Have dreams, will travel
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 →
You would be hard pressed to find someone who does not like the idea of languidly enjoying a golden sunset on a white sand beach while sipping on fresh coconut juice as a balmy breeze rustles through the leaves of palm trees. Days of relaxing bliss and warm sun kissed skin on a beautiful island... Continue Reading →
Updated May 2, 2021 (first posted March 10, 2013) In trying to decide on today's spot I decided to update an older post as I believe it is worth a re-visit. And, in all honesty, I didn't have much information listed about this stunning locale originally. I have wanted to see this part of the... Continue Reading →
This pandemic has been all sorts of things, we all know that. It has affected everyone in some way or another. For me, much of it has been a time of reflection and thought. And as it has progressed over time I have come to a few realizations. In regards to travel, there are two... Continue Reading →
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 →
Fishing as a recreational activity is enjoyed the world over. Canada is no exception. It's a popular pastime that brings travellers from all over to fish in our clear waters. The northernmost Canadian territory of Nunavut (capital city is Iqaluit) is a superb destination to cast a line and reel in some catches. The largest... Continue Reading →
Ontario is Canada's second largest province in area as well as the most populous. It is home to the capital city of Ottawa, a very large section of Niagara Falls (the Horeshoe Falls), and Drake's hometown of The 6 (that'd be Toronto). Ontario is also where you find the Bonnechere Caves. The Bonnechere Caves are... Continue Reading →
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 →
Venturing out into Greater Vancouver increases the options for walking and hiking. Greater Vancouver is made up of several cities so transit is often an option. Otherwise you can reach them by vehicle, or even cycling. As in Part 1, this list is not exhaustive nor have I been to all of them. For more... Continue Reading →
The Canadian Rocky Mountains are a sight to see. I myself have only seen them briefly on a short break in Canmore, AB during a long long bus ride. It truly was one of the most beautiful sites I have ever seen. That being said, I should really see more of this incredible mountain range... Continue Reading →
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 →
Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula (official name is La Gaspésie) is one of the province's top places to visit and a stunning area for a memorable road trip. This large peninsula (31 000+ sq km / 11 000+ sq miles) runs along the southern shore of the St Lawrence River then juts out into the Gulf of St Lawrence.... Continue Reading →
Wanders The World 