Off the Tourist Path in Paris
Wander away from the ‘usual suspects’ and explore some of the more unusual things to do in Paris, ‘off the beaten path’! When you think about Paris, which followsummer does ALOT; you probably think about...
Driving to a Pure Michigan Thanksgiving
Our final road trip destination: American Thanksgiving in Saugatuck, MI and a taste of Pure Michigan in the Fall. We pack the car with some late November woollies, winter jackets, boots and lots of reading material and head west...
Teaching Abroad: Travel With a Purpose
If you’re an adventurer at heart, you know that traveling is one of the best ways to make yourself happy. If you pair your desire to travel with a purpose with teaching abroad then you’re already getting an outline of a great,...
5 Amazing Places to Visit From Sydney to Canberra:
Instead of taking your regular three-hour drive via the M31 to reach Canberra from Sydney, why not spice up your Australia travel trip with some memorable stops along the way? Even such a short stretch of road in Australia hides...
The Day Before All Souls
It is the day before All Souls Day, and it seems appropriate today that we join friends and family as they visit the graves of their loved ones, for we will visit a couple of the many WWI cemeteries that dot this part of the...
Across the Normandy Countryside to Vimy
We start our drive out of France, our longest stay in one country since Australia, by heading to Dieppe (pronounced, we learned last night, as “deep” in Kiwi) and onwards towards the beaches of Normandy and, ultimately Vimy....
Checking Into Our Bali Oasis
Getting to Denpasar was very easy. A cheap cab ride to the airport, easy check-in (thanks to Raffles Class on Singapore Airlines), and some quick duty-free shopping for Absolut and Clinique, and we are happy to begin our Bali...
Spain and Cyprus: Books to Inspire Your Travel
I am doing what many Canadians do at this time of year – head for warmer climates, but for me, it's through these two books. Join me as I take a literary travel hop from Cyprus to Spain!
And Buddha Blesses All
A very wet Songkran Parade and wedding bands in Chiang Mai, Thailand! If you enjoy this Buddha memory, check out our other Thailand content! This turns out to be a wonderful, magical and somewhat mystical day. It starts...
Home Décor Ideas For Travelers
Even the most hardcore travelers can’t stay away from home forever. But what you can do to relive your adventures and show off your travel spirit constantly is include different travel décor pieces in your house interior design....