“It’s More Fun in the Philippines”…

El Nido and Coron April 12th-29th,2016 As we boarded our flight on Malaysian Airlines, we both said our prayers and fastened our seat belts, making sure they were a little extra snug! We were both a little uneasy, especially due to the lack of passengers that were on the plane. Phew, we made it! Once…

The Colors of Cairns…

March 10th, 2016    Our bus left early from Arlie Beach, which gave us plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and a couple of movies.    Ten hours later, that evening, we arrived to the station. Our accommodation was in a great location, just a quick one minute drive to the city center.  The next…

The Wonders of the Whitsundays…

 One quick bus ride and an even shorter flight brought us to Arlie Beach.       We were dropped off in the center of town on a hot sunny day and from there we were off to find our accommodation for the next few nights. Magnums Backpackers offered us a deal that could not be…

Nimbin “Rocks”…

As we reached the beach town of Byron Bay, which is the most eastern part of Australia, we then waited for our connecting bus to take us to our next destination, Nimbin.  We grabbed a quick bite to eat and then it was time to find our seats and settle in on the bus for the…

From city lights, to sandy beaches!

2.9-2.16.2016 Tuesday– A day of goodbye’s…our first experience saying farewell to our new friends that we met on the road. We imagine it will be our first of many and just as always, saying goodbye is never an easy thing to do. We cleaned the room and made sure that is was ready to go…

Goodbye Kiwis…Hello Aussies!

1.30-2.5.2016 Saturday– As we woke up at the Wanganui East Club we headed toward the river once again to have our morning coffee and chat about where our next town would be. The decision was Taupo, so just as we were waving goodbye to the riverbank we saw a local fisherman catch an eel! With…

North Island… Here we come!!!

North Island Here We Come… 1.25-29.2016 Monday-  Tekapo in the morning, Tekapo at night, Tekapo in the afternoon, Tekapo delight…    This little town has been good to us so far: free camping with a view, free wifi, and great hospitality. However its time to go. But only one problem, our camper van which we…

Lake Tekapo to Queenstown & Back…

Lake Tekapo to Queenstown and back… 1.17-24.2016 Sunday-After picking up our camper van we headed to the local Pac n’ Save to load up on some necessities for the next few days. We purchased the basics: water, eggs, lunch meat, bread, pasta, fruits, veggies, paper towel, dish soap, toilet paper and of course enough snacks…

And the Journey Begins…

And the Journey Begins… Day 1- 1.14.16 Today is the day we leave…our morning started with a delicious breakfast with our parents at the Original House of Pancakes. Doing what parents do best, they sent us on our way with full tummys and filled our hearts with comfort and love.    “Leaving on a jet…

Our Story

Welcome to our travel blog, thank you for stopping by to learn more about DiMichele’s Destinations. Let us start by introuducng ourselves, my name is David and my lovely wife Amber,aka…Damber or the DiMichele’s. About seven months ago we decided to take the leap and let go of the American Dream to embark on our…

S. Korea & Southeast Asia

Our Journey throughout S. Korea & Southeast Asia was an Adventure will NEVER forget! Summed up perfectly by, Mary Anne Radmacher…”I am not the same having seen the moon shine from the other side of the world”! Wanderlust… ‘The Far Side of the World’ (A Journey to S. Korea & S.E. Asia) In October of 2013, my…