You may think that two days in Brussels won’t be enough time to fully explore this major European city. But surprisingly, despite its size, many of the highlights in Brussels Continue Reading →
Don’t you just love those trips when you can wander off the beaten path and discover something amazing? New Lanark, Scotland was definitely one of those hidden gems. My husband Continue Reading →
Port Macquarie is a smallish town about 4 hours’ drive north of Sydney. The population is roughly 46,000, so you wouldn’t think there’s much going on here. Yet, for such Continue Reading →
Fort William is a small town in the Highlands with a population of approximately 10,500. But don’t let it’s peaceful, unassuming presence fool you. This picturesque town is a great jumping-off Continue Reading →
Did you know that there are penguins in South Africa? I had no idea myself. I always thought South Africa would be dry and deserty, even in the wine producing Continue Reading →
Florence, Italy is an iconic, ancient city that really encompasses the true heart of Italian food and culture. It’s crowded, busy, and colourful, and is a mandatory stop for anyone Continue Reading →
What better place to spend your birthday than at a castle? My husband and I share the same birth date, which just happened to coincide with our trip to Portugal. Continue Reading →
On Saturday the weather was more favourable than it was on Day One, so we rode our bikes to the Edmonton Heritage Festival. This is our preferred mode of travel Continue Reading →
The ancient Roman city of Jerash (also known as Gerasa), and the current modern city by the same name, are located about 48km north of Amman, Jordan. It’s the second most-visited Continue Reading →
Of all the reasons to visit Iceland, I bet a music festival wouldn’t be at the top of your list. I know it wasn’t at the top of mine. But Continue Reading →
Well here we are, already into December. Time to start putting up the Christmas tree, hanging up the lights, and buying gifts for loved ones. You know what makes a Continue Reading →
Banff, Alberta is one of the busiest resort towns in Canada – approximately 4.18 million people visited Banff National Park in 2017/18. Most visitors come during the peak seasons (mid-June Continue Reading →
If you’re a fan of gin, a visit to the House of Bols in Amsterdam should be on your must-see list. And even if you’re one of those folks who Continue Reading →
The rock art in the Brandberg National Monument Area of Namibia is an incredible sight to behold. The astounding detail in these refined petroglyphs easily rival those of the paintings Continue Reading →
One of the smaller towns in Italy worth visiting is Verona. In ancient times, Verona was an important town, as it was at the intersection of several roads. Today, it’s Continue Reading →
Everyone has heard of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx that guards them. But the pyramids of Saqqara aren’t nearly as famous. This actually makes them a Continue Reading →
This is Part 2 of our Behind the Scenes tour of De Kuyper Royal Distillers. If you missed it, check out Part 1 here! After Mark and I finished our Continue Reading →
One of the things my husband and I love to shop for on vacation is liqueur. Hooch. Booze. Tipple. Whatever you want to call it. You can find the strangest Continue Reading →
Our most recent visit to Amsterdam was a little different from all of our previous trips there. It was our first time travelling with friends. Oh, sure, we’ve made friends Continue Reading →
You might think that 24 hours isn’t enough time to really appreciate a new city. And in most cases, you would be right. But some cities are a bit easier Continue Reading →
