Seven days in Las Vegas – Hoover Dam, Route 66, and Grand Canyon There’s something beautiful about travel – to see the dazzle of the Milky Way as it flashes like a spark across the […]
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Costa Rica landed us in hot water
Seven days of adventure in La Fortuna, Costa Rica It’s a sticky summer day as we land in bustling city of San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Our resort, the Volcano Lodge and Springs […]
Under the Cuban Sun
It’s a sticky summer day in Varadero, Cuba, as Terry and I hurry through frustratingly long lines of security checks, where our photos are taken, luggage x-rayed and insurance presented to female staff dressed in […]
A Giant Leap for (Isle of) Man
Viking warriors voyaged across the turbulent Irish Sea to settle in this remarkable land, Ellan Vannin (the Manx-language name), and littered across its rural landscape are artifacts that showcase these explorers. But through them the […]
Hooked on Halifax
Founded in 1749 as a British naval and military base, Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital, comprises of the old and new – the enduring and the mutable. An old fort casts its shadow over the modern […]
We bought our first home online – and unseen – in Prince Edward Island
Terry and I moved to PEI one year ago to escape the chaos of city life in Ottawa. It’s a decision that shocked our family and friends. After all, who buys a house – unseen […]
Island of Mist and Fables
The Isle of Man has no need for Trevi Fountains and tourists clutching three coins: Its spell, despite – or perhaps because of? – the Islands intangibility, is more complex and potent. Many have tried […]
How I Got Hooked On Adventure
My name is Desiree Anstey, and I got hooked on travel at the age of six. It began when my family decided to leave the panoramic vistas and wildlife-rich habitat of South Africa, including the riots and car […]
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