Traveling

As we climbed aboard the Sea Dog IV, we felt giddy with excitement. This was our first boat tour ever on the Atlantic Coast of Canada, and we were going out to view one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic landmarks, Peggys Cove.  But there are so many more things to do in Peggy’s Cove than … Read more

We always thought that you had to see the polar bears in the winter. We had visions of massive glassed-in buggies crossing the white tundra landscape packed with people in search of the great polar bear. We never thought of walking with polar bears. Everyone knows that the polar bear is a dangerous bear and one … Read more

A lonely dusting of islands on the west coast of Canada, the Broken Group Islands are a kayaker’s dream destination. The group, which includes more than 100 uninhabited islands, is a secluded marine wilderness which offers adventure for paddlers of all ages and skill levels. The sheltered waters of the inner islands provide calm and … Read more

When going on an Antarctica Cruise, one would think that you need to pack a ton of travel gear and clothing. However, you may find that when you pack for an Antarctica Cruise, you can bring far less than you’d expect. When we went to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions, we were worried that we’d be bogged … Read more

We have never taken for granted how lucky we are to have the freedom to travel and how lucky we were to have our first opportunity to visit a faraway land in 2000. Dave and I often talk about how strange life can be. Who decides who has access to opportunity and how were we so lucky … Read more

Something we loved about taking a road trip along the South Shore of Nova Scotia was the varied accommodations.  When we travel, we like to mix things up between B&Bs, luxury hotels, and beachside cabins. These are our favourite places to stay in Nova Scotia from north to south. To see everything there is to … Read more

Nova Scotia is the perfect road-tripping destination. While most people explore the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton, the South of Nova Scotia is just as exciting. These stops along Southern Nova Scotia will make you want to pack your bags and go road-tripping through this incredible province of Atlantic Canada. We landed at the Halifax … Read more

It’s difficult to pack light and look good at the same time. That’s why it’s important to pack mix and match clothing that can be used over and over again to create new looks! Best Travel Clothes for Women While the cost of excess baggage goes up, everyone is jumping on the bandwagon to travel … Read more

Antarctica Cruise season is in full swing and if you are one of the lucky few to check the 7th continent off of your bucket list, you are going to want to create lasting memories of this trip of a lifetime. These Antarctica photography tips can help you capture those images. We’ve been fortunate to … Read more

We are in our 5th year of living in the Dominican Republic with our two babies that were born here, on this beautiful island. I know, immediately you think we live the life of tropical dreams: kids with messy, salt-water hair that knew how to surf before they knew how to crawl, coconuts for snacks, and piña … Read more