Sumahan on the Water – A Unique Istanbul Hotel That Has It All
While en route to Russia for the Sochi Olympics we had close to a 24-hour layover in Istanbul. Normally a layover of this duration…
Making the Most of that Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport Layover
On my way to Russia for the Sochi Winter Olympics, I had a 20+ hour layover in Istanbul. Normally this type of delay would excite…
Gear Review: Lowepro Event Messenger Camera Bags
With the recent purchase of my Olympus e-pl5 camera and with my around the world trip looming I have been left with the need…
My Heineken Experience – Is it worth your Euro’s?
Of all the things to see and do with our short time in the wonderfully charming city of Amsterdam, we end up at a…
Instagramming Dubai
I‘m not exactly sure what I was expecting when I touched down in Dubai. Tim Horton’s no. Desert and sand yes. Still, the modern…
A Most Unique Amsterdam Accommodation- Hotel de Windketel Review
A Most Unique Amsterdam Accommodation – Hotel de Windketel Review When I originally set out looking for a unique Amsterdam accommodation I had a…
Amsterdam Food & Brew in 60 Seconds
Amsterdam Food & Brew in 60 Seconds Even though we only had a day in Amsterdam on this trip, we ate and drank like…
A Couple Dam Hungry Birds – An Amsterdam Foodie Tour Review
A Couple Dam Hungry Birds – An Amsterdam Foodie Tour When I first visited Amsterdam I remember thinking that the food was bad. Really…
How to do Reykjavik in 3 Days – The Perfect Stopover to or from Europe
Here it is. My favorite itinerary for my favorite volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic – How to do Reykjavik in 3…
Instagramming Istanbul
Istanbul. Where the continents of Europe and Asia meet. The result is an amazing collection of sights, sounds, and culture. The food, architecture, and people…
Instagramming Cappadocia
What an amazingly odd and unique corner of the earth. Instagramming Cappadocia is a quick recap of my time in central Turkey. Plenty of write…
My Sochi Fan Experience
My Sochi Fan Experience After traveling all night you would think I would have been exhausted. Thoughts of past Olympic experiences kept…
Instagramming Sochi 2014
Still no Sochi blog yet but hey, I’ve got pictures! Instagramming Sochi 2014 is a quick recap of my blurry time in Russia. Thoughts and…
Sochi 2014 in 60 Seconds
Sochi 2014 in 60 Seconds Here is a quick post to say we came, we saw, we drank, we celebrated and we left. No issues…
Winter Olympic Sites I Have Visited
With my visit to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics coming to an end I thought I would start a list of all the Winter Olympic sites…
Iceland in 60 Seconds
Here is a quick Iceland in 60 Seconds recap of my latest trip to the land of fire and ice. Geysers, waterfalls, glaciers, and…
Instagramming Amsterdam
Our whirlwind stop in the Netherlands was a bloated one. We ate, drank, then drank some more. We had a great time stuffing ourselves…
Instagramming Iceland
Formulating thoughts and putting words on paper is proving to be a struggle on this trip. Between rushing to attractions and catching flights there…
Vancouver to SEATAC via Quick Shuttle
Vancouver to SEATAC via Quick Shuttle For vacationing Vancouverites, finding the cheapest flight to that warm destination often means flying out of Seattle. Prices can be significantly…
Around the World 2014 Itinerary
Around the World 2014 Itinerary Here it is. My Around the World 2014 Itinerary. From the frozen tundra of Iceland to the deserts (or…
Super Bowl Eats
Man, that was a beating..and I’m not talking about the game. Much like Payton Manning, my stomach called it quits after the first quarter….
Switching to Manual – Olympus e-pl5 Camera Review
For years now I have said I need to get better at taking pictures and for years I have been putting it off. I’ve…
Caitlyn O’Dowd on Visiting all the Summer Olympic Sites
Meet Caitlyn, an Australian expat currently living in the Netherlands who has an interesting travel passion – visiting all the summer Olympic sites in…
Visiting Bellingham – The Portland of the North.
In the past couple of years Portland’s popularity as a tourist destination has skyrocketed, especially for folks from Vancouver (BC). Vancouver’s love of all…
This Life in Bucket List Trips
I know. I hear ya. Not another bucket list. But hey, this list is about my bucket list trips. Although it seems a bit…