What you need to know before you visit Xcaret Located in Mexico’s popular Riviera Maya, Xcaret is an eco-archaeological park with over 50 attractions. Visitors come to Xcaret to snorkel with fish, explore underground rivers and caves, learn about Mayan culture, see wildlife and enjoy its tropical surroundings. It has a lot of similarities to […]
Spectacular views of Paris from the rooftop of the Arc de Triomphe
Want to see some spectacular city views of Paris but not willing to brave the endless lines at the Eiffel Tower? Consider visiting the Arc du Triomphe instead. Here are a few photos to show you why.
Things to do in St Lucia while on a Caribbean Cruise
Things to do in St Lucia on a Caribbean Cruise Last winter we went on a Southern Caribbean cruise that stopped at 6 different islands, including the island nation of Saint Lucia. One of the things we like most about cruising is that it gives us the ability to see a lot of places in a short period of […]
A few photos that will make you want to visit Boston
Exploring the historical streets of Boston A few weeks ago, I visited the city of Boston for the first time. I’ve wanted to visit Boston for years. It’s one of those great American cities that everyone has to experience at least once in their lifetime. Needless to say, I was pretty stoked to see the historical city with […]
The Blarney Castle in Ireland – is it worth visiting?
The Blarney Castle, County Cork, Ireland First time visitors to Ireland have decisions to make. While small in size, this island nation is loaded with incredible things to do. Once we decided to visit Ireland, we jumped online and began researching things to do on our two week road trip. We quickly learned that we’d never be able to […]
Photos from downtown Chicago, one of my fave US cities
Chicago, Illinois I visited Chicago last week for a few days to attend a regional meeting. I don’t travel very often with my job, but I’ve had a few opportunities to visit places like Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Louisville, Kentucky. Most of my time was spent inside the hotel and attending meetings, but I did […]
Should you travel to Iran? Read on…
Today we are sharing the story of fellow traveling Canuck Dariece, one half of the travel blogging couple behind the website Goats on the Road. Iran is a fascinating country often misunderstood by North Americans. Dariece and her husband Nick traveled to Iran earlier this year so we asked them to share their experience with […]
Photo of the Week: “Sexy Woman” in Cuzco, Peru
Saksaywaman Walled Complex in Cuzco, Peru Okay, so it’s not really called Sexy Woman, but if you find yourself in Cuzco and ask someone about the tourist attraction named Sexy Woman they will surely know what you’re talking about. Saksaywaman is an impressive walled complex constructed by the Incas several hundred years ago. The stonework […]