Say hello to Baby Connor! Wow. What an exciting couple of days we’ve just had. Nicole and baby were released early from the hospital because they’re both healthy and the delivery went smoothly. She did so great and is already on the fast track to recovery. We’re so happy to finally meet the little man. […]
The sequel to our Greatest Adventure begins in 2 weeks!
Huge changes on the horizon! It seems like a lifetime ago that the most epic journey of our lives began – read about it here. In reality, it’s been less than 2 years, but we find it difficult to remember what life was like before Baby B entered our lives. Now, in less than 2 […]
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 […]
10 Interesting Ways to Use Your Aeroplan Miles
10 Interesting Ways to Use Your Aeroplan Miles Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you’re fully aware that loyalty programs are all the rage these days. It pays to be loyal, but you have to be vigilant and consistent. If you do, it’s easy to rack up the points and […]
On the Boardwalk: Scenes from Santa Monica to Venice Beach
Scenes from Santa Monica and Venice Beach, California When you think of California, what comes to mind? Is it San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge? Is it the rugged landscapes of Joshua Tree or Yosemite National Parks? Is it the LA Lakers or San Francisco 49ers? The Hollywood sign or the endless vineyards of Napa Valley? For us, […]
How to Spend 3 Days in Montreal, Quebec
This quest post was written by Frank and Lissette, residents of Montreal and the duo behind the travel blog “The Travels of BBQBOY and Spanky”. Can you believe we’ve never been to Montreal? I know, terrible Canadians! Fear not, because Frank and Lissette have generously offered to share their insight and firsthand knowledge of what […]
It’s ain’t always pretty: Our flight from hell with Baby B
The flight from hell. Are we THOSE people? It finally happened. Remember when we told you that Baby B was great on airplanes? That he barely made a fuss on a 10 hour flight from Vancouver to Frankfurt last summer (pictured above)? That he was a pleasure to fly with on the first 10 flights […]
