The Colourful Streets of Old San Juan One of the best surprises from our trip to the Caribbean was discovering Old San Juan, the oldest settlement in Puerto Rico. This historical colonial section of San Juan, it’s capital city, is a must visit for all first time visitors to Puerto Rico. WOW – what an […]
A night trek to the summit of Mount Sinai, Egypt
Hike to the Summit of Mount Sinai, Egypt Today we’d like to share our story from a night trek to the summit of Mount Sinai. This is an iconic biblical destination, said to be the location where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. Local Bedouins refer to this mountain as Jebel Musa, or the Mountain of […]
Contadora Island Ferry from Panama City – what you need to know
Contadora Island Ferry from Panama City, Panama Contadora Island is a tropical island located in the Pearl Islands archipelago in the Gulf of Panama (on the Pacific Ocean side). There are over 200 islands and inlets in this archipelago and Contadora is the most popular with tourists. If you’re planning to take the Contadora Island […]
If you travel to Ireland, you must see the Cliffs of Moher. Here’s why.
The Spectacular Cliffs of Moher in Ireland Arguably Ireland’s top tourist attraction, the towering Cliffs of Moher are well worth the hype. Located on the west coast of Ireland in County Clare, these rocky sea cliffs, along with the karst limestone hills of the Burren, are recognized at a UNESCO Global Geopark. In our opinion, the […]
Photos of Contadora Island and Hotel Mar y Oro, Panama
Contadora Island and Hotel Mar y Oro, Panama When researching where to stay on Contadora Island, we found a limited supply of available accommodations. The island is not very big, so there aren’t a lot of hotels on Contadora Island to choose from. Ultimately, we decided to stay at the Hotel Mar y Oro during our […]
How to get to San Blas Islands from Panama City, Panama
We visited the San Blas Islands in February 2020, one month before the global pandemic was announced. Keep this in mind when making reservations, as some things might have changed. This blog post shares travel tips about how to get to San Blas Islands from Panama City, Panama. How to get to San Blas Islands, […]
22 photos from Alberta’s Canadian Rockies we can’t stop looking at
With summer road trip season on the brain, because it’s unlikely we’ll be leaving Canada this summer due to travel restrictions, we’re re-publishing this post from a few years ago. In our completely biased opinion, there is no better place for a road trip than the Canadian Rockies in British Columbia and Alberta (read about […]
We bought a cabin at Sasquatch Mountain! Or is it a chalet?
We purchased a cabin at Sasquatch Mountain! As we wave goodbye to 2020, we will reflect on it with mixed emotions. Obviously, 2020 sucked in many ways. But, it wasn’t all bad. We learned a lot about what is truly important. It put life into perspective and reminded us how quickly everything can change. For […]
