…ordinary Landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park, California 2. River boat cruise down the Mosel River in Germany The Mosel Valley is our favourite part of Germany. The region is famous for its steep vineyards, fairy-tale castles and cute medieval villages. One moment that stands out from our time in the Mosel Valley was an afternoon river boat tour that departed from the town of Cochem (pictured above). It’s easy to fall in love with this part of…
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From Our Lens – Cruising Around Lake Lucerne
…ler friendly activities are on order, so we decided to jump on a ferry and cruise around Lake Lucerne (also known as the Vierwaldstättersee or “Lake of the Four Forest Cantons”). Not a bad way to spend a summer day if you ask me! Grey overcast skies and damp humidity greeted us that late summer morning. Not exactly cruising weather, but you take what you’re given. The forecast called for sunshine, so we put faith in the weatherman and hoped for th…
Our First Impressions of Molokai
…no fresh flower lei’s waiting for us. No big Welcome signs from hotels or cruise operators. No pushy taxi drivers or touts. It’s refreshing, but it does not feel like the Hawaii we see pictured on the walls of travel agencies across the globe. The airport is small and simple. There is no line up at the Alamo kiosk, we are the only one’s picking up a rental car at this hour. The process is easy but slow. But we’re not in a hurry. We’re excited to…
On the Boardwalk: Scenes from Santa Monica to Venice Beach
…ng to do along this stretch of beach is to rent bikes or roller blades and cruise the legendary boardwalk. A never ending flow of cyclists, skateboarders, runners and walkers travel up and down this strip, creating the perfect people watching environment. It’s an interesting place, to say the least. On the one end, you have the famous Santa Monica pier with its amusement park and family friendly atmosphere. On the other end, you’ve got Venice Beac…
That time I explored Jasper National Park on a motorcycle
…o a 6 hour tour up the Icefields Parkway. We had just returned from a boat cruise of Maligne Lake, so I opted for the 1 hour tour. After speaking with Brian, my tour guide, we decided to drive up the windy mountain road to Marmot Basin, Jasper’s world-class ski resort. Brian mentioned there had been a number of bear sightings, so I was hopeful we might see one on the tour. Unfortunately we were unlucky that afternoon. I was surprised I wasn’t scar…
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Experiencing Hong Kong for the first time
…a versa. The crossing only takes 10 minutes and it’s an inexpensive way to cruise the historical harbour get snap some pictures of the skyline. Many visitors will end up staying in Kowloon and, if not, it’s worth a visit. It’s been noted as one of the most densely populated places on the planet, and has an array of places to shop, eat and sleep. The tallest building in the area, the Sky100, has a 360-degree indoor observation deck on the 100th flo…
Redeem your Aeroplan Miles for experiences, instead of flights
…cludes one Big Bus London 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off tour with free Thames River cruise, free guided walking tour and special offers booklet. Total is 10,000 Aeroplan Miles. Learn more about this tour here. Helicopter Tour over The Strip in Las Vegas We have had the opportunity to visit Vegas a few times, but we’ve never seen it close up from the sky. This tour gives you the ultimate bird’s eye view of The Strip, by day or night. You’ll enjoy views of R…
