Pacific Islands

Easter Island

Sunrise at Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island

This one is all about a once in a lifetime kind of experience on the remotest island in the world–Easter Island! If ever you find yourself in this beautiful, peaceful place in the world, I highly recommend scheduling a trip to Ahu Tongariki for sunrise.
10 Reasons to Visit Easter Island

It’s not just Faraway Friday, it’s the farthest Faraway Friday there will ever be! That’s because this is all about the exotic and beautiful Easter Island–the remotest island on the planet. That’s pretty far away! Here are 10 reasons you should definitely visit this tiny island in the South Pacific.
5 Days on Easter Island

This Throwback Thursday, we’re throwin’ it way back to last week on Easter Island, Chile! We spent 5 days there, and it was truly a trip of a lifetime. Here is our itinerary… and a few things we would have done differently! We hope this will help you plan your perfect trip to beautiful Easter…
What to Eat on Easter Island

It’s What I Ate Wednesday! This week it’s coming to you from the most remote inhabited island in the world: Easter Island! What does one eat on this remote, South Pacific island? Find out today!
What to Know Before Visiting Easter Island

Easter Island is the most isolated island in the world, but you can see it for yourself! I recently had a chance to visit this mysterious island with my sweet husband for this year’s “Trip of a Lifetime,” but even with all my travel research strategies I found preparing for this trip a bit tricky.
Tour of the Moai: The Heads of Easter Island

It’s Moai Monday! If you’ve been following along on Facebook or Instagram @quickwhittravel, you know we just got home from a Trip of a Lifetime to Easter Island, Chile! So what are those big heads all about? Do they have bodies? How did they get there? Read on to find out!
Packing for Dudes: Easter Island in Winter

It’s What I Wore Wednesday! This one is pretty special because I’m venturing into new territory… Packing for Men!
Packing for Ladies: Easter Island in Winter

I’m off to Santiago and Easter Island, Chile, today! And let me tell you, this one was a challenge! I’m good at packing, if I do say so myself, but I really don’t like it (who does?). When temperatures are in the 30s-60s, I just don’t know what to pack.

French Polynesia

The 5 Most Important Things You Forgot to Pack for French Polynesia

Here are the essentials!
Everything You Need to Know to Shop for Pearls in French Polynesia

This guide will help you find the pearls of your dreams!
Packing for French Polynesia: The Ultimate Ladies’ Guide

Here’s exactly what you need to pack to enjoy your time in paradise!
Staying in an Overwater Bungalow: Everything You Need to Know

Here are a few things to know before you book one!
What to Know Before You Visit French Polynesia

Ready to plan a trip to French Polynesia? Read this first!
Was It Worth It to Plan a Trip to French Polynesia During the Pandemic?

What started as a dream trip on the brink of coming true…

Galapagos Islands

The Best Trips for Animal Lovers

Want to make some animal friends in your travels? Check out these epic trips!
The Ultimate Ladies’ Guide to Packing for a Week in the Galapagos

Packing for the Galapagos was a bit of a challenge. We had to keep out luggage under 10 kilograms! That means luggage, carry-on, everything!
10 Things to Do in the Galapagos

Our trip to the Galapagos Islands is one of the most epic, most memorable, most exciting trips we’ve ever taken!
What to Know Before You Visit the Galapagos

I actually gave in and did the best thing ever: I went through a Galapagos tour company. My husband and I never go with tour groups because we like to do our own thing, but this was so different. It’s “trip of a lifetime” material!
Our Favorite Animals in the Galapagos

What’s the most memorable place you’ve ever visited? Or the place you want to visit more? For me, it’s the Galapagos. I had wanted to visit for years, but it always seemed out of reach. My sweet husband made my dream come true a few years ago, however, and it became one of our favorite…
What to Eat in the Galapagos

It’s What I Ate Wednesday, and this week I’m taking you back to the Galapagos Islands with me! What do they eat on such remote islands? Find out today!
10 Reasons to Visit the Galapagos

This Faraway Friday you’re in for a special treat… We’re headed to the Galapagos! My sweet husband took me to these mysterious islands for my 30th birthday, and it was a phenomenal trip! Here are 10 reasons you should consider a visit, too.
Where to Swim with Penguins in the Galapagos

Good morning! Today we set out on our last Galapagos adventure: the largest island of Isabela. If you look at a map, you’ll notice she looks like a seahorse wearing a wedding dress. And there are penguins!
Where to See Baby Tortoises in the Galapagos

We got ourselves together for Marcos to take us on our next adventure, and our first stop was… A water taxi! Our not-so-favorite. And the seas were rougher than they had been the days prior! Fortunately for us, we only needed to take the water taxi across the port, not out onto the open sea!…
Exploring Floreana Island, Galapagos

Beautiful Floreana! This day was a very special one. Steve and I got to experience a REAL remote island in the Pacific! We rose early, went down for breakfast at the Galapagos Suites, and before we knew it, we were being picked up by our private guide! His name was Marcos, and he was very…
Galapagos Island Hopping Tour

Welcome back! Friday dawned early for us. That’s a nice benefit of being two hours behind where your body thinks you are; you wake up early and get going with your day! We went down for breakfast, and can you believe they had banana cake for breakfast? And coffee, and toast, and granola, and eggs,…
Day 1 in the Galapagos Islands

Even though people actually live on some of the islands, the whole archipelago is a national park, and you have to pay $100 per person (cash) to visit. Fortunately, we knew that in advance and budgeted for it! We got off the mid-size LAN Airlines plane and onto the tarmac, then walked into the only…

Guam

The Most Romantic Things to Do on Guam

Temperatures are in plummet mode in the northern hemisphere, and if you’re like me, you’re longing for a tropical getaway! In case you and your honey need some inspiration (or just need to live vicariously through some pictures for a minute or two), I’ve got your guide to the best romantic things to do on…
Top 10 Things to Do at Tumon Bay

If you’re planning a tropical Guamanian getaway, odds are you’ll be staying at Tumon Bay! Almost all the hotels are here, and with good reason—it’s gorgeous, the waters are calm, and it’s walkable to tons of restaurants, shopping, and attractions!
6 Days on Guam

Hafa Adai! That’s pronounced like “have a day” and is Chamorro for “Hello!” This Thursday we’re throwin’ it back to last week and our winter getaway to beautiful Guam, USA! This trip was longer than most of our trips–over six days in one place! I almost didn’t know how to handle that much time in…
What to Eat on Guam

It’s What I Ate Wednesday and Guam week! Parrot fish, coconut iced coffee, and SUSHI await! Who’s hungry?
The Ultimate Guide to Guam

Steve and I just got home from our second trip to Guam, and we might have loved it more the second time around than the first! This island in the Marianas is a real treasure, and those who visit very quickly adjust to passing showers and island time. So just for you, here are my…
What to Do on Guam on a Rainy Day

Islands generally get a lot of rain and a lot of sun. Guam actually gets an average of 80-110 inches of rain per year, which is a lot! It rained off and on every day of our trip, but especially on the first day. Instead of being disappointed in the rain on our beach vacation,…
10 Reasons to Visit Guam

If you’ve been following my Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages, you know I just got back from the beautiful, tropical island paradise of Guam! I’ll be posting some tips and other fun Guam posts next week, but for this Faraway Friday, here are 10 reasons YOU should consider a trip to Guam!