Barcelona: When the Shops Close, the Art Opens
Barcelona businesses roll down “shades’ when closed – and on these are surprisingly gorgeous and creative works of art.
Andorra: The Curious Case of Quantity Over Quality
When deciding whether to visit another country, the author must decide whether quantity is more important than quality.
Ferry Chatter: You Never Know What You’ll Hear During an Overnight Boat Trip
Can you believe what you overhear while on a ferry to Newfoundland?
Rum, Ruggedness, & Rich History: Why Barbados Is Our Fav Caribbean Paradise
There are many reasons to fall in love with Barbados. Rum, rich history, and rugged terrain are just three of them.
Travel, Travel, Travel & Books, Books, Books
Do you recall where you were when the Twin Towers fell? Many of us can immediately picture the spot, hear the sounds surrounding us and smell the smells. I was teaching in Dundalk. The principal’s voice calmly took over the building at the beginning of recess, asking us all to kindly proceed to the staff […]
The Pros & Cons of Cruise Ship Travel
In honour of their (mid-Covid) 50th anniversary, my parents generously gifted our entire family with a group cruise to Alaska in August 2025. I’ve sailed the seas once before, and though I didn’t spend hours vomiting overboard, I admit that it wasn’t my fav type of travel. At that time in the Caribbean seas, whenever […]
People Watching Around the World 101: Cuba
(No, Not the Creepy Kind) “Well, I’m just people watchingThe other people watching meWe’re all people watchingThe other people watching we” Jack Johnson song from Curious George movie, 2006 Listen here Travel forces you to consider why you do things the way you do. Suddenly, you realize that not everyone does life the same way […]
Souvenirs and Escapades: Tales and Treasures From The Road
What do you collect while traveling? The author tells a quirky tale of her obsession with Christmas ornaments, stones, and treacherous back roads.
What Does a 70s TV Show Have to Do With Why You Should Visit Gibsons, B.C.?
A visit to Gibsons, B.C. is intriguing even for people who have never watched The Beachcombers. With gorgeous scenery, breathtaking hikes, and yummy food and coffee, Gibsons is well worth the ferry ride.
The Who’s Drummer Keith Moon & The Great Loon Rescue
Read on to find out what these two have to do with one another We interrupt the Cross Canada Adventure for the following bit of breaking news from the East Coast. Instead of Pacific seas of serenity, envision shores so rocky the seams are ripped from your bathing suit. Imagine a rugged beauty with breathtaking […]