After arriving in Belize City by water taxi from Ambergris Caye, we were quickly brought back to our elementary school days as we boarded an old US school bus at the terminal. We found open seats and looked around in disbelief as we noticed our bus was a spitting image of those we spent years…
Tuk-tuks are prevalent throughout Southeast Asia and are basically motorized rickshaws. It’s a slightly more expensive alternative to taking a cab, and sometimes the only means of transport around small towns. Back in January, Alison and I took a tuk tuk to a bus stop in the small city of Sukhothai before traveling onward to…
The little piece of paradise that is Fiji isn’t just reserved for honeymooners or those in search of a lavish family vacation. No siree! As a backpacker, you can enjoy the crystal clear Fijian waters, soft sand, and friendly local culture too and at a fraction of the cost! Fiji encompasses over 300 islands. As a…
Brian and I were laughing the other day because who names a travel blog “Beaches & Backpacks” and then travels for just shy of two months without setting foot on a single beach. Well, apparently we do! We highly doubt you’ve been holding your breath anxiously anticipating a beach blog post but on the off…
Beaches & Backpacks 