Top Places to Visit in the Province of Quebec
Top Places to Visit in the Province of Quebec Updated August 2024. We’ve lived half of our lives in Quebec. Quebec is best known for historic Quebec City (a UNESCO site) and cosmopolitan Montreal, but …
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August Recap: How Covid has changed us, thoughts on Montreal, and getting out…
September 6, 2020 It’s been a strange year. In Leon we saw the transition from spring to summer. Because of the strict lockdown in Spain we saw it all from our window. We left Spain in early July to …
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, …
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 …