Parksville Sea Kayaking on Vancouver Island My paddle slices deep into the cold water as the kayak propels me forward. With each breath, my lungs are filled with clean, fresh ocean air. Behind me, the rocky shelled beach that began our adventure disappears. In front of me, the Strait of Georgia separates Vancouver Island from […]
Take a peak inside Dracula Castle in Romania
Dracula Castle in Romania – Not so Spooky With Halloween just around the corner, we thought it was a fitting time to share our experience visiting the legendary Dracula Castle in Romania. We had visions of a tall, thin castle perched on a lone cliff, hundreds of metres above a deep, rocky canyon. Add a […]
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 […]
Photo of the Week: Walking Amongst Giants in Luxor
The Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt We almost skipped a visit to the ancient Karnak Temple Complex on our trip to Luxor – which would have been a huge mistake. Having just spent the better part of 3 days exploring tombs, temples and ruins in the Valley of the Kings and Queens, […]
A Visual Tour of the Colca Canyon in Peru
The Stunning Landscapes of Colca Canyon, Peru We travelled over 160 kilometers (100 miles) northwest of Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city, to the town of Chivay in the Colca Valley. The purpose of this trip was to witness the raw beauty of one of the deepest canyons in the world – the Colca Canyon. Famed […]
Powerful Statement at the Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California A massive display of military graves was not something we expected to see at the buzzing Santa Monica pier. But it certainly achieved its goal. On the north side of the iconic pier, amongst a sea of colourful umbrellas and beach-goers, lies a powerful political statement that stretches […]
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, […]
From Floods to Forts – How Jodhpur Made an Impression
Jaipur to Jodhpur – When Travel Plans Change Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan when traveling to foreign lands. And sometimes, when things don’t go as planned, something remarkable happens. After spending a few days exploring the backstreets of Jaipur and visiting the magnificent Amber Fort, we decided it was time to move on […]
