Photo of the Week: Mount Denali, Alaska
On a clear day, the peak of Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley) can be seen all the way from Anchorage, about 210 km away. Denali is the highest peak…
The Romantic Ruins of Heidelberg Castle
Situated on the slopes of Königstuhl Hill, Heidelberg Castle stands majestically over the historic Old Town below. This sandstone palace, well revered throughout history for its beauty, now exists in…
Driving the Klondike Highway- Alaska to the Yukon
When you arrive in Skagway on an Alaska cruise, one of your shore excursion options is to ride the train along the old White Pass and Yukon railway route. While…
Stargazing at the Jasper Dark Sky Festival
Jasper National Park is a great place to visit all year round, but is especially enjoyable in October when the sky takes centre stage for Dark Sky Month. What is…
Photo of the Week: Romantic Elk Island Sunset
One of the best places to watch the sunset near our hometown of Edmonton, Alberta, is Elk Island National Park. We recently made the half hour drive, on a beautiful…
Colours of Cuba- Photo Series
One of the things I loved most about Cuba was its vibrancy. It’s a bright and colourful country, a nice change from our dreary winters and beige houses here in…
Photo of the Week: Tomb of Sainte-Geneviève
In Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, a church in Paris near the Pantheon, you’ll find a beautiful shrine dedicated to Sainte-Geneviève, the patroness of Paris. The remarkable golden reliquary you see here was used…
Skagway, Alaska- Gateway to the Gold Rush
The boardwalk echoed below our feet as we strolled into Skagway, the small town of 900 still and quiet during the morning hours. Early 20th century buildings lined the streets…
Oktoberfest- History, Traditions and Tips for Attending
The energy in Munich during Oktoberfest is palpable- everyone is buzzing with excitement. Carnival rides, traditional food, music, and of course, beer, attract millions of people from all over the…
Photo of the Week: Summer in Lake Louise
Mike and I visit Lake Louise regularly, as it’s our favourite place to stop on a road trip in the Canadian Rockies or to have a romantic weekend getaway in…
A Visit to Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau
Mendenhall Glacier is Juneau’s top tourist attraction and one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers. A short 15-20 minute drive from downtown Juneau is all you need to reach the enormous…
Flightseeing in Ketchikan, Alaska- Misty Fjords National Monument
As part of our bear viewing excursion in Neets Bay, we got to enjoy a ride in a float plane and marvel at Alaska’s monumental beauty from above. All buckled…
Photo of the Week: Milan Cathedral Rooftop
What stands out the most from my 2006 visit to Milan, was the Duomo. For me, the inside was just a typical European cathedral, but the exterior really caught my…
Bear Watching at Neets Bay, Alaska
My favourite day of our Alaska cruise was in Ketchikan, when we went on a bear watching excursion to Neets Bay. After a short floatplane ride flying over stunning scenery…
Our Alaska Cruise Itinerary- An Introduction to Each Port of Call
An Alaska cruise is a trip that everyone should take at least once in their lifetime. And I say that as someone who isn’t always the biggest fan of ocean…
Photo of the Week: Peyto Lake, Banff National Park
As a lifelong resident of Alberta, and frequent visitor to Banff National Park, it’s very odd that I hadn’t visited Peyto Lake before now. Over the last few months, I…
Prague at Night- Photo Series
My favourite time of day to explore Prague was late at night. After dark, the crowds of tourists disappear, but the city is still very much alive. Seeing Prague’s important…
Kutna Hora Day Trip- Getting to Know the City of Silver
As much as I adored Prague, I was eager to make a side trip out of the city to explore a bit more of the Czech Republic. We decided to…
Photo of the Week: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius
The origins of Pompeii may be unfamiliar to most, but the city’s catastrophic demise is a story known around the world. Pompeii was founded by the Campanian Oscans in the…
Parque Marti- The Historic Heart of Cienfuegos, Cuba
Cienfuegos was just a quick stop on our excursion to Trinidad, but as soon as I stepped off the bus at Parque Marti, I was wishing we could stay at…