KeepGo International SIM Review – Connected #RTW
byKeepGo SIM Card Review – Connected #RTW On my latest trip around the world I was very fortunate to have one helluva travel partner…
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My take on Travel gear, Accommodations, Excursions, and Attractions.
Cooking with Turkish Flavours – A Unique Istanbul Cooking Class Experience
byWhen people ask me what it is that makes my favourite countries stand out, the food almost always has something to do with it….
Why is the Neorion TripAdvisors #1 hotel in Istanbul?
byFor our last couple of days in Istanbul, we were treated to a stay at the Neorion – Istanbul’s number one hotel on TripAdvisor. With…
Baylosuites – Feeling at Home in Istanbul
byAfter spending an incredibly relaxing time in Cappadocia floating over the moon-like landscape and sleeping like posh Flintstones, we found ourselves back to the…
That Time I Slept in a Cave | Kale Konak Cappadocia Cave Hotel Review
byWhile looking for unique accommodations in Cappadocia I found out that cave hotels are all the rage. Sold. A Cappadocia cave hotel, for those…
A day in Cappadocia with New Göreme Tour’s
byAfter spending an amazing morning with Voyager Balloons experiencing Cappadocia from above we were ready for a closer look. With the help of New Göreme…
Sumahan on the Water – A Unique Istanbul Hotel That Has It All
byWhile en route to Russia for the Sochi Olympics we had close to a 24-hour layover in Istanbul. Normally a layover of this duration…
Gear Review: Lowepro Event Messenger Camera Bags
byWith 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?
byOf all the things to see and do with our short time in the wonderfully charming city of Amsterdam, we end up at a…
A Most Unique Amsterdam Accommodation- Hotel de Windketel Review
byA Most Unique Amsterdam Accommodation – Hotel de Windketel Review When I originally set out looking for a unique Amsterdam accommodation I had a…
A Couple Dam Hungry Birds – An Amsterdam Foodie Tour Review
byA Couple Dam Hungry Birds – An Amsterdam Foodie Tour When I first visited Amsterdam I remember thinking that the food was bad. Really…
Vancouver to SEATAC via Quick Shuttle
byVancouver 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…
Switching to Manual – Olympus e-pl5 Camera Review
byFor years now I have said I need to get better at taking pictures and for years I have been putting it off. I’ve…
Visiting Bellingham – The Portland of the North.
byIn 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…
The Hippest Camera Strap around?
byThe Hippest Camera Strap around? With the purchase my new Olympus e-pl5 camera there became a need for a better way to carry it…
How I Booked an Around the World Trip for Under $1,600
by6 weeks 6 Countries 7 flights All for under 1,600 Canadian loonies. And it could have been cheaper. The Goal An around the world…
Traveling the World on 25 Dollars a Day
byAgness Walwinder – Traveling the World on 25 Dollars a Day Meet Agness, a 23-year-old Pole and University graduate in English and Spanish language who…
My New Travel Partner – Surface RT
byWith an upcoming around the world trip that is taking me from frozen tundra to tropical beaches (and everything in between..literally) I have to really think…
A Day at the Scandinave Spa Whistler BC
byOn a recent trip to Whistler BC, I was invited to enjoy an afternoon at the Scandinave Spa. This mountainside getaway is obviously ideal…
How to Make a Better Caesar
byAdmittedly, this week’s Worldly Eats recipe is a bit of a cop out. No exotic dish or complicated steps today. Why so? Because I…
Home Exchanging – Interview with author Sandra Pearson
byWith the rise of vacation home rental sites like Airbnb.com and Roomorama.com it is no surprise that there is a shift in the way travelers…
3 Unique Golf Experiences in Puerto Vallarta
byWhile searching for things to do outside of our resort grounds I was pleasantly surprised to see the number of golf courses available in…
Sneaking Alcohol Into a Festival
byOr Cruise, Concert, or Other Outdoor Event. Are you tired of spending top dollar for those summer festivals tickets only to be forced to…
Seattle on the Cheap
bySince 2006 my birthday has typically fallen on some of sort trip away. I have been very fortunate to celebrate my big day in…