The Tricketts’ Travels

The end of the honeymoon diaries! What an adventure. 63 days of loving being married, celebrating our new life together and exploring Indonesia and Philippines. Ending our epic adventure with 3 days in Singapore, enjoying exploring the city by foot, eating at the hawker centre and watching all of the light shows Singapore has to offer. A day spent on our Philippines layover at the water park and at universal studios in Singapore being big kids!! Such a wonderful way to end a wonderful trip! I guess the only question is… where next?

We spent our honeymoon exploring the Philippines on a 3-day, 2-night island‑hopping boat trip with Buhay Isla from El Nido to Coron—sleeping in remote bamboo huts, snorkeling vibrant reefs, and sharing sunsets on secluded beaches. A serene Island life experience of endless blue skies and bright sun, filled with crystal clear water and quiet moments together in paradise. Our Philippines adventure ended with a slow, restorative stay in Coron, where we rested and soaked in the island’s serene beauty.

One of the most unique experiences of the honeymoon — staying in a remote beach hut in El Nido. Everything was made of bamboo - Bamboo bungalows, bamboo toilet & shower huts, even a bamboo restaurant. Our days were spent moving between hammocks, swing seats, and sun loungers, just soaking up the sun, and when it got too hot, we’d retreat back into our bungalow and binge watch greys! We both managed to read an entire book in three days, which is honestly unheard of for us. It was a very restful and restorative week holiday from all the travelling!! One of the most precious parts of the honeymoon was being welcomed into a Filipino church service. Worshipping Jesus in a completely different language, surrounded by people who didn’t speak much English but still welcomed us so warmly, was incredibly moving. The wonderful pastor even gave a sermon in broken English. A very touching experience. The food was an experience in itself… there were no menus, no choices, you just got what you were given. You only had the option to sign up for 3 meals a day at a set price - which was rather expensive. The range of food served was wild from spaghetti to crabs - we got to try many traditional Filipino dishes and there was definitely a lot more fish than we would usually eat. It was strange having no control over what you were eating for a whole week, but in a way, that was all part of the experience — letting go, slowing down, and just embracing whatever came your way.https://youtu.be/eSH0hnZaOtY?si=xNuFUZdVy7SZfSff

Our trip to Port Barton began with a very bumpy and slightly chaotic taxi ride from Puerto Princesa Airport, the drivers drive like they’ve stolen it. Very thankful we made the decision to split the 8hr journey to El Nido and stop for a few nights at Port Barton! After an uncomfortable 4hrs we arrived to a small seaside town strikes the perfect balance between touristy and remote—lively enough for great food and drinks, yet peaceful enough to feel like a hidden escape. We arrived just in time for a quick outfit change and head to the beach for sunset. We stumble across a wonderful bar during cocktail hour right on the beach with amazing music and let the evening pass by. Truly felt like honeymoon vibes! The next day, we hired a kayak and headed out around the bay to White Beach and Coconut Beach. I especially wanted to go to the 2nd beach because the were native pigs casually roaming the sand. We took a bag with our kindle & our speaker and laid on the kayak as our beach towel and read all day long. We wandered down the beach looking for lunch and found a beach shack selling picky bits for lunch. We had the most dreamy relaxing day and decided we would paddle back just in time for another golden sunset cocktail hour. we ended the day in ultimate comfort with a chicken burger enjoyed in bed! Such a wonderful stop with such wholesome happy vibes!! https://youtu.be/eSH0hnZaOtY?si=xNuFUZdVy7SZfSff

Our favourite way to explore - a one-day motorbike adventure. We had 2 night stop in Bohol to break up the ferry journeys and explore another island. We hired a bike from the port (travel hack!) rode it to our accommodation and then the next day had a adventure day to see all bohol had to offer in one day! First stop the Chocolate Hills - a surreal landscape of strange rounded hills stretching as far as the eye can see. It’s always amusing the “tourist” attractions we end up at in Asia 😅From there, we stopped by the Loboc River at a riverside restaurant and watched the Loboc River Cruise boats drift past - we were both feeling poorly with colds and decided for a more relaxing lunch than the loud cruises! We wrapped up the day with a visit to the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary. Tarsiers are the world’s smallest primates and they have such cute big eyes! They were so much smaller than I thought they’d be. Such a fabbb day of adventure, nature, and laid-back island vibes — all packed into one day in Bohol. https://youtu.be/eSH0hnZaOtY?si=xNuFUZdVy7SZfSff

