Trailing Away – Blog Roll

20+ Fantastic Things to Do in Cairns, Australia (& Beyond!)

Getting to Cairns (pronounced "cans") can be quite the task when coming from North America. But it is absolutely worth it! There are so many amazing things to do in Cairns, Australia - including visiting the Great Barrier Reef and the Ancient Daintree Rainforest....

24 Hours in Sydney: Stopover Tips for a Fantastic Trip!

I'm just going to tell you now, 24 hours in Sydney is not enough. I think I could have happily stayed weeks in this vibrant city - with so many amazing beaches, cultural experiences, hikes, and restaurants. However, our first trip to Australia was a very short one, so...

7 Tips for Maui in February: Whale Watching & More!

If you are planning a trip to Maui in February or late Hawaiian winter, be sure to read this list of tips – including for whale watching in Maui!

Amazing Hawaii New Year’s Eve at Turtle Bay on the North Shore

When our flights to our friends’ NYE wedding in Denver got canceled last minute (thanks to Southwest’s poor planning), we were determined to salvage the night and still get to wear the fancy clothes we had bought for a special occasion. Thankfully, we stumbled upon a...

5 Important Tips for Being a Traveling Pet Sitter with TrustedHousesitters

When we joined TrustedHousesitters in early 2018, we had no idea how far the house/pet sitting journey would take us. Thirty countries and dozens of furry friends later, I decided to share our favorite pet sitting stories that are inspiring, entertaining, and highly...

Snorkeling & Sleeping on the Outer Great Barrier Reef with a Diver's Den Liveaboard Experience

After months of trying to decide what epic adventure we'd take for Buddy's 40th, our friend and neighbor mentioned they were going to take a trip to Australia soon since it was fully open for travel again. And it clicked ... we'd go see the astonishing wonder of the...

6 Reasons You Should Definitely Visit Iceland in Winter

The daylight hours may be limited from November through February, but the unique holiday traditions and amazing activity options make it so worth it to visit Iceland in winter! We were fortunate to spend six weeks at a pet sit in Reykjavik from late November to early...

Visiting an Active Volcano! Tips for Seeing the Mauna Loa Eruption in Hawaii

Everyone seems to be talking about seeing the Mauna Loa Eruption in Hawaii; however, most people have just been watching on the news... My mom called the day it started erupting to see how far away we are at our home on Oahu. "Don't worry, it's hundreds of miles...