Hubbard Glacier in Alaska When you think of Alaska, what images come to mind? For us, it’s icy glaciers, humpback whales and vast rugged wilderness. So, when planning our Alaska cruise, we decided to visit the mighty Hubbard Glacier in Alaska’s picturesque Disenchantment Bay. The Hubbard Glacier is famous for being North America’s largest tidewater […]
You should travel to Salamanca, Spain. Here’s why.
You should travel to Salamanca, Spain Salamanca is one of the most fascinating cities we’ve visited in Europe. Known for its ornate sandstone architecture and the historical University of Salamanca, this ancient city is one of Spain’s most beautiful. If you plan to visit the Iberian Peninsula, you must add Salamanca to your travel plans. Located […]
50 Photos of Kyoto that will inspire you to visit
Photos of Kyoto, Japan Today, we’d like to share some of our favourite photos of Kyoto. There are many reasons to visit Kyoto. It’s considered to be the cultural capital of Japan and it has over 1,600 hundred temples and shrines. The whole city is basically a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We spent four nights in Kyoto […]
How to spend 3 days in Tokyo: Travel guide for first time visitors
Are you planning to travel to Japan for the first time? If so, this detailed Tokyo blog post was written for you. Most first time visitors to Japan will arrive, and likely depart, from Tokyo. It’s a fascinating city that deserves at least a few days of exploration. In this post, we share how to […]
Things to do in Stockholm, Sweden this summer (with Kids)
Things to do in Stockholm Sweden Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a beautiful waterfront city with rich history, stunning architecture and friendly, welcoming people. In this post, we share a few of the top things to do in Stockholm for first time visitors. We spent 4 nights in Stockholm in the month of August. […]
There is MUCH more to Peru than Machu Picchu
Although Machu Picchu gets all the fame and glory (and for good reason), there is so much more to Peru. We serve up 10 things to do in Peru other than Machu Picchu.
12 days in Norway: A Perfect Norway Road Trip Itinerary
Norway road trip itinerary Planning a Norway road trip can be overwhelming. There are endless possibilities and so many incredible things to see in Norway. Where does one even begin? Of course, you want to visit as many places as you can. However, you also need to balance the amount of time spent in the […]
The remarkable Borgund Stave Church in Norway
Borgund Stave Church in Norway The remarkable Borgund Stave Church is a top tourist attraction in Norway. Built sometime between 1180 and 1250, this medieval Borgund stavkyrkje (Norwegian) is one of the best preserved stave churches in Norway. Some would say it’s a national treasure. This simple, yet elegant, black wooden church is no longer used […]
