Photo of the Week: Peyto Lake, Banff National Park
As a lifelong resident of Alberta, and frequent visitor to Banff National Park, it’s very odd that I hadn’t visited Peyto Lake before now. Over the last few months, I…
Prague at Night- Photo Series
My favourite time of day to explore Prague was late at night. After dark, the crowds of tourists disappear, but the city is still very much alive. Seeing Prague’s important…
Kutná Hora Day Trip- Getting to Know the City of Silver
As much as I adored Prague, I was eager to make a side trip out of the city to explore a bit more of the Czech Republic. We decided to…
Photo of the Week: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius
The origins of Pompeii may be unfamiliar to most, but the city’s catastrophic demise is a story known around the world. Pompeii was founded by the Campanian Oscans in the…
Parque Marti- The Historic Heart of Cienfuegos, Cuba
Cienfuegos was just a quick stop on our excursion to Trinidad, but as soon as I stepped off the bus at Parque Marti, I was wishing we could stay at…
What to Expect on Your First Trip to Cuba- A First Time Visitor’s Guide
Cuba is a fascinating and unique country, with enough diversity to please all types of travellers. History buffs will feel as though time has stood still in Cuba’s charming colonial…
Photo of the Week: Elliott Bay Sunset, Seattle
This photo of Elliott Bay was taken from the observation deck of the Seattle Space Needle. The bustling waterfront was calming down for the evening as the setting sun cast…
Hiking Guanayara National Park, Cuba
During our stay in Varadero, we booked an excursion that took us to Trinidad and the Escambray Mountains, where we spent the night in Topes de Collantes nature reserve park….
The Paris Museum Pass- What Is It and Should You Buy It?
Many cities these days offer tourist cards that visitors can buy to get free or discounted entrance tickets to popular attractions. We’ve bought these cards in a few cities and…
Photo of the Week: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens
In the centre of Athens, just southeast of the Acropolis, stands the ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus. In 1515 BC, Athenian tyrant Peisistratos laid the foundation for what he envisioned…
What to Expect on Your First Trip to Europe- A First Time Visitor’s Guide
Ever since my first trip to Europe as a teenager in 1998, it’s been one of my favourite places to travel to. There are a lot of reasons why I…
Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens- History, Photos and Tips for Visiting
On our first day in Vienna, we jumped right in and set off to Schönbrunn Palace, looking to experience the imperial nostalgia Vienna is famous for. Schönbrunn Palace is a…
Photo of the Week: Leaning Tower of Pisa
Standing on the sprawling lawn of the Campo dei Miracoli, is a collection of some of Europe’s best Romanesque architecture, and one of the world’s greatest architectural blunders- the Leaning…
Neuschwanstein Castle- The Theatrical Creation of “Mad” King Ludwig
This blog post about Neuschwanstein Castle is Part Two of a two part series about Bavaria’s fairy tale castles. In Part One, we explored the village of Hohenschwangau then toured…
Hohenschwangau Castle- Childhood Home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria
This blog post about Hohenschwangau Castle is Part One of a two part series about Bavaria’s fairy tale castles. In Part Two we will visit Neuschwanstein Castle. The Fairytale Castles…
Photo of the Week: Matthias Church, Budapest
Matthias Church is understandably one of the main attractions on Castle Hill in Budapest. After all, it is one of Hungary’s most important churches. It has hosted many coronations since its…
Exploring the Plazas of Old Havana
La Habana Vieja, or Old Havana, is the historic heart of Cuba’s capital city and the largest colonial centre in Latin America. Full of colour and personality, it’s a mix…
Photo of the Week: Theatre at Epidaurus, Greece
Epidaurus was once celebrated as a place of miraculous healing, but these days visitors don’t come seeking a cure for what ails them, they flock to see the remarkable ancient…
Getting to Know Trinidad- Colonial Architecture and Colourful Charm in Cuba
Trinidad is the place I was most looking forward to visiting in Cuba. I had heard so many great things about this delightful, small town, and lucky for me, it…
A Night Out at the Tropicana Havana- Review, Photos and Tips for Visiting
Since 1939, the Tropicana has been Cuba’s defining cabaret show. At this famous open-air nightclub in a lush tropical garden estate, guests are entertained by a colourful medley of song…