Sunset at Porteau Cove, British Columbia A few weeks ago we stayed at one of the Olympic Legacy Cabins in Porteau Cove, located on the shores of Howe Sound about 20 minutes south of the city of Squamish. We’ll be writing about this special place shortly, but in the meantime, here’s a couple photos that […]
Photo of the Week: Colourful contrasts in Santorini, Greece
Blue Domed Church in Santorini, Greece We captured this colourful photo while exploring the dreamy, sun-drenched island of Santorini. Located in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast of Greece’s mainland, Santorini is a special place that leaves a powerful impression on all that visit. We spent countless hours wandering the tight stone alleyways of Oia and Fira, admiring the contrast of […]
Photo of the Week: Sunrise over Sinai
Sunrise from the Summit of Mount Sinai, Egypt This week’s travel photo was captured at sunrise after we hiked throughout the night to reach the summit of Mount Sinai, an iconic biblical destination in Egypt that is said to be the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. As the sun began to rise over […]
Photo of the Week: Moment of Reflection at the Taj Mahal
Moment of Reflection at the Taj Mahal This week’s travel photo was captured at the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal is one of the most spectacular buildings we’ve ever witnessed. Often times famous tourist attractions don’t live up to the hype, but the Taj Mahal certainly made a lasting impression on us. We […]
Photo of the Week: Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara
Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara, Turkey This week’s travel photo captures the impact and legacy of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey. The mausoleum is one of the top attractions in Ankara, along with the Ankara Citadel and Kocatepe Mosque. […]
Photo of the Week: Aerial views of Brasov, Romania
Aerial views from the Cable Car in Brasov, Romania We captured this week’s travel photo while on the cable car that takes visitors to the top of Tampa Mountain in the city of Brasov. Located in central Romania, about 166 km north of Bucharest, Brasov is a part of the Transylvania region that is surrounded by the Southern Carpathians mountain […]
Photo of the Week: Inside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey This week’s photo was captured inside the magnificent Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. It’s one of several historical attractions in Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul’s Old City, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace and the Hippodrome. Built from 1609 to 1616, the mosque is often referred as the Blue Mosque because its interior has […]
