A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
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…
If you are looking for an island paradise in Fiji then look no further – Nacula Island is it! Find out why you should visit beautiful Nacula Island… There are many, many places that could be called paradise in this beautiful world that we live in, especially because the word paradise can mean many different […] 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…
If you want to experience traditional Fijian culture, you should definitely visit a Fijian village. Read on to find out about my experience on a village visit on Nacula Island in Fiji… One of the reasons that I wanted to visit the Yasawa Island group of Fiji was because of their remoteness. With no roads, […] Read more…
When I first traveled to Thailand I had a few ideas of places I wanted to go and things I wanted to see, and a Koh Phi Phi Island tour was definitely on that list. I knew it would probably be a mistake to stay on Koh Phi Phi, an island made famous by the movie […] Read more…
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…
A small tranquil island that is a little over 1km in length, with numerous white sand beaches, offshore snorkeling, numerous palm trees, and a small back-to-basics resort. When I heard about Barefoot Manta Island it sounded like my kind of place. After experiencing paradise at the more upmarket Blue Lagoon Resort on Nacula Island, our […] Read more…
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 islands are, the better. I like ‘em unusual, I like ‘em off the beaten path, and I love islands with strong and unique […] Read more…
Month Eighteen of travel saw us on the road again! The first few days of the month we were still at our mountain retreat housesit in Green Mountain Falls, and with fresh snowfall that only added to the beauty of the place, it was very hard to leave. We did leave the house a couple […] Read more…
After spending New Year’s in rough and ready Coron, the first thing that struck me as we were pulling into El Nido, Palawan after seven hours on a ferry, was how much more developed it felt in comparison. But also – how much prettier it is. Emerald green water, towering limestone cliffs, and lush green […] Read more…
