While aboard a flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver, we lucked out and had the opportunity to witness the natural beauty of Greenland. We couldn’t have asked for better visibility!
The remarkable Borgund Stave Church in Norway
Borgund Stave Church in Norway The remarkable Borgund Stave Church is a top tourist attraction in Norway. Built sometime between 1180 and 1250, this medieval Borgund stavkyrkje (Norwegian) is one of the best preserved stave churches in Norway. Some would say it’s a national treasure. This simple, yet elegant, black wooden church is no longer used […]
15 Photos that will inspire you to travel to Belize
15 Photos that will inspire you to travel to Belize Today we have tropical beaches on the brain. Naturally, our minds wander to the picture perfect beaches in Belize. Our first travel to Belize was a few years ago and we’ve often talked about returning. Belize ranks high on our list of ‘countries we will revisit […]
25 Awesome Day Trips from Vancouver, Canada
The best day trips from Vancouver, British Columbia If you’ve visited Vancouver, chances are you’ve walked around Stanley Park’s iconic seawall, visited Granville Island, snapped a photo of the old Steam Clock in Gastown, shopped on Robson Street and raised a glass in Granville’s entertainment district. In this post, we want to get outside the […]
48 hours in Fort Worth, Texas
48 hours in Fort Worth, Texas Prior to visiting Fort Worth, I knew very little about the city. My pre-trip research for things to do in Fort Worth highlighted the Fort Worth Stockyards historical district as the main attraction. However, beyond the Stockyards, I got the feeling that Fort Worth was more of a day […]
How to Explore New York City on a Budget
New York is one of my favorite cities in the world. I lived there for six years, have run NYC tours, written a guidebook about New York, and I return often. To me, it is ‘the Capital of the World’. Practically every culture and nationality is represented here: it’s home to almost 10 million people […]
Should you add San Juan to your travel wish list?
Should you add San Juan to your travel wish list? Located on the north-eastern coast of Puerto Rico, San Juan is the capital and largest city on this fascinating Caribbean island. Given it’s prime location in the heart of the Caribbean, it’s no surprise that Puerto Rico is one of the most popular vacation destinations […]
Why You Should Visit the Mosel Valley in Germany this summer
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 as the village is slowly wakes up. The rising sun creeps over the valley and makes its daily appearance, taking a bite out of the damp […]