Our trip to Siquijor was an adventure before we even arrived! Our most eventful travel day to date. We got stuck at the border for a day and a half with all boats cancelled while waiting for a typhoon to pass. We checked the shipping forecast every 3 hours even overnight at 1am and when it finally updated the boats were back on we rushed to the port and made it on to a very choppy crossing 😅. The next morning we woke up in absolute paradise — a stunning balcony view right on the beach. One of our favourite accomodations for just unreal views and spent lots of time unwinding and getting obsessed with our new favourite card game. We also adventured to a waterfall and spent the afternoon jumping off the unlimited rope swing way too many times. We adored riding around the island on our bike soaking in the gorgeous island life! https://youtu.be/S0W8nqeyyDQ?si=yRYIC2DZJC2pUVYa

2nd stop in the Philippines - Moalboal.After our mental travel day we arrived and flopped! The weather was torrential rain on and off and we spent most of the day enjoying relaxing and playing in the hotel pool. After changing our itinerary and shortening our stay to add another location one we decided to do every activity we had to do in Moalboal on our final day!! We started with snorkeling at a famous spot for turtles and schools of sardines that feel almost unreal. We then rushed home to head straight back out for a day of canyoneering! We started the adventure on a crazy 1km long zip line and spend the next four hours canyoning, chasing waterfalls, leaping off cliffs, playing on rope swings. We had and absolutely phenomenal time with the best guides who somehow made every moment special and unforgettable. We crashed back at our accommodation and found a grocery store to pick up a basic meal! Threw together a big bowl of pasta and enjoyed watching our wedding highlight film for the first time! An unforgettable day!!

Our first stop in the Philippines — Malapascua! A small island where we finally slowed down. We travelled there to scuba dive with thresher sharks, but I came down with a cold, meaning more rest and recovery than adventure at first while hoping I’d be well enough to dive.We spent our days walking across the tiny island (you could walk top to bottom in 30 minutes), relaxing on beautiful beaches, and searching for great snorkelling. After many decongestants, I decided to take the risk and attempt a dive on our last day — and thankfully, I made it down, woohoo! An unforgettable experience diving alongside thresher sharks, and Josh’s highlight of the honeymoon. Absolutely unreal our first experience of diving with sharks.Catch the highlights and hear about the adventures of exploring Malpascua on “The Honeymoon diaries - Malapascua” Episode 19 of the Tricketts travel podcast!!

Halfway through our honeymoon, we did a 3 day layover in Kuala Lumpur! We picked up a waterproof camera that had been generously gifted from our wedding registry and, full of excitement, officially began vlogging our travels. From wandering through KL’s massive shopping malls to satisfying a wave of homesickness with a stop at Nando’s, the city quickly felt both thrilling and familiar. We climbed up to the Batu Caves, took in the vibrant energy of the streets, and explored everything the city had to offer.

Our final stop in Indonesia - Komodo island. We island hoped on a small plane further east in Indonesia for a few days of boat trips in Komodo national park and what an amazing adventure it was! We kicked things off with an epic day on a scuba diving boat trip, encountering more manta rays, bamboo sharks & a baby yellow box fish - my favourite fish! The next day we set sail on a 3-day, 2-night liveaboard boat where we snorkelled in the blue waters floating along the crazy currents, hiked up to stunning viewpoints, visited a few beaches and got up close with the famous Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. We were so lucky that only 5 people were on our boat set for 30 - it felt like the VIP experience. Perks of travelling in low season hey!!

