Exotic Costa Rica Wildlife on Sierpe River Boat Tour
The Sierpe Terraba mangroves wetland area is a protected national wetland reserve of 66,850 acres. It protects the river mouths of the Terraba and Sierpe Rivers, and a vast network of canals, mangrove forests, and estuaries in between. Kayaking, boating, hiking and...
Protecting Costa Rica’s Sea Turtles at Playa Tortuga
December 2014 found us house sitting in Ojochal, on the southern pacific coast of Costa Rica. One of the great things about house sitting is that the homeowners often introduce us to their friends and community. With new friends to chat with we learn about all sorts...
Close Encounter with the Elephants at Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai Thailand
What is it about the elephant? These enormous and majestic creatures captivated our imaginations as children with their long, agile trunks and big flapping ears. For us, they continued to be in our thoughts as we traveled to South East Asia. So, of course, one of the...
Feeding the Little Joeys at Uralla Wildlife Sanctuary
Shortly after we arrived in Kendenup, we learned that there was a wildlife sanctuary in the area. At a community market, we met some of the volunteers who were walking around with little joeys in pouches made of soft fabric and old T-shirts. We attempted to attend...
Serene Beauty of Humber Arboretum
Expecting the climate in late spring in Ontario to be mild with occassional rain, Laurie and I have been surprised by the extremes in weather here. We have had everything from sunny cool days to cloudy, hot, humid ones and plenty of rain. The forecast often calls for...About Us
Laurie and Neil gave away or sold 99% of their possessions for a new life as international travelers. They share the secrets of how they turn limited resources into a life of unlimited fun and adventure. Read more
