A Peek inside the Vancouver Maple Leaf Lounge
byOn recent redeye trip across the country, I decided to bump up my flight to business class. This was done in an effort to…
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Unique and Traditional spots to try Viennese Coffee in Vienna
byLong before there were pumpkin spice lattes or double espressos with shots of peppermint, there was Viennese coffee. Coffee culture in Vienna has been…
Sea Cow Tipping in Blue Springs State Park Florida
byAh, the majestic Sea Cow. Is there anything more beautiful? Ever since hearing Jim Gaffigan’s bit on manatees (flip-flops, blob of shit) I have…
5 Awesome Things To do in Memphis, Tennessee
byMemphis, Tennessee, home of the blues and the resting place of Elvis Presley. With a city so immersed in music history comes plenty of…
Visiting Universal Studios Springfield USA – My Harry Potter World
byWhen I went to Super Bowl XLIX, I was ticking off something pretty huge for my travel bucket list. At the same time, Erin…
A Walk Along St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor
byOne of my favourite spots in the Virgin Islands is St. Thomas, and I haven’t even been past its harbour. I was visiting St….
5 Tips for Visiting Universal Studios Orlando
byWith my recent return to Florida, I had the chance to experience Universal Studios for the 3rd time. On this visit, I came to…
A Day Trip Snorkelling Hol Chan in Belize
byHol Chan is one of Belize’s top tourist attractions for a reason. It is part of the Belize Barrier Reef, second to only the…
15 Ways to do Caye Caulker Right
byThe spot of sand that is Caye Caulker attracts more than its share of visitors. With its clear blue waters and collection of chill…
Avianca Business Class Review – Airbus 320 Yay or Nay?
byNext up on my 9 business class flights around the world for $325 is the Central and South America carrier, Avianca. This is my first trip…
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…
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…