Photo of the Week: San Pedro Apostol Church in Andahuaylillas, Peru
On our last day in Cusco we drove part of the Andean Baroque Route, a scenic road in the South Valley known for its four churches of the Andean Baroque…
A Walk in Moon Valley- La Paz, Bolivia
Take a name like Moon Valley, combine it with a penchant for unique landscapes, and you can bet I was intrigued to visit Valle de la Luna in La Paz,…
Via Ferrata Climbing Adventure- Montmorency Falls Park, Quebec
Riding my bike from Quebec City towards Montmorency Falls, I excitedly anticipated doing my first via ferrata route. My enthusiasm was oblivious to the fact that I didn’t have a…
Visiting Meiji Shrine- Tokyo’s Most Important Shinto Shrine
Early on an August morning, while Tokyo was just beginning to wake up, I was already standing in front of the large wooden torii gate marking the entrance to Meiji…
How to Spend 3 Days in La Paz, Bolivia- Our Itinerary
There was only one place during our 3 week trip to South America that I was nervous about visiting- La Paz, Bolivia. A lot of what I’d heard about the…
Tiwanaku, Bolivia- Visiting the Ruins of an Andean Civilization
One of the joys of travelling is learning about different cultures, especially ancient ones that no longer exist. I knew nothing of Tiwanaku culture, or the city that was the…
Walking Tour of Santiago, Chile- Photo Series
We found ourselves in Santiago, Chile more out of necessity than any real desire. We were going to Easter Island for a few days and Santiago is one of only…
How to Spend 4 Days in Tokyo- Our Itinerary
Ah, Tokyo. Just hearing the name conjures up images of densely packed skyscrapers, streets lined with larger-than-life advertisements and crowded public spaces. Yes, that vision is correct, but as we…
Photo of the Week: The Twin Bays of Manzanillo
When we were in Manzanillo, Mexico, we decided to get off our resort for a few hours and do an ATV tour to the top of el Cerro del Torro…
Learning How to Sandboard in Huacachina, Peru
“I’m sandboarding in Peru!” I yell at my GoPro as I proudly surf down the wind-sculpted dunes of Huacachina. This is my first time sandboarding and I’ve got to admit-…
Visiting Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park- One of Japan’s Largest Flower Parks
I love visiting gardens on my travels, so it’s no surprise that the Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park was a highlight of my 3 day trip to the Tottori prefecture of…
Photo of the Week: Toronto Skyline View From the Toronto Islands
During our short visit to Toronto, we didn’t have a lot of time for sightseeing but there was one place I made it a priority to visit- the Toronto Islands….
Nazca Lines Flight- Flying Over Peru’s Mysterious Geoglyphs
“Coming up on the right, whale,” one of the pilots announces over the speaker as we approach the first geoglyph on our Nazca Lines flight. Palms sweating with excitement, I…
Winter Fun at Village Vacances Valcartier, Quebec
When I was in Québec City for the Québec Winter Carnival, I set aside some time to experience a few of the surrounding area’s winter activities. Aside from Carnaval itself,…
The Québec Winter Carnival- Experiencing Canada’s Beloved Winter Festival
I’ve visited many cities that embrace winter but have never seen one that celebrates the season more than Québec City. Every year, the city proudly puts on the Québec Winter…
4 Romantic Winter Getaways in Alberta
Albertans love to complain about our long winters, but rather than dreading Canada’s coldest season, we think it’s the perfect time to have a romantic weekend away. Covered in a…
What to Expect on Your First Trip to Bolivia- A First Time Visitor’s Guide for Travelling in Bolivia
Of the three countries we visited during our 3 week trip to South America, I was most nervous about visiting Bolivia. People either seemed to love it or hate it,…
The Uyuni Salt Flats- Our 1-Day Tour of Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia
Bolivia was never on our radar as a place to visit until I started seeing photos of the Uyuni Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni). I was drawn to its simplistic…
Photo of the Week: Cave and Basin, Banff National Park
Banff may be world famous for its breathtaking mountains and glistening blue lakes, but it was a small cave and its thermal waters that spurred the creation of Canada’s first…
Japan Rail Pass Guide- How to Buy and Use the JR Pass
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you may have heard about the Japan Rail Pass. It’s a convenient, easy to use pass designed for tourists who will be travelling…