Willemstad, Curaçao You may be surprised to learn that the above image was captured on a tropical island in the Southern Caribbean, located only 100 kilometers north of Venezuela. It’s okay, I was too. The first time I saw a photo of these colourful buildings I couldn’t believe I was looking at a Caribbean island. It felt so […]
12 Photos that will make you want to visit the Banaue Rice Terraces
Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines If you find yourself in the Philippines you should seriously consider adding a visit to Banaue and the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The remote town of Banaue, pictured above, is located in the province of Ifugao, about an 8 hour bus ride north […]
20 Photos that will make you want to visit the Giant’s Causeway
Photos of the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland If there’s one place you should include on your Ireland and Northern Ireland itinerary, it’s the Giant’s Causeway. It’s no surprise that this mythical place has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on the northeast coast of Northern Ireland, near the town of Bushmills, […]
PHOTOS: Snowboarding at Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta
Snowboarding at Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to go snowboarding at Lake Louise Ski Resort in the Canadian Rockies. This was our first time visiting the world famous ski resort, so we were pretty stoked to be in Banff National Park during the winter. It’s not every day we […]
This place surprised us the most on our trip to the Canadian Rockies
Bow Lake, Canadian Rockies, Alberta If you’ve visited the Canadian Rockies there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and/or Maligne Lake. These famous glacial fed lakes seem to draw most of the attention, and for good reason, but there’s another beautiful Rocky Mountain lake that caught our attention – Bow […]
That time I explored Jasper National Park on a motorcycle
Exploring Jasper National Park by motorcycle Let me start by saying that I’m terrified of motorcycles. When I’m driving on the highway and a motorcycle rides next to me, I can’t help but think that person must be crazy to be riding so fast with virtually nothing protecting them. Okay, I’ll also admit that I’ve […]
Glacier Walking in the Canadian Rockies
Athabasca Glacier, Canadian Rockies, Alberta Walking on an alpine glacier is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that many feel is unattainable, an experience reserved for the ultra-fit or wealthy. While that may be true for most glaciers in the Canadian Rockies, the good news is that the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure makes it possible for anyone to […]
Photo Essay – Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru A friend of ours has just left Canada for a trip to Peru, with a visit to Machu Picchu as the focal point of his two week itinerary. I was happy to share our Peru stories and enjoyed reflecting on our Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu (here’s a […]