Me & My Travel Bugs

From chasing waterfalls and waking up with Kangaroos on the beach, to landing a seaplane at Whitehaven Beach, snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef and lots more, here's what we got up to on our recent six-day road trip along the Great Barrier Reef Drive with Visit Queensland, Australia and Apollo Motorhome Holidays 🚐🌴☀️

Get ready to update your bucket list!

Road-tripping along the Great Barrier Reef Drive - Me & My Travel Bugs Here's what we got up to on our recent road trip along the Great Barrier Reef Drive from Townsville to Mackay with Tourism & Events Queensland.

One more reason to avoid using sunscreens containing not-so-friendly chemicals – saving our beautiful coral reefs...

Most Sunscreens Can Harm Coral Reefs. What Should Travelers Do? Avoiding non-biodegradable sunscreen may be the one solution to coral bleaching travelers have the most immediate and direct influence over.

One of our favourite (and relaxing) travel experiences ever is up for grabs... ⛵️☀️💦🇭🇷

Sail Croatia are giving away a double pass on a Navigator Cruise every week for the next two weeks!

To enter, head to the link below, read the T&Cs and fill out your details!

http://bit.ly/SailCroatiawin

Win A Trip Sail Croatia Cruises - Croatia Sailing Holidays and Island Hopping around the Croatian Islands and Med on fully crewed and traditional motor sailors.

Warming up with a traditional Japanese Teppanyaki dinner after a massive day of snowboarding 🔥🍜🇯🇵

So apparently we're Australia's most adventurous couple... well according to Gift It Now, anyway... 👫🌏

If you're lucky enough to live on the Sunshine Coast you might just see us on the news hanging out with a seal from SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and just generally looking awkward!

Ps. Happy Valentine's day! 💕

Nationwide search finds Coast couple most adventurous TWO years ago Sunshine Coast couple Jesse and Bel Lindemann left their desk jobs to travel the world.

Where do we sign-up? 🙋✈️

This Airline Is Offering In-Flight Yoga & Travel Will Never Be The Same The in-flight program is aimed to help enhance the overall travel experience, with a specific focus on making travel more personable and meaningful.

Let food be thy (travel) medicine... because no-one wants an upset tummy when traveling 🍴✈️👌

The foods that’ll keep your gut happy (and healthy) while traveling Here's how to stay reg on the road.

Forest bathing amongst the giants of Sequoia National Park 🌲💕

Some simple tips for your next trip! ✈️ 🏃‍♀️

7 Practical Fitness Tips While On Holiday – Twosix Wellness Living + Travel, Move + Fitness, TRAVEL 7 Practical Fitness Tips While On Holiday January 13, 2017 by Samantha Lippiatt Originally Published August 22, 2016 Going on holiday doesn’t have to mean lounging by the beach all day and watching all of your hard training back at home go to waste. While i....

A recent article we wrote for We Are Explorers about hiking the Cooloola Great Walk from Visit Noosa to Rainbow Beach.

Here's to more hiking adventures in 2018!

In Search Of A Rainbow // The Cooloola Great Walk (QLD) - We Are Explorers If you want it all and you want it now (or, more accurately, over the course of five days) then the Cooloola Great Walk could be the hike for you.

As a super savvy traveler, you’ll probably have all the obvious travel apps littering your smartphone screen. But you might not be so well acquainted with a few of the healthier options out there.

Want to book a yoga class in a foreign city? There’s an app for that. Looking for vegan, GF noms nearby? Yep, there’s an app for that too. Or want to know the best strategies for avoiding jet lag once you arrive at your holiday destination? Yep, there’s even an app for that.

If you have any others, please let us know what they are in the comments or on the blog and we’ll road-test them on our next trip! ✈️📱

10 Apps Every Healthy Traveler Must Have (+3 Bonus Apps) There's an app for pretty much everything travel these days. And if you don't have these healthy apps lining your smartphone screen, you're definitely missing out.

Thinking about hiking one of Australia’s up-and-coming Great Walks?

Between Visit Noosa and Rainbow Beach, lies a remote region of tall eucalyptus forests, hidden sub-tropical rainforests, epic coastal cliffs and giant sand dunes just waiting to be explored.

Here’s eight reasons why the Cooloola Great Walk should be on your hiking bucket list this year.

8 reasons to walk 88km from Noosa to Rainbow Beach Welcome to the Noosa region, with its beautiful beaches, lush green hinterland, stunning coastal national park, pristine river, cosmopolitan lifestyle and lively calendar of events. The official Tourism Noosa website provides the easiest and most comprehensive way to plan your next holiday in the No...

For those adventurous souls planning a road trip over the holidays, make sure you check out my latest travel-friendly Granola Bar recipe over at Changing Habits...

