In this day and age of healthy eating and weight watching, the last thing most of us would think of ingesting is lard. But there is a small Italian town in the Apuan Alps where lard is revered. Colonnata is a hamlet or “frazione” of Carrara, established in 40 BC. […]
I fell in love with Hobart the minute I stepped foot in the Tasmanian capital. It was in June 2010, and I was about to embark on a 7-day organized tour across Tasmania. June means winter in Australia, but being Canadian, I found the weather to be just perfect for […]
Before you can travel hack your way around the world, you need to understand how travel rewards programs actually work. Travel hacking involves the goals of reducing your expenses to practically zero, while making your travel experiences more enjoyable. Travel rewards programs are the conduit that will allow you to […]
“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.” (Henry David Thoreau) Outside, I could hear the water […]
Since I was a tot, I’ve been overwhelmed with love for animals. While some women dread growing old and becoming crazy cat lady spinsters, I look forward to the animal hoarding phase of my life (though my companions of choice tend toward the canine). I’ve sought out interactions with animals […]
Those of you that follow my travels fairly closely know that the Costa Brava region in Spain is a place for which I hold a special affinity. I feel very comfortable there, even though I don’t speak any Catalan and my Spanish isn’t much better. It is a place I have […]
When it comes to festivals, Louisiana knows how to party. The boot state is very well-known for its raucous parties like Mardi Gras, phenomenal cajun-creole cuisine, and the fabulous music scene. Some of the best American music festivals happen down here in the bayou, cher. Jazz and Heritage Festival What: Spanning […]
Hearing the name “Morocco” conjures images of snake charmers, bright colors, lazy beach towns, and spicy food, but there’s so much more to Morocco than meets the eye. You could spend weeks in the country and barely scratch the surface, but here are five things you absolutely have to experience […]
It’s strange the things we take for granted when we live somewhere. The attitude that, “I can visit that place any time” but never actually do, is definitely not a rare one. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that we lived in Vancouver for 5 years and never entered the […]
I spent nearly one month in Bocas del Toro exploring all that the popular island archipelago in Panama had to offer. I dived in the crystal blue water, I indulged in the flavors of the Caribbean, and I slept high up in the canopies of the jungle. Whether you’re a surfer […]
Cambodia is more than just Angkor Wat and the Killing Fields. Yet, when most travelers plan their trips to Southeast Asia, Cambodia is either skipped completely or reduced to a sunrise over the five pine-cone-shaped spires of Angkor Wat and “A day of death,” the crass lingo multiple tourists have […]
If there’s one thing Australia has no shortage of, it’s glorious sandy beaches. Whether you’re in search of a quiet getaway or want to try your hand at surfing, you’ll find beaches to cater to every holiday whim. If your ideal beach getaway involves a buzz in the air and […]
