Year in Review: 50 Photos from our 2018 travels Every year we have good intentions to write our ‘Year in Review’ posts before the year is complete. And, every year, we fall short of this goal. This year was no different. We had a wonderful end to the year and have spent the past week […]
Why you should add Salamanca, Spain to your travel list
The ancient city of 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 from our Summer Adventures
Highlights from our 2018 Summer Our boys are back in school and we’re preparing for our Canadian Thanksgiving, so that means another summer is officially in the history books. It was a full summer for us. We had a good mix of travel and hometown fun. We even had a two-week trip to Europe without […]
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 […]
10 Things to do in Malta
Today’s guest post was written by Ed Lansink, the founder of Malta Uncovered, a website that’s dedicated to Malta’s unique blend of culture, heritage and hospitality. We have yet to visit this Mediterranean island nation, so we’re happy to share these top things to do in Malta. 10 Things to do in Malta Malta may be one […]
9 Cities in Europe We Think You Should Visit and Why
With excitement building for our trip to Europe, we thought it would be fun to highlight a few cities we love and think you should consider visiting on your next trip
Thinking about a European River Cruise? Here’s what you need to know.
European River Cruise with Viking River Cruises Discovering Europe on an intimate river cruise had been on our travel wish list for years, so we jumped at the opportunity to explore Portugal’s celebrated Douro Valley with Viking River Cruises. The tour we did is called Portugal’s River of Gold. It’s a 10 day itinerary that begins in Lisbon and […]