They're gluten, dairy and refined sugar free blocks of delicious goodness! 😋

Road Trippin’ Good Granola Bars – by Me & My Travel Bugs | Changing Habits Road Trippin’ Good Granola Bars – by Me & My Travel Bugs by Bella Lindemann | Dec 7, 2017 | Changing Habits Real Foods, Health Foods, Recipes For those adventurous souls planning a road trip over the holidays, Bella from Me & My Travel Bugs shares her favourite travel-friendly granola bar recipe...

A long way from the typically terrible options at most airports...

Kombucha, probiotics, and ginger shots are coming to an airport near you Everything you need to know about the health-conscious pop-up shops opening this summer.

Where's next on your hiking bucket list?

Hiking is now the most popular adventure activity for travellers Get your boots on!

Whether you’re looking for something a little more adventurous than the Hollywood Walk of Fame or just a better photo of the Hollywood Sign, we’d highly recommend using your active wear for its intended purpose while in LA and conquering the highest peak in Tinseltown.

Here's how... and no, it's not as easy as it should be!

Read our latest blog post here:
http://www.meandmytravelbugs.com/how-to-hike-to-the-hollywood-sign/

How to Hike to The Hollywood Sign... Legally This is how to hike to the Hollywood Sign without breaking the law and without annoying the neighbours... and use your active wear for its intended purpose!

My foodie friends, eat your heart out here! 🤤🙌💕

The famous Pike Place Market in Seattle is heaven if you're into organic fruit and veg, sustainable seafood, GF and vegan baked goods, ferments, fresh flowers, plus every known herb and spice under the sun!

Well, they were my faves.... But it's also the home of the original Starbucks if coffee is your thing ☕️

Definitely my healthy foodie highlight from Seattle, so please do yourself, and your stomach, a favour and check it out (multiple times if possible) ❤️

For anyone with a long haul flight coming up... 🙆🛩

7 Stretches That Feel Amazing After A Long Flight Do rigid airline seats leave your body in pain? Release travel stiffness with these easy moves.

Grab your travel buddy and satisfy your wellness wanderlust without breaking the bank...

11 life-changing wellness vacations you can book for under $1,000 Some cost less than a 20-class pack at SoulCycle.

Some healthy snack ideas for your next road trip! 🚗💨

These are the healthiest snacks you can find at the gas station Running on empty? You *and* your car can fuel up at the next exit.

The reason we have so many beautiful images... my favourite travel bug knows how to work the camera! 📸

Check out his recent post for The Wandering Lens on how to get that postcard shot from Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu Photography Locations - Where to Take the Best Shot Find out where to take good photos at Machu Picchu including the updated paths + best lighting conditions, also tips on avoiding the crowds at Machu Picchu.

Some incredible destinations for vegetarian foodies...

7 best destinations for vegetarian travellers | Intrepid Travel Blog The number of countries with rich culinary histories that are ready to fulfill your vegetarian needs and foodie dreams is steadily growing.

Take your bath game to the next level... 🛀💕

Healing Hot Springs and Thermal Baths: Our Bathing Bucket List From Around the World From healing hot springs to relaxing thermal baths, here's our bucket list of bathing spots from around the world for those with a soft-spot for a good soak

For all the lovers out there - here's my fave star on the Hollyfood Walk of Fame! PaleoHacks

There's more to holidays than sleep-ins and late lunches (although I enjoy those too!)

Get up, get active and explore! Experiencing a sunrise from the water will have you energised for the whole day.

Just one of the many ways you can turn a typical holiday into a healthy adventure 👌❤️

Eating healthy in Paris can be a challenge if you’re not big on research and are easily tempted by a cabinet full of chocolate éclairs or a neighbouring diner’s plate of soft cheeses.

But, for all it’s indulgent stereotype, modern Parisian cuisine outside the tourist traps actually has a lot to offer in the way of delicious, healthy eating.

From vegetarian cuisine and gluten-free patisseries to classic French dishes, there’s more than enough options for your next healthy holiday in Paris.

Let us show you how to eat healthy in Paris!

How to Eat Healthy in Paris - Me & My Travel Bugs Let us show you how to eat healthy in Paris - from vegan cuisine & gluten-free patisseries to classic French dishes, there are lots of ways to bon appetit!

Why you should get your Ommms on the road too...

Benefits of Meditating While Travelling - Wellness Travel The benefits of meditating regularly seem endless. Better health, less stress and increased productivity are a few of the good things associated with it.

Staring at the ceiling of a hotel room at 2 a.m. in the morning is my least favourite way to start a holiday.

But after more than 100 flights to 30-odd countries, a ton of research and a fair bit of trial and error, we've finally nailed how to beat jet lag symptoms.

I'm so happy we were able to land in L.A. this week after a 13 hour flight and make the most of our time here straight away.

And with these jet lag tips & remedies that actually work, you’ll no longer have to feel like a bleary-eyed travel zombie again either 😝✈️

For anyone with a long-haul flight coming up, this is a must read!

What is Jet Lag: Symptoms and How to Beat It - Me & My Travel Bugs What is jet lag, symptoms, how long does jet lag last, remedies & tips on how to beat it. After lots of trial and error, here's everything you need to know