We set off on an unforgettable two-day road trip, riding through the jungle roads and up the mountain roads. We stopped at a waterfall, a r restaurant surrounded by rice fields, and hiked up to a famous viewpoint of the flat plains surrounded by mountains. we stayed overnight in a remote homestay amongst insane views. We woke up to watch sunrise and got straight back on the bike early to visit another waterfall. Walking through the river to reach it was an experience we’ll never forget — easily theeeeee most insaneeee waterfall we’ve ever seen! We ended the road trip back in Kuta and danced in to a funky DJ set at the pizza shack! So much fun! Next on the adventure, we treated ourselves to a very luxurious 3 nights, checking into a stunning resort with breathtaking views. Selong selo resorts will forever have a special place in our hearts - the most insane place we’ve ever stayed in our whole lives!! Was the honeymoon treat I was craving! The food was incredible, the views from our villa was phenomenal, we got to enjoy having a bath (!!!!!) overlooking paradise whilst reading sipping a G&T ….elite!!!! It felt like it relit the wedding bubble and we adored soaking it all in. Feeling truly like we are on honeymoon enjoying a bit of luxury! Lombok was by far my favourite stop on our trip - A perfect balance of adventure and indulgence.

The Gili Islands had theee best snorkelling we’ve had our whole trip in such blue water. We stumbled across sooo many turtles and even black tip reef sharks!! We had the joy of switching our phones off and embracing remote island life and getting lost in our books. We wandering the full loop around one of the tiny islands and it only took and hour 1/2!! Between beachside chilling and way too much delicious food, it was the perfect pause and felt like the first moment we actually got to relax on the honeymoon. Pure bliss!!!!

Our days adventuring in Nusa Penida were filled with riding a motorbike along winding coastal roads, chasing sunsets, hiking down the cliffs to see the famous Kelingking Beach. We had our first dive day as qualified divermasters and a married dive buddy duo!! We dove with graceful manta rays and two even flew straight over our heads - most epic diving highlight to date.

Join us as we wander Ubud’s lush rice fields, unwind in our nature-filled Airbnb’s, and navigate the unexpected twist of our stay: the hilarious (and slightly chaotic) bug-filled drama that came with being so close to nature. We cap it all off with an unforgettable sunrise mountain jeep adventure & unwind in a beautiful and peaceful Airbnb set among the rice fields with our own private pool! A little peace, a little adventure, and a lot of memories.

In this episode, we kick off our honeymoon in the heart of Bali — finally arriving after 48 hours of travel! We’re staying in the most amazing bamboo villa tucked away in the jungle. Between lazy hammock hangs, cooling off in the cold tub, and replaying our wedding sneak peeks (yes, there were happy tears), we’re soaking up every second of this first stop. Tune in as we chat about our favorite moments, travel tips, and what it’s really like to start married life travelling.

Join us for a special episode as we relive the unforgettable moments from our wedding — truly the best day of our lives. We’re sharing all the behind-the-scenes stories, from the heartfelt to the hilarious, as we try to capture every memory and preserve it as a keepsake to remember forever.

Join us for a special episode as we relive the unforgettable moments from our wedding — truly the best day of our lives. We’re sharing all the behind-the-scenes stories, from the heartfelt to the hilarious, as we try to capture every memory and preserve it as a keepsake to remember forever.

In this special pre-wedding episode, we reflect as fiancés one final time before stepping into forever. With less than 24 hours to go, we’re sharing our thoughts, feelings, nerves, and excitement as we prepare to say “I do.” From last-minute to-do lists and behind-the-scenes chaos to quiet moments of gratitude and love, this episode captures the real, raw, and beautiful emotions that come with the day before the big day.

In this episode, we follow the groom-to-be as he takes on his stag do in full suit and swagger — from tearing up the track in buggy karts to crawling through pubs like a true gentleman.

Join us for a cheeky recap of an unforgettable hen do weekend with the girls! From wild water sports and classy afternoon tea to a house party full of laughs, games and bubbles.

Join us on a lively sailing adventure as we help a friend deliver his boat from North Wales to the Isle of Man. With only a few hours to prepare, strong winds in our sails, and a last-minute bit of drama just as we neared the island, it was a trip full of challenges, laughs, and unforgettable moments.

Home for the weekend to celebrate our friends getting married… and the last wedding before our own!!! Deadlines and meetings turning into joyful progress and breakthroughs.

Join Meg and Josh as they share stories from their adventurous weekend with Josh’s parents on the beautiful Isle of Man.

Join us to hear all about Josh’s birthday weekend fun with special visitors to the island!

Join us for a weekend of adventure on the Isle of Man — from lively sailing to cheering on Josh as he takes on a half marathon!

Join us to hear about our adventures for Megs birthday weekend!