Beach camping in Reichenau, Germany
Family camping on an island in Bodensee, the lake which borders Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
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Family time at the beach in Rügen, Germany
Family time on an island in the Baltic Sea just off the German coast.
Playa Del Salmo in Fuerteventura, Spain
We escaped from winter in Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands.
El Cotillo in Fuerteventura, Spain
We escaped from winter in Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands.
Corralejo in Fuerteventura, Spain
We escaped from winter in Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands.
Costa Calma in Fuerteventura, Spain
We escaped from winter in Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands.
Beach hopping on Martha's Vineyard
The last stop on my US tour was Martha's Vineyard where my sister Katie lives year-round.
Last beach day on Koh Yao Noi, Thailand
Our final beach day — and last day of our trip — was a lazy day near our bungalow on Koh Yao Noi. It was a wonderful way to wind things down before heading home.
Island hopping tour near Koh Yao Noi, Thailand
We went on a private island hopping tour with a Dutch couple we met while arriving. It was a fun day visiting great islands, beaches, and swimming holes near Koh Yao Noi.
Private island on Koh Yao Noi, Thailand
Our last stop in south Thailand was Koh Yao Noi. Recommended to us by a friend in Pai, we wanted to finish our trip somewhere very relaxed and secluded.
Kayaking around Railay beach near Krabi, Thailand
We rented a kayak and paddled around the bay that holds Railay, Tonsai, and Princess beaches.
Tonsai beach near Krabi, Thailand
Next stop on our mini beach tour was Tonsai Beach near Krabi. It's a fun little jungle community right next to the more well-known Railay beach.
Ending with the beach on Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
We decided to finish our trip off with a relaxing week at the beaches of south Thailand. Our first stop was Koh Phi Phi.
Snorkeling in Koh Lipe, Thailand
I went on an impromptu snorkeling dive on our last day in Koh Lipe and saw some really fantastic sea life.
Sunrise to sunset on Koh Lipe, Thailand
Koh Lipe is a small, gorgeous postcard of an island offering many beaches and beautiful views of both sunrise and sunset.
Ferry to Koh Lipe from Langkawi, Malaysia
We made a quick hop over to Thailand for one last beach adventure before heading back to the mainland.
Skull beach in Langkawi, Malaysia
Another picture-perfect beach! This time on the north coast of Langkawi called Skull beach.
Island Hopping in Langkawi, Malaysia
We took a popular half-day tour that brings visitors to three different islands in the Langkawi area.
Snorkeling in Blue Lagoon
Returning from Gili Air back to Padang Bay, we went snorkeling again in Blue Lagoon a few times. This time we were armed with our friend's camera and caught some great glimpes of underwater sea life.
Snorkeling in Gili Air, Indonesia
Our host at Goodtimes Bungalows took me snorkeling in the coral reef around Gili Air. It was one of the most incredible displays of nature I've ever seen!
White sand beach in Padang Bay, Bali
Padang Bay is a "pass-through" town with a beautiful gem of a beach. It's not a secret beach or anything, but both days we went there were max 15 people during the day.
Kuta beach in Kuta, Bali
Our hostel was quite close to a beach that was just down the coast from the main tourist strip. It was empty during the day but swelled with people as the sun set.
Balangan Beach in Kuta, Bali
Balangan Beach is a gorgeous surfing beach a little off the beaten path in Kuta, Bali.
Beach time in Bali, Indonesia
Finally after several major changes of plans, we made it to Indonesia! This was our original inspiration for taking the trip and we're excited to spend some lazy days in the sun.
Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam
We went kayaking in the ocean around Cat Ba Island! We kayaked around some of the islands, stopped at one of the beaches on Monkey Island, and went through a fishing village.
Downtime in Nha Trang, Vietnam
After our motorbike tour we took it easy in Nha Trang for a couple days. It's a touristy city which is clearly dominated by Russians.
Sandcastles at Longson Mui Ne
We had a sandcastle contest one night. Such a blast! Karin and I were declared the winners based on our excellent teamwork 💗
Longson in Mui Ne, Vietnam
With my leg almost healed, it was finally time to hit the beach! We chose Mui Ne and had a great time at an awesome resort. The people there are great and the staff are dedicated to showing us how to have a good time.
Buccaneers in Cintsa Bay, South Africa
Our stop at Buccaneers was our last of the trip because it was so great! We stayed several days longer than we planned. It's a beautiful community situated across the entire side of a mountain facing the coast of Cintsa Bay.
J-Bay in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
Jeffreys Bay is a popular surfing spot with great beaches. We took it easy here and just enjoyed the scenery.
Relaxing on the beach in Mossel Bay, South Africa
Mossel Bay is the east bookend of the Garden Route, offering a relaxing string of beaches. It's great for a private getaway.