Jasper – the most Canadian town in Canada? Nestled in the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies, the lovable town of Jasper personifies Canada (and Canadians) in so many ways. When you think of Canada, what images come to mind? Do you think of pointy snow capped peaks? Misty coastlines with a single white and red […]
Our experience at the Lions Dive and Beach Resort Curacao
Lions Dive and Beach Resort Curacao Today, we’d like to revisit our time at the Lions Dive and Beach Resort Curacao. Curacao is a small island nation in the southern Caribbean, located approximately 65 kilometers north of the Venezuelan coast. It’s a Lesser Antilles island country that’s a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which includes the neighboring islands […]
Our experience attending the Rugby World Cup in Japan
Rugby World Cup in Japan The main reason we decided to travel to Japan in October was to attend the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Earlier this morning, while watching the highly entertaining semi-final match between England and New Zealand, I was instantly transported back to Japan. Watching the cheering fans in the stadium brought back […]
10 Things to do in Quebec with Kids
Things to do in Quebec with kids The predominantly French-speaking province of Québec is the perfect destination for family travel. Québec is quite different from the rest of Canada. It has a unique Francophone culture that shares many similarities to French culture. Most first time visitors to Québec will start by exploring the vibrant cities of Quebec City and […]
8 Things to do in Ankara, Turkey
Take a trip to Turkey’s second largest city. We serve up things to do while visiting Turkey’s capital city, including a visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum, the Ankara Citadel and the stunning Kocatepe Mosque
VIDEO: 15 Reasons you should visit Portugal’s River of Gold
Why you should visit Portugal’s River of Gold The Douro River in northern Portugal is one of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula, flowing from north-central Spain to its final outlet, the historical seaside city of Porto. The Douro Valley, home to thousands of terraced vineyards, is one of the oldest demarcated wine regions […]
We learned to fly in Quebec! Our first time Indoor Skydiving
Indoor Skydiving in Quebec Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane has never been high on my bucketlist. I’ve been told it’s the most amazing experience, but I’m still not convinced it’s for me. However, when I learned you can experience the thrill of free falling in a safe and controlled environment, I will admit […]
Flying over Quebec in a Hot Air Balloon
Quebec Hot Air Balloon Ride Last week, while on my first trip to Quebec, we did something I’ve always wanted to do – ride in a hot air balloon! I’ll admit, I was quite nervous about being in a hot air balloon. I’m usually pretty good with heights, but the thought of floating 3,200 feet […]
