A Home Free Global Life
I admit it….I am a Lord of The Rings and a Hobbit fan 😃 This is why we have returned to Rotorua, so I can visit Hobbiton again 💕 We were last here over 6 years ago and of course I was just as excited as the first time for the opportunity to tour the magical place called The Shire. But more on that later. Read more
Auckland is often treated as a mere gateway to the rest of New Zealand but where else can you grab a flat white at 9am, hike to the rim of 20,000 year-old volcano by noon, and be sipping a Syrah on a vineyard-covered island by sunset. This city of 1.8 million is squeezed onto a narrow strip of land Read more
Bali is world famous for its volcanic mountains, emerald rice terraces and stunning coral reefs. What sets Bali apart from other Indonesian islands is its deeply rooted Hindu culture, in the heart of a Muslim nation. On every doorstep you will see Canang Sari, small handmade palm-leaf baskets, overflowing with marigolds and smoldering incense. Read more
The second half of our stay in Kuala Lumpur began by welcoming in 2026. Normally we do not bother staying up until midnight because we are usually by ourselves, but this year we spent the evening with friends and midnight rolled around before we knew it. Our evening started at the 7Ate9 Food Market a short walk from our apartment. Read more
As we rang in 2026, we celebrated eight years since leaving our home on Grand Cayman to live out of a suitcase and see the world. Thats 96 months–or 416 weeks–or 2,920 days of life on the road, with no plans to settle down. In fact, our destination wish list only seems to grow! Read more
Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia and one of the fastest growing cities in Asia with over 2 million residents in the city proper, and 9 million people living in the metropolitan area. This city is home to the tallest twin towers in the world, the Petronas Towers, which have become the iconic symbol of the city. Read more
Well, our weather luck finally ran out here in Western Australia. Since we arrived in mid October we have had lovely weather up and down the coast from Perth. Albany was the coldest and wettest place we stayed, summer has not yet arrived! So why did we come here? Read more
Dunsborough is a relaxed coastal town just under 3 hours drive south of Perth. It’s a hugely popular holiday destination known for its pristine beaches, beautiful clear water and proximity to the world-renowned Margaret River Wine Region. The town itself is situated on the sheltered shores of Geographe Bay Read more