Things to Do in Dawson City- A Gold Rush Good Time in the Yukon
There’s no place in Canada quite like Dawson City. This quirky northern town in the Yukon will transport you back to a time when the streets were dirt, sidewalks made…
Romantic St. Augustine- Our Favourite Romantic Things to Do in St. Augustine
It was 11:00 pm when we pulled into town for a romantic getaway in St. Augustine, Florida. The historic downtown was quiet, moonlight shining down on the empty streets as…
Tombstone Territorial Park Flightseeing Tour- The Yukon, Canada
As my helicopter lifted off from the outskirts of Dawson City, I had no idea what to expect from my flightseeing tour of Tombstone Territorial Park. The scenery around Dawson…
Canoeing the Yukon River- Whitehorse to Takhini River Bridge
My canoe trip on the Yukon River, from Whitehorse to the Takhini River bridge, took only 3 hours but left me with a wealth of lasting emotions. It was an…
A Week in the Yukon- Unforgettable Experiences in Canada’s Northwest
The Call of the North. It’s not some cute marketing slogan but rather a true, deep-rooted feeling that’s impossible to shake after visiting the Yukon. The Yukon’s had a hold on me…
Walking the Fortifications of Québec City
Québec City has many things to brag about, but what makes it truly unique is the fortification wall that surrounds the historic district of Old Québec. As the only fortified…
2 Days in Québec City- Enjoying European Charm in Canada
It’s not hard to fall in love with Québec City. Only two blocks into the Old Town and I was already head over heels. I still vividly remember the moment…
Deadwood, South Dakota- Gambling, Gunslinging and Ghosts
In a world where things seem to change in a blink of an eye, Deadwood remains much as it was in 1876 during the height of the Black Hills Gold…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Photo of the Week: Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park
When we first arrived at Sylvan Lake, in South Dakota’s Custer State Park, I was shocked (in a good way) by its unique appearance. Rising up from the shore line,…
Boat Tour of Islamorada- Visiting Bloodline Filming Locations
Islamorada was a place I wasn’t familiar with until I became hooked on the Netflix original series Bloodline. This gripping family drama and thriller is set in the Florida Keys,…
Visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial- An American Cultural Icon
Gazing over the Black Hills of South Dakota are the faces of four American presidents, sculpted in stone on the face of Mount Rushmore. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt…
Photo of the Week: Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale
Bonnet House is place where you can go to feel miles away from Fort Lauderdale, without ever leaving the city. This colourful, plantation-style home is surrounded by lush, sub-tropical gardens,…
Exploring Everglades National Park- Places to Visit in Two Days
Life. Diversity. Those are the two words that first come to mind when I think about Florida’s Everglades National Park. In just one park, you can enjoy an impressive variety…