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 […]
Incredible Wildlife Encounters
This post is dedicated to the incredible wildlife encounters I’ve caught on camera here in Canada – starting with its fauna. Since moving to Canada I have been wide-eyed fascinated with its incredible wildlife wonders. There’s […]
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 […]
Exploring the Bay of Fundy
Splitting the Maritime Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, the Bay of Fundy is 170 miles of craggy cliffs, thundering waves, and ecological wonders. Mi’kmaq legend says that the Bay of Fundy was formed when Glooscap (the Creator) […]
We stepped into Jurassic Park and here’s what happened next:
It should be on everyone’s bucket list – Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland. My immediate thought when passing through the towering long range mountains, glacier-cut fjords and velvet-green canopies was: Jurassic Park. In fact, […]
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 […]
First camping trip in the remote wilderness
This is our first camping trip together. My husband, Terry, and I have our small tent nestled in a UNESCO world heritage site, Gros Morne National Park, located on the west coast of “The Rock.” Gros […]
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