Top attractions and things to do Victoria British Columbia, including whale watching, beer tasting, bike rides, museums, castles and harbour ferry tours.
Why You Should Visit the Mosel Valley in Germany this summer
The Mosel Valley in Germany A tired old tractor spits out a cloud of smoke as it passes by, slowly rolling down the single lane road. The streets are empty, but the village is slowing waking up. The rising sun creeps over the valley and makes its daily appearance, taking a bite out of the […]
Further proof that British Columbia is ridiculously beautiful
Scenic Float plane views of BC’s South Coast We boarded the small float plane in British Columbia and flew from downtown Vancouver to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. This was the first time our boys experienced taking off and landing on water, so this float plane experience was a memorable one for them. While […]
15 Photos that will inspire you to travel to Belize
15 Photos that will inspire you to travel to Belize Today we have beach on the brain. It’s still cold, grey and rainy here in Vancouver, so we thought we’d share some photos from our last trip to Belize. Belize still ranks high on our list of ‘countries we will revisit again in the future’. […]
That time we took a ride on the Polar Express to the North Pole!
This post was originally written in December 2016. Given that the Holiday Season is upon us, we thought we should re-post this story about our trip to the North Pole on the Polar Express! The Polar Express in Squamish, BC If you’ve watched the classic animated Christmas movie staring Tom Hanks, you’ll appreciate the festive experience […]
8 Things to do in Ankara, Turkey
Take a trip to Turkey’s second largest city. We serve up things to do while visiting Turkey’s capital city, including a visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum, the Ankara Citadel and the stunning Kocatepe Mosque
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 […]
