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…
The Haunting Beauty of Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah
Sometimes the best way to get to know a city is to visit its cemetery. Stories of success, failure, love, betrayal, good and evil are safely kept there, as legends…
Photo of the Week: Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine
As a lover of historic architecture, I couldn’t pass through St. Augustine without stopping at Castillo de San Marcos. The fort is not only the oldest structure in St. Augustine…
Tybee Island, Georgia- Photo Series
On the last of our 3 days in Savannah, we headed out to Tybee Island for the afternoon. Known as Savannah’s beach, Tybee Island is a short 20 minute drive…
How to Spend 3 Days in Savannah- Our Itinerary
I’m trying to think of a way to describe Savannah without gushing superlatives, but it just can’t be done. Savannah is one of the most interesting, easy-going and attractive cities…
Wormsloe Historic Site- Enjoying History and Nature in Savannah
Large, mossy oak trees as far as the eye can see. Rooted firmly in two strict rows, yet their branches are free, gently arching over the simple dirt road between…
The Squares of Savannah, Georgia
One of our favourite things to do in Savannah was simply walk around the historic district and visit the city’s beloved squares. Resting in the shade of giant oak trees,…
Devils Tower National Monument- History, Legends and Tips for Visiting
Driving through the rolling hills of northeast Wyoming we pass by vast grasslands, quiet ranches, and small country towns. The scenery is peaceful, undisturbed, and my mind easily wanders to…
6 Ways to Enjoy a Winter Trip to Jasper- The Best Winter Activities in Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park is a great place to visit year round, but it can be especially fun in the winter. Active travellers and outdoor adventurers will find plenty of activities…
Photo of the Week: Creek Street- Ketchikan, Alaska
A visit to Ketchikan would not be complete without a walk down the historic boardwalk of Creek Street. Creek Street is a collection of restaurants, shops, museums and private homes…
Photo of the Week: Winter in Osoyoos, British Columbia
Osoyoos is primarily known as a summer destination thanks to the hot temperatures, beautiful golf courses, and vineyards and orchards that surround Canada’s warmest lake. Yet, it’s also becoming a…
How to Spend 3 Days in Key West- Our Itinerary
At the furthest point of the Florida Keys sits Key West, a sub-tropical town full of life, colour and celebration, yet still laid back enough to sense the history and…
Audubon House and Tropical Gardens- An Oasis in the Heart of Key West
On the last of our 3 days in Key West, I decided to venture out on my own to visit some historic homes and museums. There are so many beautiful…
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum (and Cats!)
Key West is well known for its unique and historic houses, but perhaps none is more popular than the Hemingway Home. Visitors to Key West are keen on seeing the…
Key West Sunset Sail- The Appledore V Schooner
Sunsets in Key West are a much anticipated, highly celebrated, beloved event. For us, there was no better place to enjoy the changing colours of the evening sky than aboard…
Photo of the Week: Tybee Island Light Station
The Tybee Island Light Station is Georgia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse, at 144 feet (44 metres). Originally constructed in 1736 under the order of General James Oglethorpe, it has been…
Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson- Day Trip from Key West
Dry Tortugas National Park was the place I was most looking forward to visiting during our trip to the Florida Keys. I first discovered it in a photograph. It was…
Photo of the Week: Majestic Oak- Savannah, Georgia
One of my favourite things about visiting Savannah was seeing the abundance of large oak trees shading Savannah’s squares and walkways. Their moss draped branches contributed to the mystery and…
How to Spend a 10-hour Layover in San Francisco
When choosing our flights home from our trip to Florida, we had the option to have a 4-hour layover in Montreal, or a 10-hour layover in San Francisco. I had…