Let's continue on with the Sunday Special focusing on destinations I have visited. Today we head to a small island in the Caribbean. This unique locale in the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles is the shared island of Saint-Martin (French) and Sint Maarten (Dutch). This beautiful place is the smallest island shared by two countries. I was... Continue Reading →
Which Way?
Long Distance Walks in the World Got an itch to get out and go for a long walk? And by "long walk" I mean a really LONG walk. From centuries old routes to newly minted tracks there is no lack of places to wander on foot in this world. Many trails have been experiencing a... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories
In addition to the Canada's 10 provinces there are 3 territories, with the Northwest Territories nestled between the Yukon and Nunavut in the north of the country. It is here in the NWT that you find the largest lakes found entirely in Canada: Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake. Today we will look at... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), Peru
Peru is not lacking in places to see and visit. In recent years Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain has exploded in fame, almost rivalling Machu Picchu in its popularity. This relatively "new" destination has become an Instagram gem, albeit often extensively photoshopped or filtered. Peru's Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) on a clear day - Photo credit: Christian... Continue Reading →
Photos Along The Way
Hello. Decided to post a few of the photos I've taken. I'm currently in León for a couple nights. I will write more about the Camino when I am home, about the Camino moments that stand out. Until then... Visit some churches (those ceilings though!) Those sunrises never get old. All photos taken and owned... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Ciudad Perdida, Colombia
An ancient city set deep into the forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in the South American country of Colombia is where we visit today. Ciudad Perdida, built most likely by the Tairona peoples, it was a significant hub for the ruling powers through to the arrival of Spanish. Believed to be... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Busan, South Korea
Today we're going to check out South Korea's second largest city and the world's ninth busiest port: Busan. Located on the southeast coast this urban centre of 3.6 million residents has plenty to offer. Being a seaside port it is has beaches where you can relax and then take to the nearby mountains for some... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – The Great Trail, Canada
HAPPY CANADA DAY! Today, July 1st, is Canada's birthday. This nation is relatively young and though we do have some interesting historical sites much of the allure of this country comes from it's vast and varied natural beauty. Canada has rugged coastlines, serene beaches, vibrant cities, quaint towns, majestic mountains, and incredible wildlife. Really it's... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Kandersteg, Switzerland
While watching an episode of "One Strange Rock" on National Geographic Channel I observed a giant wall of ice and someone scaling it. The name of this behemoth frozen waterfall is Breitwangflue or "Crack Baby" (hmmm) and its located in Switzerland. Now I am not one for ice climbing or any kind of climbing for that... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Utah, USA
Happy New Year! I hope it has started well for everyone. Welcome back to the next Sunday Special. We are close the end of the alphabet, at the letter "U". So today we'll take a look at the American state of Utah. One of the the "Four Corners" states where Utah, Colorado, Idaho, and New... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Réunion Island
A small island that is blessed with natural beauty is tucked away in the Indian Ocean in the shadows of Madagascar and Mauritius. This isle, known as Réunion Island, is located approximately 700 km / 434 miles east and 200 km / 124 miles southwest of Madagascar and Mauritius, respectively. As a French overseas island it is... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Kauai, USA
The small American archipelago of Hawaii boasts some beautiful landscape in its Pacific Ocean location. The oldest of the 8 main islands is Kauai, it is the fourth largest and is located northwest of the island of Oahu. Referred to as the "Garden Isle", its lush and jungle-like terrain offers beauty like no other. Having myself... Continue Reading →