Welcome to Waves and Wander
A travel blog designed by Joe and Mandy for those who dream bigger. For the ones who look a little closer and chase experiences that don’t always make the guidebooks.
Who We Are
We’re Joe and Mandy, the adventure-seeking crew behind Waves and Wander. After a decade of globetrotting, we bought our 47-foot catamaran, Kuma Too. We seek out quiet beaches, local markets, tucked-away trails, and the restaurants worth sailing miles for. Whether traveling by sea or land, we dive deep into local culture connecting with the people who make each place unique.
What You’ll Find Here
Caribbean Travel Guides
After 6 years in the Eastern Caribbean, we share expert island recommendations, practical tips, and firsthand advice from the busiest cruise ports to the smallest island territories.
Honest Travel Advice
Real experiences, smart planning tips, and what’s actually worth your time and money. We’ve already made the mistakes, so you don’t have to!
Sailing + Boat Life + Yacht Charters
With 10 years of experience running yacht charters, we share what it’s really like to live aboard and travel by sea.
Sea + Shore Adventures
From beaches and boutique stays to yacht charters and unforgettable places, our adventures are rooted in nature, whether that means scuba diving, hiking, or simply soaking up life outdoors.
Foodie Fun
Hole-in-the-wall gems to multi-course tasting menus, we’re sharing all of our favorite eateries around the world!
Quick Note
You might know us as Sailing Kuma Too since that’s where our journey began and where we still share daily life aboard and our sailing adventures.
Waves & Wander is our broader travel platform for destination guides, travel inspiration, and exploring beyond the boat for all types of travelers.
J&M Timeline
2005-2008: Met in Clearwater, Florida working in private aviation and took our first trip together to Puerto Rico.
2009-2012: Built careers while traveling every chance we got: Caribbean, Europe, U.S. trips, and early sailing adventures.
2013-2015: Married in St. Thomas and continued traveling extensively, including a honeymoon in French Polynesia. A detour to the British Virgin Islands changed our life plans.
Walvis Bay, Namibia
Tuscany, Italy
Canyoning in Dominica
2016: Sold our house and bought our 47-foot catamaran, Kuma Too, beginning plans for life at sea.
2017-2019: Transitioned to full-time sailing and launched our charter business, Sailing Kuma Too.
2019-2025: Based in the Virgin Islands, building life and business at sea. Weathered the pandemic afloat, formed deep local connections throughout the Caribbean, and extended travel to South America, Africa, and Europe.
Diving in Bahamas
Anegada, British Virgin Islands
Kruger National Park, South Africa
2026: Hosted our last charter guests and are building our Wave and Wander brand, focusing on sharing travel stories, guides, and inspiration beyond life aboard.
Start Exploring Here
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