It’s taken me nearly two years, but I’m finally sharing one of my favourite travel stops ever, the Great Mosque of Paris. Pretty much my whole life I’ve kept a mental list of places I read about and became interested in. Paris has always topped that list, and Notre Dame specifically (courtesy a certain Hunchback). There […]

Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say Juneau? Snow, cruise ships, and maybe Alaskan salmon? After my recent trip to Juneau I can tell you that if you visit in the summer, you’ll definitely see cruise ships, there is some snow on the mountains, and yes, they do have some […]

Throw darts at a map? Spin the globe and go wherever your finger lands? Or maybe look at the most trending locations to visit according to Conde Naste? How is one supposed to choose their next travel destination with so many possible options? This is the question my mind has been pondering lately. I absolutely […]

It’s no secret that I love museums (and libraries, antique shops, or old filing cabinets full of forgotten paperwork). Any afternoon that connects me to history, art, or language is perfection, but a night at the museum with my kids, that’s the ultimate experience! We recently got to spend a few evening hours wandering the […]

Hey guys…starting a new series today called ‘Detour’. While travelling I’m forever searching for off-the beaten track destinations, little known restaurants, and unexpected treasures. More often than not, these experiences become my absolute favourite travel stories, and these gems are found because I took an unexpected detour. Just like my stay at the Enderby Treehouse […]

Everybody loves an extended holiday, but the truth is, sometimes a weekend getaway is all you have time for or can afford. I’m a big fan of the 2 nights away type of trips. They let you disconnect from work and responsibilities, but they don’t require too much planning or investment. Cowichan BC is the […]