Montreal through Instagram

I had a lot of fun using Instagram on a recent long-weekend in Montreal. Although I love my Canon, it’s so easy to pull out the iPhone, especially when the weather’s not the greatest. One of the most historic destinations in Canada, Montreal is one photogenic city! Here’s a look at a long-weekend in Montreal […]

A Chilly Afternoon in Old Montreal

It’s a dreary day in the city of Montreal. Grey, rainy, cold. After strolling through the streets of charming Old Montreal, the dampness won and it was time to head indoors and warm-up!  This is a day where you need a hot chocolate or a cup of tea, just to keep your hands warm. Despite […]

Haunted Happenings in Edinburgh

I love the city of Edinburgh, but there’s definitely something spooky about it. And with hundreds of years of history, how can there not be? If you’re interested in ghosts and the paranormal and you’re looking to get your freak on, then this is the city for you!  Here are a couple of tours that […]

A Private Island Escape on Peru’s Isla Suasi

If you’re looking to totally disconnect, then you’ve come to the right place! There’s something magical about Isla Suasi, a small ecolodge and private island retreat on Peru’s Lake Titicaca. Having just finished our Machu Picchu adventure, we looking for something a little bit quieter and Isla Suasi was the perfect setting. A part of […]

Extreme Adventure on New Zealand’s South Island

From skydiving, to canyoning and swimming with wild dolphins, my travel experiences in recent years have found me doing things I couldn’t have imagined five or six years ago. I never used to be much of a risk taker, but now, put me in the right setting and I’ll try just about anything! As many […]

Living off the L’AND in Portugal

Imagine lounging by the pool on a beautiful, sunny afternoon, glass of wine in hand,  surrounded by vineyards. Sounds pretty much perfect, doesn’t it? I thought so too. After trying to keep up with the late night habits of the locals in Lisbon, L’AND Vineyards Resort was the perfect place to unwind. Peace, tranquility and […]

Sweet Treats and Other Flavours of Lisbon

Espresso, fresh pastries, wine… These are some of the first things that come to mind when I look back at my time in Portugal. Food and drink are such an important part of life here and I think that’s why I felt so at home in Lisbon. It seemed appropriate to sit and drink a […]

The City of Murals

Renior, Matisse, Cezanne, Picasso and Rodin. The city of Philadelphia is full of amazing works of art by these famed artists and many others. Days can be spent exploring Philly’s countless museums, museums which would rival some of the best in the world. However, the city’s impressive art work isn’t just limited to museums, it’s […]