Tom with snorkel!

October 6th 2015
One of the things I didn't know about Hawai'i is that it's actually made up of 6 main islands… and lots of little ones. Our first task, back before we left home, was to decide which two of these to visit – tricky! We eventually decided on The Big Island (actually called Hawaii) and Maui. According to my faithful guide book, The Big Island really shines for the adventurous traveller, which soun ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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Leaving Bert and Ringo

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So. We're actually doing it! We're packing away our lives as an accountant and teacher in our lovely house in Bristol in favour of a tent, two backpacks and six months in The Americas. Most importantly, we'll be saying goodbye to our beloved rabbits, Bert and Ringo! Flights are booked for 12th August... then it's first stop, Grand Teton National Park, followed by Yellowstone. For closet geography nerd Tom, seeing Old Faithful has been an ambition for a long time... and I just can't wait to get exploring! ... full info

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