficult. Many people will say that it can make or break a relationship.
Dave and I have traveled for months at a time together on several occasions, and we have always found that we bond even more while we are on the road. We influence and inspire each other to try new things. We share in unique experiences and talk about them together for years to come.
Mount Kilimanjaro-How Hard is it to Climb?
I have to clarify a giant misconception about Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is not easy! We were climbing in a group of 7 strong individuals who had just finished cycling 4500 km in tough conditions from deserts in Sudan, to altitude in Ethiopia and we all agree, it was one of the most physically challenging experiences of our lives. However, also one of the most exhilarating. I am happy to say that we all made it to the summit.
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