The Island of Women: A Glimpse of Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Just off the coast of Mexico, and only a 20-minute ferry ride from Cancun, is the serene Island of Women — otherwise known as Isla Mujeres. Isla Mujeres is a tranquil alternative to bustling Cancun. There’s not much to do on the island, but that’s one of...
What Adventure Travel Means to Us
A few months ago we changed our tagline. Maybe you noticed. Or maybe you didn’t, because it’s really just a few words on our header. Either way, now you’ll find: A Cruising Couple – adventure travel with a dash of class We decided to change our tagline when we...
Sunday Snapshot | Traditional Chinese Medicine | China
Chinese cities such as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou are growing exponentially as millions leave their rural homes in search of better work opportunities. Visiting these cosmopolitan centers filled with ultra-modern skyscrapers and luxury-brand shopping, it...
Finding Art and History in Cancun – The Maya Museum and MUSA
Cancun is world-renowned for its spring breakers and all-inclusive resorts. When we first decided to visit Mexico, we were actually quite hesitant to include Cancun in our itinerary for this reason. We enjoy an open bar or drink service on the beach as much as the...
Reflections on 6 Weeks in San Pancho
Often we find it’s best not to set expectations about a destination. That’s simply because places and attractions don’t always live up to the hype that surround them. We’ve lost track of the number of times a ‘must-see’ destination only proved so-so, while a similar...
Sunday Snapshot | Kids Flipping off a Boat | Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Raja Ampat is one of the most famous, but under-explored tourism destinations in Indonesia. Located in the far East of the country off of the island of Papua, it is an archipelago of over a thousand emerald isles surrounded by the warm tropical waters of the Pacific...