Travel

Adventures in Coffee Making

2019-11-17

Coffee is the most important liquid in the entire universe, and we met some of the Colombian farmers who produce it by hand.

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Camping Griffon's pebble beach

Was Canadian Whisky Smuggled to Al Capone From Our Beach in l’Anse-au-Griffon?

2018-03-17

Was Canadian whisky smuggled to Al Capone from our beach in l’Anse-au-Griffon? Local legend might be historical fact.

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More Street Art: Murals of Isla Mujeres

2018-01-27

The inventive and talented street artists of Isla Mujeres have been busy. Check out some more stunningly beautiful murals including new 3d effects and other tricks!

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Queen Maev by J. C. Leyendecker

Queen of the Stone Age

2017-07-20

In the stygian darkness of her stone tomb, Maebh slumbers in state. On her head is a crown, in her hands a sword, and at her feet, her war chariot. In Ireland, a country awash with history and legend, there is always more to discover.

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Street Art: Murals of Isla Mujeres

2017-05-16

One of Isla Mujeres island’s many charms is that many of its buildings are covered by beautiful murals, and each street corner reveals new artistic vistas.

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Crashed Ice Ottawa 2017

2017-03-05

Velocity enthusiasts rocket themselves down an ice rollercoaster during the Red Bull Ice Cross Downhill World Championship in Ottawa.

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Downtown Cardiff with castle in background

Betting Would Be Easy If You Knew The Future

2016-09-29

In which a traveler from the not-so-distant future tells us a sports result.

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Connemara skyline

Wild Atlantic Way: Connemara and the Sky Road

2016-09-21

Wild Atlantic Way: The spectacular Connemara region has a tremendous bleak beauty that leaves a real impression.

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Ring of Kerry road with sheep in foreground

Wild Atlantic Way: Ring of Kerry, Skelligs, and Valentia Island

2016-09-21

Exploring the famous Ring of Kerry in south-west Ireland.

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A castle in the nearby national park

Lakes of Killarney

2016-09-16

Killarney Lakes area is more than just a great base to explore some of Ireland’s more famous scenery – it is a wonderful vacation spot of its own.

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A Connemara Love Story

2016-09-14

Boy meets girl: A Connemara love story, with a castle and cathedral.

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“Cinco de Mayo: Fury Road” in Puebla

2016-05-09

You know you are in for one hell of a Cinco de Mayo parade when you see a giant fort roll slowly by, bellowing smoke from explosions and throwing the bodies of soldiers and horses into the air.

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Manchones Reef, Isla Mujeres

Scuba Diving off Isla Mujeres

2016-04-17

Isla Mujeres in Mexico offers fun and interesting options for scuba divers of all levels.

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Dog Sitting in Isla Mujeres

2016-04-08

A canine companion is our excuse to relax on Mexico’s beautiful Isla Mujeres.

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Bytown By Biplane

2015-08-31

Every day above Ottawa a biplane loops, slides and slips the summer skies.
What better way to see the city?

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Trip Review: Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort

2015-06-22

Get pampered at a posh family-friendly resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya.

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Gaspesie Fall Colours

Gaspesie – Fall Colours

2014-10-15

Gaspésie is a large peninsula in Eastern Quebec jutting out into the Gulf of St Lawrence, dramatically dominated by cliffs hills and mountains, criss-crossed with rivers and valleys, and bordered by the sea. What better time to visit it than the autumn?

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National Air and Space Museum Mall Exhibits / Photo by National Air and Space Museum.

National Air and Space Museum or Udvar-Hazy Center?

2014-02-22

If you had to choose between Washington DC’s Smithsonian Air and Space Museum or the Udvar-Hazy Center, which would you pick and why?

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Top 10 Reasons Yucatán Peninsula Rocks

2014-01-03

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is an amazing place to explore! Here are my top ten reasons why it should be on any traveler’s “must visit” list of world destinations.

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Cenote Diving in the Yucatan

2013-12-18

Cenotes are water-filled limestone caves that hold a special place in Mayan folklore – and are great fun to explore. I’m lucky to be on vacation in Mexico and jumped at the chance to see them above and below the water line.

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