This post is for newbie parents and/or soon-to-be parents that are planning their first trip with their little one(s). We realize that some of our readers do not have kids and don’t care about family travel tips, so if you fall into that category, may we suggest ‘28 Epic Adventures by Travel Bloggers‘ or take a […]
Recap from our first trip to Sunny Arizona
Tempe and Chandler, Arizona We’ve just returned from a family-oriented FAM tour to sunny Arizona, hosted by the good people at the Tempe and Chandler Tourism Boards. I must confess, prior to accepting the invitation, Arizona rarely entered the conversation when planning our future family trips. In hindsight, this was a huge oversight, because Arizona meets […]
After 5 years of travel blogging, what have we learned?
Lessons from 5 years of travel blogging Last weekend, as I was flipping through some old photos, I came to realize that an important milestone had passed by without us noticing. Over 5 years ago we clicked ‘submit’ on our very first blog post. Certainly a milestone like this is cause for reflection. Like most […]
Looking back – 13 photos that tell our 2013 story
Looking back – 13 photos that tell our 2013 story Have you read enough “year in review” articles yet? What’s one more, right? We had good intentions to write a detailed ‘end of year wrap up’ but these past few weeks have been unexpectedly busy. And not in a good way. Our two little boys have […]
Sea kayaking in Parksville on the coast of Vancouver Island
Parksville Sea Kayaking on Vancouver Island My paddle slices deep into the cold water as the kayak propels me forward. With each breath, my lungs are filled with clean, fresh ocean air. Behind me, the rocky shelled beach that began our adventure disappears. In front of me, the Strait of Georgia separates Vancouver Island from […]
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 […]
