Have dreams, will travel
Should this title sound familiar that is because I did have a post with this title but somehow managed to unintentionally delete it — permanently. I’m not quite sure how that happened but it did. So here it is again and hopefully it will contain much of what I had included initially. "When preparing to... Continue Reading →
Dubbed "The Nature Island of the Caribbean", the small isle of Dominica may likely be one that you are not too familiar with - a well-kept secret if you will. Although I have heard of it I have not learned much about it myself. Well, until now. Let's take a look. So where is this... Continue Reading →
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com “DON’T CALL IT A DREAM, CALL IT A PLAN”ZELANA MONTMINY In Travel Tips I I listed some things to consider as you plan your upcoming trip as well as when you are away. Today will be a list of some online sites that may be of assistance for organizing and... Continue Reading →
Australia certainly is on my list of places to visit but I have yet to make there. I can say that Australia has been advertised often here in Canada since its recent re-opening and has been prominently displayed in many ways. And with summer soon winding down in Canada it makes sense for people to... Continue Reading →
Updated in July 2022Originally published Aug 18,2018 South Korea's second largest city, found in the southeast of the country, is the relaxed oceanside city of Busan. Blending urban landscapes with chill beaches and picturesque mountains lends this city of over 3.5 million inhabitants a vibrant yet down-to-earth feel, at least from what I understand (I... Continue Reading →
There is nothing quite like a road trip, be it cruising along the highway solo or heading on the open road, music blaring while laughing with your friends and family. Canada's westernmost province of BC (which I call home) has an abundance of places to get the wheels spinning while taking in stellar scenery and... Continue Reading →
The Bahamas, located in the West Indies (north of Cuba and southeast of the US state of Florida) are a popular place to holiday and cruise. This is not a surprise since it is a tropical climate; has over 3000 + islets, cays, and islands; and a vibrant culture. Of the all the locales to... Continue Reading →
Let’s head to one of the northernmost cities around. Found about 2200 km / 1242 mi south of the North Pole, in Northern Norway, is the city of Tromsø. This northern city is located on an island called Tromsøya not far from the mainland of Norway. Despite it’s far location it has a fair-sized population... Continue Reading →
If a destination has the title of “Best Island in the World” would you want to visit? I say yes, especially if it is the tear-drop shaped Philippine island of Siargao, which has been on my radar for a couple years after viewing several videos about it. It looks ridiculously beautiful and I have wanted... Continue Reading →
An archipelago of 113 islands, Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan. Historically the region was known as the Ryukyu Kingdom and had ties to China and later to Japan. This history has given Okinawa its own distinct culture and language and is the where karate has its roots. When the Ryukyu Kingdom was annexed... Continue Reading →
Yep, you read that right! I was pickpocketed in the Italian city that is known for this frequent act. I am officially another pickpocketed statistic. Now, before I go any further with my tale of unknowingly having my purse lightened of approximately $13 Canadian dollars I want to stress, that despite this unfortunate occurrence, I... Continue Reading →
What do craft beer and the Gold Rush of the mid-eighteenth century have in common? Both altered the history of BC's capital city of Victoria. In the mid-1800s, as would-be millionaires stocked up on supplies in Victoria en route north to seek their fortunes in gold, the population of the future capital surged rapidly. It... Continue Reading →
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