Hiking the 7 Cascades (or Tamarind Falls) in Mauritius was such an incredible adventure! This place is a series of seven waterfalls tucked away in the lush Mauritian forest, and getting there was half the fun. The trail was challenging at times, with steep sections and slippery rocks, but every step was worth it for […]
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I just went wreck diving in Mauritius, and wow—what an incredible experience! This dive was completely different from the colorful coral reefs I’ve explored before. As I descended, the outline of an old shipwreck slowly came into view through the deep blue water, and getting closer felt like stepping back in time. The ship is
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We spent an adventurous day exploring the Princess Margaret Caves, and it was such a fun change from our usual outdoor treks. Equipped with headlamps and a lot of excitement, we headed into the dark passages, ready to do some real spelunking. The caves are a bit hidden, and getting to them already felt like
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We’ve been soaking up the sun in Mauritius, and staying at Pereybere Beach has been like living in a tropical postcard. The beach here is beautiful, with powdery white sand, crystal-clear water, and a laid-back vibe that makes it the perfect place to unwind. Pereybere Beach is a little gem. It’s small, so it feels
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We just spent an amazing long weekend exploring the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine regions, and it was everything we hoped for—beautiful scenery, incredible wines, and even a stay on a zebra preserve! We started in Stellenbosch, which is as picturesque as it gets, with rolling vineyards and mountains in the distance. We tried so many
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I just went scuba diving in Cape Town, and it was an experience like no other! This wasn’t your typical tropical dive—instead, I ventured into the icy waters of Cape Town’s famous kelp forests. The cold definitely took some getting used to, but once we got below the surface, it was totally worth it. Diving
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One of the absolute highlights of our time in Cape Town was visiting the colony of African penguins at Boulders Beach. It’s not every day that you get to see penguins in the wild, especially on a warm beach, and let me tell you—it was just as adorable as it sounds! Boulders Beach is home
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Our visit to the Cape of Good Hope was an absolute highlight of our time in Cape Town. We spent the day exploring the stunning scenery and even had a few unexpected wildlife encounters along the way! We started by walking up to the famous lighthouse at Cape Point, which offered breathtaking views of the
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Patagonia—probably the most challenging and rewarding part of our trip so far! We spent five days trekking through the Torres del Paine National Park, camping every night and living off MREs for lunch and dinner (oatmeal for breakfast, nothing fancy). Surprisingly, the meals were better than we expected! Even though camping isn’t typically Shelly’s thing
We spent three days at Valle Nevado, and while the skiing was just okay, the views made it totally worth the trip! Jared hit the slopes while I soaked in the scenery, and we both came away loving the mountain for different reasons. The skiing itself wasn’t the most exciting—Valle Nevado’s a pretty small mountain,
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