Somewhere over the Grand Canyon, Arizona On our trip to Arizona last week we were treated to some spectacular views of the Grand Canyon on our flight from Vancouver to Phoenix. We only had our phone with us at the time but the photos turned out pretty good. This was the first time we’ve seen […]
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 […]
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 […]
Riding Mules Down the World’s Tallest Sea Cliffs
Rated as the number one adventure on Molokai, we hop on the backs of sturdy mules and descend 1,700 feet down the world’s tallest sea cliffs to the Kalaupapa Peninsula
Photo Story: Sightseeing in Paris, France
Some photos from our last trip to Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc du Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica