10 Greek Islands you must visit (a local’s guide)
Greece has a staggering number of islands to choose from, with over 200 spread out over the Aegean and Ionian seas. Ranging in many aspects, including; size, popularity, architecture and character, …
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Ayutthaya or Sukhothai – which to Visit? Our vote
It’s a common question. “I have ___ days in Thailand. Which should I visit: Ayutthaya or Sukhothai?” There’s a few different variables that might affect your choice. But we have a clear …
Back in Montreal…and reflecting on life changes
Back in Montreal…and reflecting on life changes August 9, 2020 We left Montreal in 2014 (6 years ago) to travel full-time. Our returns to Montreal since then have very much reflected the changes we’ve …
The Most Beautiful City in the World? Our candidates…and winner
What’s the most beautiful city in the world? You’ll find a lot of lists on the internet and most just dig up the usual suspects. See this post by Rough Guide summing up the most beautiful cities …
The Real Alcazar: Seville’s Highlight Attraction
Seville’s Highlight: The Real Alcazar The Real Alcazar is Seville’s highlight attraction as well as one of the top three Moorish sites in Spain (I’ll cover the other two at the bottom of this post). …
Why Bother Blogging? (aka The World of Travel Blogging in 2020)
Creepy cats and facemasks. 2020 has been a horrible year for everyone. “How do you stay motivated?” It’s a question Lissette has asked me a few times lately. A few fellow travel bloggers have asked me …
Nostalgia for the Jumbo…and the end of plane spotting?
Nostalgia for the Jumbo…and the end of plane spotting? A wave of nostalgia hit me this week when I heard that British Airways was immediately retiring its fleet of Boeing 747s. BA has the …
The Incredible Stained Glass of León Cathedral (Spain)
The Incredible Stained Glass of León Cathedral (Spain) León Cathedral (officially Santa María de León Cathedral) is considered one of the Top 10 Cathedrals in Spain. It’s a French-inspired Gothic …
Summarizing the first half of 2020, a “Reset” in Canada…and plans
Summarizing the first half of 2020 Greetings from Montreal. I haven’t done one of these Newsletters in almost 6 months. So this newsletter will cover a lot of topics. We arrived in Montreal a few days …