When cruising Norway’s fjords, I saw many beautiful waterfalls but none as spectacular and dramatic as Vøringsfossen (Voring Falls), one of the best-known waterfalls in Norway. I got to enjoy…
Torres del Paine National Park is one of Chile’s most stunning natural areas. With distinctive mountains, brilliant turquoise lakes, cracking glaciers, wildlife sighting opportunities, and spectacular hikes, the park is…
No destination in Jordan is more iconic than Petra, the ancient capital of the Nabataean Empire and one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological sites. Famous for its elaborate rock-cut…
In the Western Desert of Egypt is a fascinating place where the skeletal remains of hundreds of ancient whales lie fossilized in dusty sand and rock. Scattered across the attractive…
On my first trip to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, I had the opportunity to visit Gros Morne National Park. Wild, beautiful, vibrant, and welcoming, Gros Morne was the…
When in Kristiansand, one of the ports of call on my Norway cruise itinerary, I decided to take a ride on the Setesdal Vintage Railway (Setesdalsbanen). This Kristiansand shore excursion…
Visitors to Utrecht’s Domplein, the cathedral square, may be unaware that as they admire the historic Dom Church and soaring Dom Tower they are walking above 2,000 years of buried…
Several of Egypt’s top archaeological sites are illuminated at night, but my favourite evening event during my two weeks in Egypt was the Philae Temple light show. Under the starry…
Jordan, in the heart of the Middle East, is a welcoming country known for its striking landscapes and historically significant ancient sites. Beyond its natural beauty and famous archaeological areas,…
I had always admired the beauty of the Netherlands in photographs, so when my mom and I booked a cruise to Norway departing from Amsterdam, it was the perfect opportunity…
Norway had long been a dream destination of mine and for years I yearned to experience the wild, dramatic landscape of the fjords and discover the lifestyle of small Nordic…
Jordan is a country known for its natural wonders, archaeological sites, and tradition of Bedouin hospitality. From the red desert of Wadi Rum to the rock-cut tombs in the mountains…
Egypt is such an iconic, recognizable destination that we felt pretty confident about what to expect when visiting Egypt for the first time, at least when it came to attractions….
Egypt is one of the world’s most iconic and enchanting destinations, thanks to its centuries-long history, legendary deities, architectural achievements, and symbolic art. Ever since we were kids we were…
One of the most intriguing things about Ireland is its long history and vast collection of archaeological sites. From megalithic monuments and prehistoric fortresses, to Neolithic tombs and early monastic…
Nestled in a scenic corner of southwest Alberta, between Montana’s Glacier National Park to the south and British Columbia to the west, is Waterton Lakes National Park. Here the prairies…
A trip to Antarctica is without a doubt a bucket list worthy experience. From towering icebergs and majestic glaciers, to close encounters with an extraordinary amount of wildlife, Antarctica will…
All it takes is a day trip from Buenos Aires to Uruguay to be charmed by Colonia del Sacramento, one of Uruguay’s original towns. With cobblestone streets, plenty of colonial-era…
There are plenty of parks in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires but one of the most beautiful and tranquil spaces is the Buenos Aires Japanese Garden (Jardín Japonés de…
I’ve always thought of Patagonia as the quintessential destination for adventure travel. With wild, windswept landscapes of rocky mountains, sprawling ice sheets, turquoise lakes, and vast treeless plains, there’s an…