Category: Travel

  • THESE ARE FEW OF MY FAVOURITE BLOGS

    These are a few of my favourite things blogs (at the moment).I admit that some of the blogs I read fall out of my favour. Or the authors do not write something for quite some time (that holds a familiar tone..LOL). What can I say, I’m flighty at times.Nonetheless, these are the blogs that I…

  • SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – EDINBURGH CASTLE

    Carrying forward with the eerie, the city of Edinburgh, Scotland is considered the most haunted in all of Europe. Within it is the most haunted spot in Scotland – Edinburgh Castle. Encompassing a history that spans centuries, this remarkable castle has seen the some of the the worst in torture, battles and imprisonment. It is not surprising…

  • Music and Video

    Travel without music is well, like not getting dessert. It just adds to the experience. Whether you have your own playlist or a song plays randomly at that right moment, music cements those incredible moments and people into our hearts and minds for lifetime. No matter where I am I am transported back in time…

  • SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – MADAGASCAR

    No, this is not about the Dreamworks film of the same name. It is about the island country of the Republic of Madagascar.  With indigenous wildlife making upwards of 90% of that found on the island it is a bio-diverse locale indeed. However, years of human consumption has caused an increase in de-forestation and many animals are…

  • SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – GREAT WALL OF CHINA

    One of the most well known man-made creations is the legendary Great Wall of China. Having a history that spans centuries, this fantastic wall runs 21,196km/13,171mi. The intention of the wall was to provide fortification from attacking invaders from the north. Today it not only retains a historical importance but an architectural one as well.  This UNESCO…

  • Let The Birthday Shenanigans Begin!!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!  Yep, today is my birthday. If you are new here then you should know that LOOOOVE my birthday. Always have, even as kid. Now I’m just a grown-up kid. I do not feel my age and fortunately enough, I do not look my age (thanks mom and dad).  As many of…

  • Canada From This Canadian’s Viewpoint

    As a Canadian I often hear from travelers how Canada is a beautiful country and how friendly her people are (thank you!). Hearing that makes me swell with pride and gratitude. Yes, Canadians are proud of their country – very proud. Some may not be aware of that because our pride is presented in a…

  • SWEET DREAMS

    Zzzzzzz……huh? Wha…oh (rubbing sleepy eyes). Uh, hi there. I was just snoozing, enjoying dreamland. For me, dreaming is the best part of sleeping. I remember my dreams. The swirling colours, surreal backdrops, and my skin tingling from feeling the air or water around me. My senses envelope me while I dream. Bizarre scenarios, complex situations…