Have you ever visited a place only to find out later that you missed out on one of the most amazing attractions there? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You spent all that time, all that money, only to find out that you’re just going to have to go back there someday. We almost made that mistake [...]

I interrupt this regularly scheduled Belize programming to bring you breaking news: I am now officially in my thirties. Yep, that’s right. Last week, I celebrated my 30th birthday (on the Great Wall of China!). Talk about shock and awe. I feel like at any moment I will wake up from this dream and discover [...]

We woke that morning to the sound of seagulls calling and a gentle breeze blowing across our sea salt-encrusted skin. After camping in paradise during a tropical storm and witnessing the hatching of baby sea turtles, we weren’t sure the third, and final, day of our sailing and snorkeling adventure with Raggamuffin Tours in Belize [...]

After camping overnight in a tropical paradise during a Caribbean storm (oops, did you miss that part of the story? Read this, then come right back!), it was time to set sail for our second day of our Raggamuffin Tours adventure along the Belize Barrier Reef — one that would prove one of the most [...]

I confess: I’m not really much of a beach person. Shocking, isn’t it? Seriously, who doesn’t like the beach? I suppose I have nothing against the beach. It’s beautiful. It’s relaxing. But perhaps a little bit too relaxing. I mean, I can only lay in the sun for so long before I become bored and [...]

When we announced we would be heading to the tiny Central American nation of Belize this summer, we were shocked by the number of people who had never even heard of it. “Belize? How do you spell that?” “Oh yeah, Belize … I’ve heard of that. What country is it in?” Even our bank and [...]

Right before we were set to move to China, it happened. It was a bit ill-timed, but otherwise not entirely unexpected. We had been traveling in Central America for three weeks and were preparing to move to China just a month later. So as we relaxed on a peaceful fishing dock watching the sun set [...]

A few weeks ago, we released a survey to elicit reader feedback as to how we can better help you travel the world. The responses we received were very positive and encouraging, but more importantly, they were constructive. Readers did not hesitate to offer us specific ways in which we can improve the content we [...]

“Where are you guys off to next? It seems like you’re always traveling!” We hear that a lot. Too much. From some, it’s genuine. From others, however, it’s condescending. Judgmental. Snide. I’m not always sure what they’re implying. Perhaps they think we’re all play and no work? Or maybe they think we blow all our [...]

Sparkling turquoise waters. Private beach cabanas. The sound of waves crashing along the shore as a gentle breeze blows over your sun-bathing body. Sound like paradise? Pretty close. It’s Tulum, Mexico — the perfect vacation spot if you’re looking for a place to relax and get away from it all without having to tackle the [...]