Towards the end May of 2022 I went on holiday to Halfiax, NS with a good friend. This was my first time to Halifax and Atlantic Canada, and it did not disappoint. Halifax is largest city in the area and is situated on the southern shores of the province, right on Halifax Harbour, one of... Continue Reading →
On to 2023 – Happy New Year
Happy New Year! I sincerely hope this finds you well. And it certainly has been some time since I posted. I hadn’t even realized how long it has been. I suppose that there can sum up my 2022. It was a hectic year with many changes. Although I did not travel in the way I... Continue Reading →
Travel Tips I – Before You Go
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 →
Sunday Special – Dominica
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 →
Sunday Special – Whitsunday Islands, Australia
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 →
Sunday Special – Busan, South Korea
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 →
Road Trippin’ – Penticton, BC
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 →
Sunday Special – Bimini, Bahamas
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 →
Sunday Special – Tromsø, Norway
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 →
Sunday Special – Siargao, Philippines
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 →
Sunday Special – Okinawa, Japan
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 →
I Was Pickpocketed In Naples!
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 →