Grassi Lakes Hike and Scenic Walks in Canmore
When we were in Canmore for the Uncorked Food and Drink Festival, we needed to find a way to work off all the delicious calories we were consuming. Lucky for…
Photo of the Week: Margaret Bridge, Budapest
One of our favourite things to do in Budapest was walk along the Danube to see the bridges and famous landmarks lit up at night. We started our walk at…
Tokyo at Night- Photo Series
Bright neon signs, flickering video screens, illuminated towers, glowing skyscraper windows, a vibrant energy on the streets- this is Tokyo after dark. Tokyo at night is a bustling, lively place….
What to Expect on Your First Trip to Japan- A First Time Visitor’s Guide
It’s hard not to love Japan. Beautiful and evocative, Japan awakens your imagination and captures your heart. Japan is a nation that’s not afraid of innovation and progress, yet is…
Photo of the Week: Asahi Breweries Headquarters in Tokyo
After visiting Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple, we walked through the Asakusa district towards the Sumida River. Arriving at the riverbank, we were met with this view of unique and intriguing architecture….
Canmore Helicopter Tour- Sightseeing in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
I bow my head down as I walk into a brisk wind, the two strong blades of a helicopter loudly turning above my head. “I can’t believe this is really…
Two Weeks in Japan- Our Itinerary’s Hits and Misses
Japan is a country I have wanted to visit ever since I was in the seventh grade. Learning about it in social studies class, I was fascinated by the history…
Photo of the Week: Sunset at Miyajima’s Great Torii
I had never heard of Japan’s Miyajima Island until I started seeing photos of its famous floating torii gate. Once we booked our two week trip to Japan, this iconic…
Photo of the Week: Above the Clouds in Hohenschwangau
I took this photo early in the morning when we were racing up the hill to Neuschwanstein Castle. We were on a mission to get there before the fog rose…
How to Spend 3 Days in Budapest- Our Itinerary
As our train pulled away from Prague, I was excited to spend the next 3 days in Budapest, yet also feeling a little uneasy. I wasn’t quite sure what to…
Photo of the Week: Fireweed in Alaska
During our time in Alaska, I kept seeing these beautiful pink wildflowers, growing just off the sides of the road. The colour was so eye-catching, they almost appeared to glow…
Gellért Hill and the Citadella, Budapest- A Mix of History and Beautiful Views
Gellért Hill is the place to go for the best panoramic views of Budapest. From the top, you get unrivaled views the Danube river and both sides of the city- Buda and Pest….
All Aboard The McKinley Explorer! – A Ride on the Scenic Alaska Railroad
It’s no secret that we love travelling by train! We’ve made many train trips over the years, but our journey on the Alaska Railroad was the most scenic train trip…
Photo of the Week: Flying Over Greenland
On my previous trips to Europe, it has always been dark when I’ve flown over Greenland, so I was thrilled to finally get to see it from above coming home…
Denali National Park Bus Tour- Experiencing the Tundra Wilderness Tour
Denali National Park is one of Alaska’s most special places. Home to an impressive amount of large mammals and a beautiful landscape of high alpine tundra, the park’s shining star…
Discovering the Beauty and Intrigue of Dürnstein
As we cruised the Wachau Valley past small villages, castle ruins and vineyards, I was happy to sit back, relax and enjoy the view. That is until I saw a…
Photo of the Week: Autumn in Edmonton’s River Valley
I may not always be the biggest fan of my home city, but there is one thing I can’t deny- Edmonton has a beautiful river valley, especially in the fall….
Cruising Austria’s Scenic Wachau Valley
After happily saying goodbye to Vienna for the day, I sat on the train eagerly anticipating our final destination. We were heading towards one of Austria’s most beautiful landscapes, the Wachau Valley….
Melk Abbey- A Jewel on the Danube
Melk Abbey is one of those places I decided to visit solely because it was a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I wasn’t familiar with its history or what treasures we…
Photo of the Week: Stephansdom, Vienna
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or Stephansdom, is one of Vienna’s most visited sites. As the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna, St. Stephen’s is the most important religious…