Happy Anniversary

Finding Our Adventure

Three years ago today we left on a 6 month trip that would change our lives. A couple of weeks before leaving England we set up a very simple website called Finding our Adventure. The plan was to simply share stories with our family and friends from our travels. We were also using Instagram to share our photos.

We loved the freedom as we backpacked around Asia for 6 months. Those bags were so heavy though!

We had shared moments from our previous adventures on our wedding photography website and personal Instagram accounts, this time though we decided we wanted a place we could call home for our travel photography and stories.

Having arrived in Bali we felt incredibly free knowing that we had 6 months to explore Asia. It was incredible and we felt a massive amount of stress lifted from our shoulders. We also had our first hotel collaborations in Bali which taught us so much about how we could potentially turn our travel photography into a business.

Those first few weeks in Bali were an opportunity to reset, and focus on what we really wanted to do.

We didn’t know it would become something that thousands of people would follow, read, comment and share at the time and we are blown away by the love and support we have received from an incredible travel community over the last three years.

2020 has been an incredibly tough year on the travel industry and any support shown to travel content creators through liking, sharing, and commenting is a massive help.

We are currently making plans for 2021 and looking back over the last three years and where it all began fills us with nostalgia and gratitude.

So happy anniversary (or travelversary) to Finding our Adventure that has changed our lives and hopefully brings entertainment and travel inspiration to all of you who follow our adventures.

We also hope you all have a fantastic Christmas!

Christmas Day in a Bali infinity pool? Yes please!

Top destinations for a coastal adventure this year

Top destinations for a coastal adventure this year

While unimpeded travel still is a little while away, some of our favourite destinations around the world have started to open up their borders. Our friends at Planet Travel Holidays specialise in active sports holidays around the globe and we recently chatted to their team to find out where they will be travelling to as soon as they can.

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Portugal

Portugal is a great spot for a multi-stop / multi-activity tour with a family. You could travel the coast, spending a few days in Viana do Castelo, Porto, Ofir and Sagres doing stand-up paddle boarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing, mountain biking and water skiing. These fantastic spots over remote getaways where top-class hotels combine with stunning scenery without the crowds. The team at Planet Travel work with a few really wonderful hotels in Portugal that have been set up by ex pro sports professionals and offer luxury without compromising on the activity and adventure side of things. 

Maldives

The Maldives are one of the most-sought after destinations in the world right now, according to the team at Planet Travel Holidays. This island archipelago fits the picture-perfect image of a tropical escape with white sandy beaches and azure lagoons flanked by lush interiors and sunny skies. The multi-coloured coral reefs here are loved by snorkellers and divers the world over while luxury hotels offer a wealth of activities including surfing, sailing, kayaking, kitesurfing, water-skiing and more. In addition, the Maldives can easily be combined with Sri Lanka for a cultural add on tour.

Egypt 

Egypt is one of those truly unique destinations where a cultural tour can be combined with a relaxing getaway to luxury hotels on a stunning coastline. Explore the Nile, the temples, the pyramids and the Valley Of The Kings but also enjoy some of the world’s best scuba diving and snorkelling with wrecks, reefs and marine parks a plenty. In fact, the underwater world here is some of the best in the world with vibrant colours, outstanding visibility and a variety of amazing creatures to see while on top of the water you can learn to windsurf or kitesurf. 

Spain

Offering sun, water and heaps of fun, the Spanish coast is definitely calling our name. With an exceptional climate and a varied coastline as well as a number of offshore islands, Spain offers a world of possibilities for adventure junkies and people who believe that the beach is not just for lying on. Every year, the beaches of Spain attract water sports enthusiasts who come to the country to stand up paddle board, sail, surf, windsurf, kayak, kitesurf and snorkel. In addition, participating in one of these adventures doesn’t have to mean roughing it as Spain’s beaches are backed up by excellent hotel and leisure facilities, making for an unforgettable experience. 

Mauritius 

The islands of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is easily reached with direct flights and offers an idealic island escape for an affordable price tag. The island boasts some of the most luxurious hotels in the world at unbeatable prices with loads on offer for couples and families alike. The turquoise lagoons of the island are just begging to be explored whether on top of the water or below it. Mauritius’ consistent winds make it a playground with windsurfers and kitesurfers and one of the best places in the world to learn one of these exciting sports.