Reflections from the Camino de Santiago Inevitably, after completing your long walk to Santiago de Compostela, you’re confronted with the natural next stage of the Camino de Santiago – personal reflection. Many thoughts flooded my mind as I quietly sat in Plaza del Obradoiro, admiring the iconic cathedral and it’s towering spires. It was a […]
Starting the Camino Frances from Leon to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Starting the Camino de Santiago in Leon, Spain Are you planning to walk the famous Camino France but don’t have enough time to start in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port? You’re not alone. Most people are unable to spend 5-6 weeks walking across Spain, which means finding an alternative starting point. That’s the reason why I started my Camino […]
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 […]
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 […]
Day Trip from Nice to Monaco: Things to do in Monaco for first time visitors
How to spend a day in Monaco No trip to the French Riviera is complete without visiting the glamorous microstate of Monaco. In this blog post, we share our experience taking a day trip from Nice to Monaco. It’s an easy 30 minute train ride from Nice, so you don’t need to stay overnight to […]
30 Photos to get you stoked for the ski season
Photos to get you stoked for the ski season! The upcoming ski season is fast approaching! With snow on the brain, we thought we’d dig into the photo archives and share some of our favorite photos from previous skiing and snowboarding trips. I still have a goal to visit every ski resort in British Columbia. […]
Hike to Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway
Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park A highlight from our Norway road trip was visiting Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park. Briksdalsbreen (Briksdal Glacier in English) is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen (Jostedal Glacier in English), the largest glacier in continental Europe. Situated in the heart of Vestland county, Jostedalsbreen is split up into more than […]
30 Photos of Porto Portugal that will inspire you to visit
Photos of Porto, Portugal It didn’t take long for us to fall in love with Porto. I believe it was 2 minutes. If you haven’t visited, we’re pretty confident that these photos of Porto Portugal will prove that it should be on your travel shortlist. Located in northwest Portugal, this remarkable city is best known […]
