Photo of the Week: Church of Panagia Paraportiani- Mykonos, Greece
The most famous church on the island of Mykonos is Panagia Paraportiani, whose name translates to “Our Lady of the Side Gate”. In addition to its obvious beauty, the church…
Coba, Mexico- A Mad Dash Towards a Terrifying Climb
In a race against the clock, we each hopped on a bicycle and pedalled as quickly as we could down the dirt road leading us into Coba’s ancient jungle. Tires…
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park- The Lake With the Twenty Dollar View
Excitedly, Mike and I climb up Rockpile Trail, weaving our way around huge boulders of glacial moraine so prominent that the nearby Moraine Lake was named after the debris. Walking…
Photo of the Week: Chandelier in Chateau Lake Louise
The decor throughout the Chateau Lake Louise pays homage to the Swiss influence that was paramount to the early development of the Lake Louise Area. This chandelier in the chateau’s…
Edmonton Heritage Festival- Celebrating Canada’s Multiculturalism
On the August long weekend Mike and I like to take in one of our hometown’s largest festivals- the Edmonton Heritage Festival at Hawrelak Park. The Edmonton Heritage Festival is…
Rome in Black and White- Photo Series
Rome is one of the most incredible cities I have ever visited. Everywhere you go, remnants of the city’s great history surround you. There is an impressive amount to see,…
Photo of the Week: The Pantheon, Rome
The Pantheon was first built in 27 BC by Marcus Agrippa (whose father-in-law was Augustus). The temple was rebuilt around AD 120 by Emperor Hadrian but Agrippa’s name was left…
Tour of the Acropolis- Athens’ High City
From almost any point within Athens you can see the Acropolis standing high above the city, a monumental beauty built in homage to Athena, the goddess of wisdom. When I…
What’s Your Travel Style?- How to Choose a Trip That’s Right for You
There are so many different options available when it comes to travel- cruises, coach tours, all-inclusive vacations and independent travel. You may not know what your travel style is until…
Photo of the Week: Ink Pots, Banff National Park
The Johnston Canyon trail is one of the most popular hiking trails in Banff National Park. However, not too many people hike as far as the Ink Pots. Those who…
Capri- Boat Tour and The Famous Blue Grotto
Capri’s craggy coast, turquoise waters, abundant sea caves and beautiful views of the Gulf of Naples make it a popular spot for day-trippers coming from Sorrento and Naples. In the…
Photo of the Week: Seattle Space Needle
I just love this unique view of Seattle’s Space Needle. I took this picture from inside the Glass House at the incredible Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit. Framing the Space…
Ephesus- Exploring an Ancient City
It was a scorcher of a day. 45 degrees Celsius, not a cloud in the sky, and I was off to visit one of the largest open-air archaeological museums in…
Romantic Lake Louise- Our Favourite Activities for Romance
Lake Louise is one of our favourite places to visit in the Canadian Rockies and Mike and I have made many trips here during our relationship. Lake Louise is pristine,…
A Whirlwind Trip to Santorini- Stunning Views and Crazy Donkeys
Santorini was the place I was most looking forward to visiting when I set off to Greece. I couldn’t wait to walk among the white-washed buildings with the famous brilliant…
Photo of the Week: Mont Saint Michel in Film
When I went to France on a school trip in 1998, I thought Mont Saint Michel was the coolest place. It seemed so mysterious to me as I watched it…
Exploring Galveston- Victorian Architecture and Unique Surprises
Galveston is a small, romantic island tucked away in southern Texas along the Gulf of Mexico. It’s only 32 miles long and two and a half miles wide, but offers a…
How Athens Taught Me to Travel Differently
Plopping down onto the bed in my Athens hotel room, I burst into tears and announced that I wanted to turn right around and head back home. “I hate Athens!”…
Photo of the Week: El Castillo, Chichen Itza
Chichén Itzá is Mexico’s most famous, and most visited, ancient Mayan sites. The spectacular focal point of this pre-Columbian/pre-Hispanic era city, is the Temple of Kukulkan, more commonly known as El…
Vancouver Island Road Trip Itinerary- The Best of the Island in 7 Days
One summer Mike and I set out on 15 day road trip from Edmonton to Vancouver Island and back. We spent a lot of our time on “The Island” (as…