If you want to see wild koalas and kick back on stunning white-sand beaches, don't miss Magnetic Island on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Why Magnetic Island: In search of Koalas. One of our main goals on our trip to Australia was spotting wild koalas. This famous marsupial, well known across…
The Great Barrier Reef at Lady Elliot Island: You'll never want to leave the water
Discover the sheer size of the Great Barrier Reef by snorkeling or scuba diving around Lady Elliot Island, a tiny, remote island in Australia. During our road trip along Australia's East Coast, many locals we chatted with asked about our itinerary. And almost every single one, upon hearing we'd be wrapping up our…
Ilha Grande: Trekking and Dream Beaches off the Coast of Rio de Janeiro
If you love pure, untouched nature, enjoy trekking, and love the feeling of white sand between your toes, don't think twice. This Brazilian island, just off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, offers the perfect blend of paradise beaches and stunning trails through the Atlantic forest for everyone…