Discovering the Street Art of Islas Mujeres
byCancun enjoys long stretches of sandy shoreline and the high-end resorts that sit upon them. Booking a Cancun holiday is an easy ticket to…
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A Day Trip to Tikal – Guatemala’s Mayan Capital
byI was already sold on Guatemala long before my day trip to Tikal. I fell in love with Antigua’s charm, I enjoyed the diverse villages around…
A Photo Walk Through the Chichicastenango Cemetery
byAlthough the main reason we took a day trip to Chichicastenango was to see the world-famous market, a walk-through of the Chichicastenango cemetery was…
Postcards from Prague – A Photo Walk Through Europe’s Prettiest City
byPrague is arguably Europe’s prettiest city. Hitler certainly thought so as he spared it from destruction during World War II. Thanks to that, Prague…
A Chefparade of Flavour – Budapest Cooking Class Review
byLast fall I made some pretty awesome discoveries in Hungary. Although spending a day tracing Erin’s roots in the rural village of Mor was…
Exploring BC by Bus – Adventures in Harrison Hot Springs
byOver 150 years ago a group of adventurous pioneers capsized their boat in the rough waters of Lake Harrison, British Columbia. Instead of meeting…
Things to do in Passau and Must-See Attractions in 2024
byOn my recent Danube journey with Viking Cruise Lines, Passau wasn’t initially on my list of exciting destinations to explore. Amidst the many list…
Visiting Maho Beach – St. Maarten’s Beach for the AvGeeK
byFull disclosure, I’m not a fan of the beach. This should be clear with the lack of beach-related posts on this blog. Also, you…
10 Tips From a First-Time Cruiser
byI never imagined myself on a large cruise ship, let alone enjoying it. I have always been sceptical of these massive ships and their…
Ditching Baggage Fees AND Cramming More In – HOBOROLL Review
byOne of my biggest travel mistakes while globetrotting for 14+ months was checking my luggage. I shudder to think about what that cost me…
A Colourful Day Trip to Chichicastenango, Guatemala
byLocated high in the hills of interior Guatemala you will find Central America’s liveliest town…or at least on Thursdays and Sundays. The Chichicastenango Market…
Posada de Los Volcanes – Where to Stay in Panajachel, Lake Atitlan
byWhile exploring the towns of Lake Atitlan, I first needed to figure out where to stay in Lake Atitlan. I made this my hub…
Touring the Towns of Lake Atitlán – Which is for you?
byLake Atitlán consistently ranks as one of the most scenic lakes in the world, and as I recently found, it lives up to the…
That time I was Escorted Home by a Stray Dog in Antigua
byAfter a night of enjoying Antigua’s vices of chocolate, cigars, and rum, we found ourselves in a bit of a spot. It was 2…
Staying Rustic in Antigua – Candelaria Hotel Review
byWhile touring Antigua’s cobblestone streets I had the absolute pleasure of calling the Candelaria Hotel home. Not only was this rustic hotel my favourite…
A Photo walk through Antigua’s Cobblestone Streets
by“Antigua Guatemala, you beautiful son of a bitch.” This thought rang over and over in my head while I took a walk through Antigua’s…
My Top 5 Things to do in Chicago
bySweet home Chicago. It’s home of the blues and heart-stopping pizza. It’s also home to its share of tourist traps. Thankfully I am here…
Making Sense of Dubai Mall Culture
byDubai is known as “the gateway between East and West.” It houses landmarks like Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and Palm Jumeirah,…
Why San Juan Del Sur Didn’t Win me Over
byLet’s get this out-of-the-way, I don’t surf. I tried it once and swallowed more saltwater and got stung by more jellyfish than the seconds…
How to Kill 3 Lazy Days in Granada, Nicaragua
byFor my first Central American experience, I head to Nicaragua’s most scenic town – Granada. Unfortunately, I did so after a burn out 3-months…
Swiss Air Business Class Review
byWith the second half of my 9 business class flights for $325 came a posh return flight across the pond. This time, it’s a…
My Viking River Cruise Rhine Getaway in 120 Photos
byLast fall I got to experience a week-long Rhine Getaway with Viking River Cruises. It was a trip filled with castles, historic windmills, great…
Going Beyond Tallinn’s City Walls
byAs I found while strolling Tallinn’s old town, Estonia’s capital became one of my favourite walled cities in Europe. What was more surprising, especially…
A Peek Inside the Zurich Swiss Air Lounge
byLast up on my European leg of business class lounge reviews is a peek inside the Zurich Swiss Air Lounge. Once again my early…
A Photo Walk Around Bergen, Norway
byBergen Norway, a gateway to breathtaking fjords and home to mighty Vikings. While in the area visiting a friend (whom I almost killed with…