A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
I visited Koh Lipe in 2015 when I first wrote this Koh Lipe snorkeling guide. It has come to my attention since then that Koh Lipe is not what it once was and that much of the land was stolen from the original inhabitants as far back as two decades ago. I no longer support […] Read more…
I visited Koh Lipe in 2015 when I first wrote this guide to the best things to do in Koh Lipe. It has come to my attention since then that Koh Lipe is not what it once was and that much of the land was stolen from the original inhabitants as far back as two […] Read more…
Want to know how to spend a 7 day trip to Hawaii? I spent two months on the Big Island and explored far and wide during my time there – check out my epic Hawaii Itinerary to get ideas for your own Hawaii Big Island vacation! While I love all of the Hawaiian Islands that […] Read more…
If you are looking for an offbeat and warm place to go on winter vacation in Europe, then you should take a La Gomera holiday this winter. Find out what La Gomera is like and why you should visit… When deciding where to escape the cold, grey English winter, I quickly realized that I wouldn’t […] Read more…
I spent four days camping on Grand Manan Island, a traditional and beautiful fishing island in New Brunswick, Canada. Read on to find out about my experience… After the 1.5 hour ferry crossing from Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, we arrived on Grand Manan Island, and we loved the island from the very beginning. Grand Manan […] Read more…
If you love island life, then these unique islands to visit around the world should be on your bucket list… I have an affinity for islands. I just love em, whether they are tropical island paradises, emerald green hippy havens, or quaint and historic, dripping with maritime charm. And the more offbeat and unique islands […] Read more…
I spent a weekend on Kangaroo Island and managed to squeeze in a lot of highlights during my short but amazing trip – read on to check out our Kangaroo Island itinerary… Kangaroo Island is the best place in Australia. Got your attention didn’t I? Obviously, that is quite the statement, but after visiting Kangaroo […] Read more…
If you are heading to El Nido soon, here are my picks of the best El Nido tours if you want to explore the surrounding islands – it’s the best thing to do in El Nido! El Nido is a cool little town with beautiful beaches nearby, lots of great restaurants, and a vibrant backpacker […] Read more…
The word ‘paradise’ is bandied around a lot, I know. But sometimes there just isn’t a better way to describe a place that looks like, well, paradise, and Kalanggaman Island definitely fit the description of paradise for me. Uninhabited, tiny Kalanggaman Island is visited by day trip, from either Leyte or Malapascua Island off Cebu. […] Read more…
If you are planning a Galapagos Islands Holiday then there are definitely some things you should know before finalizing your plans. I did a three-week stint in the Galapagos split between land-based and cruise-based itineraries, and it is now one of my favorite places in the world. The animal encounters, stunning beaches, and unique islands […] Read more…