We are Terry and Claire, two Ontario teachers who love to travel, find new adventures, and pass on those experiences through Past The Potholes.
Most of our travel is during our vacation time so it has to be planned to make the most of every minute. Luckily Claire enjoys planning and creating the perfect itinerary! However, we’ve been tourists, backpackers, expats and even digital nomads.
Our travel experience is as varied as the sports we enjoy. You’ll find us kitesurfing on a tropical beach, hiking in the mountains or on the computer planning our next adventure!
Learn how we became full-time travellers without quitting our full-time jobs
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Our minimalist packing list will help you spend your vacation enjoying travel, not pulling a muscle on your luggage. If your bag is too big, that's your first problem. You need our minimalist travel backpack suggestions.
One of the best beach within easy walking distance of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in San Cristobal is Punta Carola. It's a pretty horseshoe-shaped bay protected by lava rock and offers the chance to mix with much of the local wildlife.
Traveling to the Galapagos Islands is a bucket list item for most people and one that takes some planning to make the most of every magical second. This ultimate Galapagos Islands travel guide is designed to do a lot of that work for you. Consider this your one-stop-shop for planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands!
