North Borneo Railway: Exploring Sabah by Train

Last updated on February 12th, 2025 at 01:07 amToot toot!! All aboard the North Borneo Railway! On our recent trip to Malaysia, we were very excited about riding a rare, fully re-furbished British Vulcan steam train back to colonial times. Unfortunately, Alex jinxed himself and fell ill the night before. We both hoped it would…

Getting engaged on the Island of Koh Phangan, Thailand

Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 06:06 pmAlex and I met traveling over a decade ago, ouch! And travel has dominated our lives and will always be an important part of who we are. As you can see from our posts we’ve been lucky to have the opportunity to explore this beautiful planet, and…

What to Expect when Port Tasting in Porto, Portugal

Porto is a beautiful town in the North of Portugal and is the second largest town in the nation. Portugal’s second city is most famous for, of course, its ports. The grapes to produce these fortified wines grow well in the Douro Valley, thanks to its idyllic climate. This making port tasting in Porto the perfect destination to explore the depths of sweet fortified wines!