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10 Family Travel Destinations to Visit in 2020

01/05/2020 By Traveling Canucks 1 Comment Categories: Alberta Aruba Beach Belize British Columbia California Canada Caribbean Islands Central America Curacao Germany Hawaii Ireland Japan Mexico National Park Travel Stories Trip Ideas Tropical Islands Vancouver Island Victoria World Heritage Site

Top Family travel destinations for 2020 Are you in need of a little travel inspiration? If so, this post is written with you in mind. This blog post highlights a few of our favourite family travel destinations. Our hope is that we plant the seed for you to visit one or two of these destinations […]

20 Photos that will inspire you to visit Tikal National Park, Guatemala

12/02/2019 By Traveling Canucks 2 Comments Categories: Adventures Central America Guatemala Jungle Trekking National Park World Heritage Site

Tikal National Park in Guatemala The ancient temples found in Tikal National Park are arguably the most impressive in all of Central America. The park is one of the largest and most impressive archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. It’s estimated to have had a peak population of 100,000 to 200,000. Tikal National Park is one of […]

25 Photos that will inspire you to visit Curacao this winter

11/30/2019 By Traveling Canucks 8 Comments Categories: Beach Caribbean Islands Curacao Trip Ideas Tropical Islands World Heritage Site

Photos that will inspire you to visit Curaçao Are you thinking about visiting a new tropical destination this winter? If so, have you considered the island of Curaçao? Located in the Southern Caribbean, about 100 kilometers north of Venezuela, Curacao is the largest of the Netherland Antilles. It’s the ‘C’ in the trio of ABC islands. […]

Jasper might just be the most Canadian town in Canada

11/21/2019 By Traveling Canucks 52 Comments Categories: Adventures Alberta Canada National Park Trip Ideas World Heritage Site

Jasper – the most Canadian town in Canada? Nestled in the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies, the lovable town of Jasper personifies Canada (and Canadians) in so many ways. When you think of Canada, what images come to mind? Do you think of pointy snow capped peaks? Misty coastlines with a single white and red […]

Why you should add Salamanca, Spain to your travel list

01/22/2019 By Traveling Canucks 2 Comments Categories: Europe Portugal Spain Travel Stories Trip Ideas World Attractions World Heritage Site

The ancient city of Salamanca, Spain Salamanca is one of the most fascinating cities we’ve visited in Europe. Known for its ornate sandstone architecture and the historical University of Salamanca, this ancient city is one of Spain’s most beautiful. If you plan to visit the Iberian Peninsula, you must add Salamanca to your travel plans. Located […]

VIDEO: 15 Reasons you should visit Portugal’s River of Gold

09/08/2018 By Traveling Canucks 1 Comment Categories: Europe Portugal Trip Ideas Video World Heritage Site

Why you should visit Portugal’s River of Gold The Douro River in northern Portugal is one of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula, flowing from north-central Spain to its final outlet, the historical seaside city of Porto. The Douro Valley, home to thousands of terraced vineyards, is one of the oldest demarcated wine regions […]

30 Photos of Porto that prove it should be on your travel list

07/15/2018 By Traveling Canucks 5 Comments Categories: Photography Portugal Sightseeing Trip Ideas World Attractions World Heritage Site

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 […]

Here’s what we did on our Portugal River Cruise with Viking

06/19/2018 By Traveling Canucks 25 Comments Categories: Europe Portugal Top Lists Travel Stories Travel Tips Trip Ideas World Heritage Site

River Cruise in Portugal’s Douro Valley We’ve returned from a fun river cruise in Portugal and have so many wonderful experiences and photos to share. A European river cruise has been on our travel wish list for years now, so we jumped at the opportunity to partner with Viking River Cruises. There are so many […]