Skip to content
Travel? Yes Please!
  • AboutExpand
    • Meet Rhonda
    • Rhonda’s Story
    • Work With Me
    • Contact Me
  • DestinationsExpand
    • AfricaExpand
      • Egypt
    • AsiaExpand
      • Japan
    • CaribbeanExpand
      • Cuba
      • Jamaica
    • Europe
    • Middle EastExpand
      • Jordan
      • Turkey
    • North AmericaExpand
      • Canada
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • OceaniaExpand
      • Easter Island
    • PolarExpand
      • Antarctica & Subantarctic
    • South AmericaExpand
      • Argentina
      • Bolivia
      • Chile
      • Peru
      • Uruguay
  • Travel Resources
  • Travel TipsExpand
    • First Time Visitor Guides
    • Itineraries
    • Solo Travel
    • General Advice
  • Special InterestsExpand
    • Archaeological Sites
    • Nature & Adventure
    • Romantic Getaways
    • World Heritage Sites
  • PhotographyExpand
    • Portfolio
    • Photo Series
    • Photo of the Week
Travel? Yes Please!

First Time Visitor Guides

Visiting Torres del Paine National Park- A First Time Visitor’s Guide to Torres del Paine

Visiting Torres del Paine National Park- A First Time Visitor’s Guide to Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine National Park is one of Chile’s most stunning natural areas. With distinctive mountains, brilliant turquoise lakes, cracking glaciers, wildlife sighting opportunities, and spectacular hikes, the park is…

Read More Visiting Torres del Paine National Park- A First Time Visitor’s Guide to Torres del PaineContinue

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Jordan- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Jordan- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

Jordan, in the heart of the Middle East, is a welcoming country known for its striking landscapes and historically significant ancient sites.  Beyond its natural beauty and famous archaeological areas,…

Read More What to Expect on Your First Trip to Jordan- A First Time Visitor’s GuideContinue

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Egypt- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Egypt- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

Egypt is such an iconic, recognizable destination that we felt pretty confident about what to expect when visiting Egypt for the first time, at least when it came to attractions….

Read More What to Expect on Your First Trip to Egypt- A First Time Visitor’s GuideContinue

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Antarctica- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Antarctica- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

There was no trip that I anticipated more than our first trip to Antarctica. Almost two years in the making, I didn’t know what to expect from our journey to…

Read More What to Expect on Your First Trip to Antarctica- A First Time Visitor’s GuideContinue

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Paris- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Paris- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

I’ll always remember my first trip to Paris. I was in the eleventh grade, on a school trip to experience the French culture I’d been learning about and romanticizing in…

Read More What to Expect on Your First Trip to Paris- A First Time Visitor’s GuideContinue

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Switzerland- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Switzerland- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

My first trip to Switzerland was a long time coming- it was a place I’d dreamed about visiting for many years before I finally went. I’d spent hours admiring photos,…

Read More What to Expect on Your First Trip to Switzerland- A First Time Visitor’s GuideContinue

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Ireland- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Ireland- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

As I was leaving for my first trip to Ireland, I felt more relaxed than I usually do before visiting a new country. The excited anxiety that I normally experience…

Read More What to Expect on Your First Trip to Ireland- A First Time Visitor’s GuideContinue

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Bolivia- A First Time Visitor’s Guide for Travelling in Bolivia

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Bolivia- A First Time Visitor’s Guide for Travelling in Bolivia

Of the three countries we visited during our 3 week trip to South America, I was most nervous about visiting Bolivia. People either seemed to love it or hate it,…

Read More What to Expect on Your First Trip to Bolivia- A First Time Visitor’s Guide for Travelling in BoliviaContinue

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Japan- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Japan- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

It’s hard not to love Japan. Beautiful and evocative, Japan awakens your imagination and captures your heart. Japan is a nation that’s not afraid of innovation and progress, yet is…

Read More What to Expect on Your First Trip to Japan- A First Time Visitor’s GuideContinue

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Cuba- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

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…

Read More What to Expect on Your First Trip to Cuba- A First Time Visitor’s GuideContinue

What to Expect on Your First Trip to Europe- A First Time Visitor’s Guide

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…

Read More What to Expect on Your First Trip to Europe- A First Time Visitor’s GuideContinue

Welcome

I'm Rhonda, a curious Canadian who makes it a priority to travel every chance I get!

I describe my travel style as "laid back luxe" and enjoy a mix of outdoor adventures and historic sites.

LEARN MORE

JOIN 100,000 OTHERS FOLLOWING OUR TRAVELS

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Copyright

© 2025 Travel? Yes Please!
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • About
    • Meet Rhonda
    • Rhonda’s Story
    • Work With Me
    • Contact Me
  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • Egypt
    • Asia
      • Japan
    • Caribbean
      • Cuba
      • Jamaica
    • Europe
    • Middle East
      • Jordan
      • Turkey
    • North America
      • Canada
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • Oceania
      • Easter Island
    • Polar
      • Antarctica & Subantarctic
    • South America
      • Argentina
      • Bolivia
      • Chile
      • Peru
      • Uruguay
  • Travel Resources
  • Travel Tips
    • First Time Visitor Guides
    • Itineraries
    • Solo Travel
    • General Advice
  • Special Interests
    • Archaeological Sites
    • Nature & Adventure
    • Romantic Getaways
    • World Heritage Sites
  • Photography
    • Portfolio
    • Photo Series
    • Photo of the Week