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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We learned to fly in Quebec! Our first time Indoor Skydiving
Indoor Skydiving in Quebec Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane has never been high on my bucketlist. I’ve been told it’s the most amazing experience, but I’m still not convinced it’s for me. However, when I learned you can experience the thrill of free falling in a safe and controlled environment, I will admit […]
Flying over Quebec in a Hot Air Balloon
Quebec Hot Air Balloon Ride Last week, while on my first trip to Quebec, we did something I’ve always wanted to do – ride in a hot air balloon! I’ll admit, I was quite nervous about being in a hot air balloon. I’m usually pretty good with heights, but the thought of floating 3,200 feet […]
30 Photos of Porto that prove it should be on your travel list
Photos of Porto, Portugal It didn’t take long for us to fall in love with Porto. I believe it was 2 minutes. Located in northwest Portugal, this extraordinary city is best known for its river, the Douro, and its famous port wine. It’s one of the oldest cities in Europe and is listed as a UNESCO […]
Using Aeroplan Miles to purchase or upgrade to Business Class
Using Aeroplan Miles for Business Class It’s been a long time coming. We finally sat in Business Class on a long haul flight across the Atlantic Ocean! We’ve been on over 300 flights in the past 10 years, but we had yet to experience the luxury of Business Class. That all changed on our recent trip to […]
