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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling – The Evolution Reef Cruise

Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling – The Evolution Reef Cruise

by Erika van 't Veld | Oct 30, 2021 | Australia, Island Hopping

Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef is a bucket-list item for many travelers, and there’s no better place than Cairns to make these dreams a reality. From the Cairns Reef Fleet terminal on the Cairns Esplanade, a variety of different Great Barrier Reef snorkeling...
Croatia Island-Hopping Itinerary

Croatia Island-Hopping Itinerary

by Erika van 't Veld | Jan 15, 2020 | Croatia, Europe, Island Hopping, The Balkans

Croatia has been a hot destination for decades due to its beautiful architecture, natural wonders, and its islands, and tourism continues to boom. Between the coastal towns of Split and Dubrovnik lie a multitude of islands, perfect for crafting a Croatia...
One Week Backpacking Belize Itinerary

One Week Backpacking Belize Itinerary

by Erika van 't Veld | Jan 9, 2020 | Belize, Island Hopping, Latin America

Belize is a beautiful, cheap, Caribbean destination only a few hours from the major airport cities in the U.S. If you’re looking for a winter getaway, an island-escape, or just time away from the city life, Belize is the perfect country to visit. With many...
Naoshima and Teshima, Two Day Itinerary of Japan’s Art Islands

Naoshima and Teshima, Two Day Itinerary of Japan’s Art Islands

by Erika van 't Veld | Jan 7, 2020 | East Asia, Island Hopping, Japan

Naoshima and Teshima, two of the Art Islands located in the Seto Inland Sea were once suffering from the effects of depopulation. For decades, the combination of young people moving to big cities, an aging population, and low birth rates has resulted in rural Japanese...
Caye Caulker, Belize – The Perfect Island Getaway

Caye Caulker, Belize – The Perfect Island Getaway

by Erika van 't Veld | Jul 11, 2019 | Belize, Island Hopping, Latin America

Belize is a beautiful country located a quick flight south of the U.S.  Home to beautiful islands, snorkeling and rainforest adventures, it’s shocking that Belize is not overrun by tourists! This former English colony retains its culture, charm, and laid-back...
Two Weeks in Thailand Island-Hopping Itinerary

Two Weeks in Thailand Island-Hopping Itinerary

by Erika van 't Veld | Jul 4, 2019 | Island Hopping, Solo Travel, Southeast Asia, Thailand

Thailand will always be one of my favorite countries, because it embodies the many beautiful things that Southeast Asia has to offer. Thailand is an amazing destination for everyone from backpackers and novice travelers to luxury travelers. If you want to go...
Gili Air – Ultimate Guide to an Island Escape

Gili Air – Ultimate Guide to an Island Escape

by Erika van 't Veld | Feb 15, 2019 | Indonesia, Island Hopping, Southeast Asia

The Gili Islands are a trio of tiny islands located off the coast of Lombok island, Indonesia. From the left to right, they’re named Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. While Gili Trawangan (Gili T) is the largest and known as the party island, Gili Air is the...
Philippines Four Week Island-Hopping Itinerary

Philippines Four Week Island-Hopping Itinerary

by Erika van 't Veld | Jan 22, 2019 | Island Hopping, Philippines, Southeast Asia

The Philippines is a beautiful archipelago in Southeast Asia that should be on everyone’s bucket list. With this four-week Philippines itinerary, you’ll see many of the country’s highlights and get plenty of Philippines island-hopping in too....
Coron Ultimate Tour, the Best Coron Island Hopping Tour

Coron Ultimate Tour, the Best Coron Island Hopping Tour

by Erika van 't Veld | Dec 20, 2018 | Island Hopping, Philippines, Southeast Asia

The best way to explore the beauty of the Philippines and its islands from Coron, Palawan, is to join the Coron Ultimate Tour. This tour is a Coron Island-Hopping Tour that hits all of Coron’s highlights, including Kayangan Lake and Coron’s Twin...

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