Point Roberts, Washington A couple of weeks ago we spent a few nights in Point Roberts, a peaceful seaside village located in the Pacific Northwest that is technically a part of mainland United States, but it’s not physically connected to it (we shared a map of its peculiar location in our last post). Point Roberts is close in proximity to […]
The fun and quirky Point Roberts fire hydrants
The quirky Point Roberts Fire Hydrants Not a lot happens on Point Roberts. It’s a sleepy seaside village in the Pacific Northwest that’s technically a part of mainland United States, but it’s not physically connected to it. Sounds a little strange, doesn’t it? It’s actually quite an interesting place. “The Point”, as it’s often called by its […]
The importance of taking small trips: A winter getaway to Mount Baker
Mount Baker, Washington State On our recent trip to Mount Baker we were reminded of the importance of taking small trips. The big trips to faraway lands will always take center stage because those travel experiences tend to change the way you view the world. They’re the game changers, the bucket list items. But the smaller trips, though often […]
Field of Dreams at Fenway Park in Boston
Opening Day at Fenway Park! One of my favorite things to do when visiting a new city is to attend a live sports event. You can learn a lot about a city and its people by watching how they come together to support their local sports teams. Growing up in Toronto during the Blue Jays’ […]
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 […]
Wildlife encounters at the impressive Phoenix Zoo
Our visit to the Phoenix Zoo It’s been a long time since we’ve visited a zoo. In fact, this trip to the Phoenix Zoo was the first zoo experience we’ve had together, which says a lot about our changing travel style. When we explained to Braydon that he was going to see a real tiger and […]
Aerial Photos of the Grand Canyon
Somewhere over the Grand Canyon, Arizona On our trip to Arizona last week we were treated to some spectacular views of the Grand Canyon on our flight from Vancouver to Phoenix. We only had our phone with us at the time but the photos turned out pretty good. This was the first time we’ve seen […]
On the Boardwalk: Scenes from Santa Monica to Venice Beach
Scenes from Santa Monica and Venice Beach, California When you think of California, what comes to mind? Is it San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge? Is it the rugged landscapes of Joshua Tree or Yosemite National Parks? Is it the LA Lakers or San Francisco 49ers? The Hollywood sign or the endless vineyards of Napa Valley? For us, […]