Discovering the Beauty and Intrigue of Dürnstein
As we cruised the Wachau Valley past small villages, castle ruins and vineyards, I was happy to sit back, relax and enjoy the view. That is until I saw a…
Photo of the Week: Autumn in Edmonton’s River Valley
I may not always be the biggest fan of my home city, but there is one thing I can’t deny- Edmonton has a beautiful river valley, especially in the fall….
Cruising Austria’s Scenic Wachau Valley
After happily saying goodbye to Vienna for the day, I sat on the train eagerly anticipating our final destination. We were heading towards one of Austria’s most beautiful landscapes, the Wachau Valley….
Melk Abbey- A Jewel on the Danube
Melk Abbey is one of those places I decided to visit solely because it was a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I wasn’t familiar with its history or what treasures we…
Photo of the Week: Stephansdom, Vienna
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or Stephansdom, is one of Vienna’s most visited sites. As the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna, St. Stephen’s is the most important religious…
How to Spend 4 Days in Paris- Our Itinerary
Paris is one of my favourite cities, the one that made me fall in love with travelling. Paris is romantic, cultured and sophisticated, with so much to see and do….
Winter in Jasper National Park- A Frosty Photo Series
Long, cold, and dreary. Those are all words that we Albertans tend to use when describing our winters. I can agree with the long and, most of the time, cold,…
Photo of the Week: Mule Deer in Jasper National Park
As a huge animal lover, I am always on the lookout for wildlife when I travel. While I don’t always have the best of luck in some destinations, I never…
The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk- Alberta’s Coolest Hike
Peering over the edge of a snow covered bridge, I have to catch my breath when I think about how far down the canyon below is. Fifty-one meters- the same…
8 Reasons to Visit Jasper in January (and All Winter Long!)
When people see pictures of Jasper, or hear about the fantastic opportunities for outdoor adventure, they don’t need much convincing to pay a visit. Jasper’s natural beauty sells itself! Once…
Snowshoeing in Jasper- Our First Experience and Why You Should Try it Too!
When I signed us up to go on a snowshoeing excursion in Jasper National Park, both Mike and I didn’t know what to expect. In all honesty, we were kind…
Photo of the Week: Gellért Monument, Budapest
Across from Budapest’s Elizabeth Bridge is a stone staircase leading up to a large memorial for St. Gellért, Hungary’s first missionary. The statue’s location is not only dramatic in terms…
Exploring Salzburg’s Old Town- A Self-Guided Walking Tour
One visit to Salzburg’s Old Town is all it takes to realize that the city incorporates the very best of Austria, into one pretty little package. Sprawling mountain views, ornate…
Photo of the Week: Pilgrimage Church of St. Coloman
Standing alone in the middle of a green meadow near Schwangau, Germany, is the pretty little Pilgrimage Church of St. Coloman. The church was named after an Irish pilgrim who,…
Germany in Black and White- Photo Series
Every so often, I like to do a collection of travel photos in black and white. This ongoing series of mine started when I did a post of Rome in…
Palais Garnier- One of Paris’ Most Elegant Buildings
There are numerous reasons to love Paris- one being its exquisite architecture. Even with so many beautiful buildings in Paris, inside and out, there is one that rises to the…
How to Spend 3 Days in Havana- Our Itinerary
Havana is a lively capital city, full of charisma and, often times, crumbling charm. Friendly, colourful, and exuberant, Havana is worth a visit on any trip to Cuba. Days in…
Photo of the Week: Downtown Vancouver and Burrard Inlet
Vancouver is one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. The city’s skyline is sophisticated and clean, its glass-walled buildings reflecting blues and greens from the surrounding ocean and mountains. This is…
Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña- Visiting Havana’s Mighty Fortress
As we walked around during our 3 days in Havana, I couldn’t help but look across the channel and wonder- “What is that giant stone wall?” It seemed like it…
Photo of the Week: Diablo Lake, North Cascades Highway
Diablo Lake is just one of many beautiful stops along the North Cascades Highway in Washington, one of America’s most scenic drives. The lake is captivating, to say the least….