Fiji is one of those dream locations that I have always wanted to travel to. With the white sandy beaches, beautiful islands, and year-round tropical weather, it's a major tourist destination. Fiji gained independence from the British Empire in 1970 after 96 years as a British colony. Fiji consists of 333 islands, about 110 of which are inhabited with about a million Fijians. We stayed on the main island of Viti Levu and had a great time in two parts of the island, in the south-central called … [Read more...] about Fiji Islands – World Barber Shop Adventures
Podcast 59: New Zealand’s North Island (Road Trip Tips)
Road tripping through the North Island of New Zealand was more fun than we could have imagined. Taking in all of the beauty with the endless hills, wildlife on the farms, and scenic landscapes was a treat as we stopped for photos several times. Auckland offers a ton of great restaurants and nightlife for the city lovers while the rest of the trip was mostly town-sized communities surrounded by nature with jaw-dropping beauty. We visited Rotorua, Lake Taupo, and Wellington as we headed south … [Read more...] about Podcast 59: New Zealand’s North Island (Road Trip Tips)
Podcast 58: Fiji Islands (Tips for an Unforgettable Trip)
The Fiji Islands are high on everyone’s bucket list for good reasons. With unforgettable snorkeling, world-class hospitality, and gorgeous beaches, you will have the time of your life no matter accommodations you plan. In this episode, we will give travel tips on what we experienced with our friends and how it might help you in your adventure to the islands. Not only did we take advantage of having shark at our feet, swim in the best snorkel areas of our lives, and lay near the most … [Read more...] about Podcast 58: Fiji Islands (Tips for an Unforgettable Trip)
Podcast 57: Brisbane + Sydney (Living the Australian Life)
Spending almost three weeks in Brisbane and Sydney helped us truly understand the ins and outs of Australian life. We enjoyed our time with our two friends, Nick and Kathryn, and their kind family. BBQs, rugby, and laughter dominated our time in Brisbane. We had a chance to walk the coast in Redcliffe, get some ink like an Aussie, and cheer on the Lions. The wide range of bars and restaurants provided many chances to discover what the Brisbane nightlife is all about. Transitioning to Sydney … [Read more...] about Podcast 57: Brisbane + Sydney (Living the Australian Life)
Brisbane, Australia – World Barber Shop Adventures
Traveling to Brisbane, Australia, the capital of Queensland, was such a blast. We spent time in several parts of the city including Newport, Redcliffe, Hamilton, and Mitchelton, where we visited the top-notch barber shop Aldo’s Barbershop in Brookside. Sheridan “Chieef” is a master barber and he gave me a great shave. We talked about sports, Australian culture, and the growth of the barber industry. In this episode of World Barber Shop Adventures, I do what all Aussies do, I got ink and … [Read more...] about Brisbane, Australia – World Barber Shop Adventures
Podcast 56: Passion Project Updates (Final Weeks of Travel)
With only a few weeks left on the 27-month journey around the world, we wanted to take some time to give updates on what the future of our trip looks like as well as the passion projects we have been working. We cover the Kickstarter campaign for the photo book POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World, Nikki’s recently released travel memoir Passport Joy: Reflections on Life, Love, & Other Stuff While Traveling the World, World Barber Shop Adventures, the Passport Joy Travel Talk … [Read more...] about Podcast 56: Passion Project Updates (Final Weeks of Travel)
Kickstarter Campaign! POLICE Photo Book (Around the World)
I just launched my first Kickstarter campaign in the hopes of raising funds to create a photo book titled POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World. For the full details, video, and several photos: ► http://kck.st/2UXr1W2 With your support, POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World will be a beautiful coffee table book, full of images of policemen and policewomen photographed during a 27-month journey to 35 countries and 100+ cities. The photo book will be published in … [Read more...] about Kickstarter Campaign! POLICE Photo Book (Around the World)
Tasmania – World Barber Shop Adventures
Tasmania, is an isolated island state off Australia’s south coast. It is the type of place where everybody knows everybody. We really enjoyed the beauty of the wilderness, the peaceful town with plenty to do, and fun day tours to visit exotic animals. We loved walking around Hobart to visit boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and galleries. The shops in Salamanca Place, Battery Point, and all of the quaint neighborhoods of Hobart, were fun to walk around. We were very lucky to connect with the team … [Read more...] about Tasmania – World Barber Shop Adventures