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by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors May 24, 20170 comments

Windswept hair. Sun-kissed skin. Soothing waves. Endless azure water as far as the eye can see. These are just a few of the countless reasons why island travel is good for the soul. Most of us are busy people, caught up in the day-to-day grind, not making enough time to relax and take a break …

Sao Miguel – A Guide to the Largest Island in the Azores

by Toccara & SamPortugal December 30, 2016January 3, 202018 comments

Guide to São Miguel – Azores, Portugal At 287 square miles (744 sq km), São Miguel is the largest island in the Azores archipelago and is home to more than half of the Azorean population. The Azores is a collection of nine islands located in the Atlantic Ocean 900 miles off the coast of mainland Portugal. This …

Things to Do in Terceira Island – Azores Portugal

by Toccara & SamPortugal December 29, 2016July 12, 202144 comments

Terceira Island was the second and final island we visited during our time in the Azores Portugal. We quickly found out that there are plenty of things to do in Terceira. With a total of 9 islands in the Azores, we’ll definitely be visiting more of these islands off the coast of Portugal in the …

Things to Do on Whidbey Island

by Toccara & SamWashington State December 2, 2016July 12, 20216 comments

A few years back, we visited the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State and have been dying to get back to the Pacific Northwest ever since! There is so much to explore in this region of the U.S. and visiting just once, or even twice, isn’t nearly enough. During our most recent visit, we visited the San Juan Islands …

Berlenga Grande, Berlengas: Portugal’s Secret Island

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Portugal August 31, 2016April 19, 20182 comments

Portugal is a vast country made up of diverse landscapes. Its scenery is one of the many reasons we fell in love so quickly and why we’ve already been back twice since our initial visit. Due to its location on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal has a seemingly endless coastline. This coastal country also boasts several …

Swimming with Seals on a Swedish Archipelago

by Toccara & SamSweden August 6, 2016August 2, 20180 comments

There is an island at the end of an archipelago not far from Karlskrona in the south of Sweden. This island is known to many sailors and to the locals, to some diving fanatics and some edge-of-your-seat thrill-seekers. Before my visit to Sweden, I knew nothing about the island of Utklippan. Now I can list my …

3 Reasons to Visit Isle of Mull in Scotland

by Toccara & SamScotland May 28, 2016May 14, 20196 comments

While Scotland’s Isle of Skye gets a lot of attention, and rightfully so, we’d like to share with you another stunning island just off the west coast of Scotland that deserves some recognition as well! Encompassing 338 square miles (875 sq km), Isle of Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, after …

Most Beautiful Places on Isle of Skye

by Toccara & SamScotland May 5, 2016May 26, 20168 comments

We had high expectations for the Isle of Skye, given that it is pretty much Scotland’s most talked about island. Having been enticed by countless accolades and magical pictures in magazines and on the ‘net, we made it a priority to visit on our second trip to Scotland. Transportation to the Isle of Skye wasn’t …

Korcula, Croatia – An Explorer’s Wonderland

by Toccara & SamCroatia, Explore The Outdoors November 20, 2015May 27, 20160 comments

Korcula (Korčula) was the final island stop on our self-made Croatian island hopping itinerary, following visits to the islands of Vis and Hvar. It is the 6th largest, but the second most populated, of the Adriatic islands. Marco Polo is reputed to have been born here, though there is isn’t solid proof of this claim. …

Heavenly Hvar – A Picturesque Croatian Island

by Toccara & SamCroatia, Explore The Outdoors November 20, 2015July 12, 20212 comments

It’s Hard to Resist Hvar! Hvar is one of Croatia’s most popular islands, and with over 1,000 islands to choose from, that’s quite the accomplishment! Though, truth be told, only around 60 of Croatia’s islands are actually inhabited and not all are visited by tourists. Typically when we travel, we look for the alternative to …

Don’t Miss Vis Croatia- A Peaceful Island

by Toccara & SamCroatia November 16, 2015July 12, 202119 comments

Getting to Vis Croatia Vis is the farthest inhabited island off the Croatian mainland, but don’t let the distance scare you; it is easily reachable by ferry from the port town of Split. For less than $6 per person, we made the 2 hour and 20 minute journey on the Jadrolinija ferry to reach this …

Island-Hopping in Trang, Thailand

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Thailand April 16, 2015August 8, 201514 comments

I had zero expectations for my first trip to Thailand. Besides eager anticipation of indulging in authentic Thai food, I really didn’t know what to expect. My knowledge of Thailand and its culture stopped at knowing that Bangkok is the capital city and that it is home to some of the most beautiful islands and …

Kauai Helicopter Tour

by Toccara & SamActivities, Explore The Outdoors, Hawaii, Kauai November 1, 2013June 16, 202127 comments

We were beyond excited for our Kauai helicopter tour with Mauna Loa. As the day went on, we were getting nervous that bad weather would interfere with our plans, but as is usually our luck, weather karma was on our side! When 4 o’clock rolled around, we headed into the bus that was Mauna Loa’s temporary office. …

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