The Glacier Lagoon in Iceland: A Beautiful Contradiction
The Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland is something of an oxymoron. It's a popular tourist attraction that is both a prime example of climate change…
Photo of the Week: Pink Sunsets
I came across the most beautiful pink sunset recently. Actually, it was more of a pink moon rise as the sun had already set. I'm…
Six Secrets To Good Eating in Paris
My lesson on the secrets to good eating in Paris started with some history and chocolate, just as any education in French food should. It…
Photos of the Week: Ice Storm
January in central Canada has brought us ice. It's both beautiful and awful. Freezing rain happens when rain falls through a layer of air at…
Why You Should Visit This Wolfdog Rescue Sanctuary in Alberta, Canada
Zeus sniffs the air at the wolfdog rescue sanctuary. He smells treats, but he sees humans. Among his pack mates, he's the alpha male and…
Photo of the Week: Magical Snow in Calgary
Maybe I've seen Frosty the Snowman too many times, but I think there's something special about snow on Christmas eve. When I was in Calgary,…
Best Bliss Destinations For 2017
It's bucket list time for 2017! If your idea of travel bliss includes idyllic natural beauty, dynamic cities, and fabulous food, here is the list…
Top Travel Bliss Moments of 2016
It's that time of year when we pause and reflect on the past year. I think it's a good idea. A year ago, I started…
My Ten Most Popular Instagram Photos of 2016
It's somewhat ironic that the majority of my most popular Instagram travel photos were taken virtually in my own backyard. Five of this year's favourites…
Why The New Stone Age Cave Paintings in France Are a Must-See
If ever there was a "once upon a time" story, this one about the discovery of the Lascaux stone age cave paintings in France is…
A View With a Room: My Iceland Road Trip
I have to admit that my camping days are mostly behind me. I have a strong affinity for high thread count sheets and electric hair…
Photos of the Week: Rainbows in Iceland
I've never seen so many rainbows in the space of a few days as I did in Iceland. Of course, they tell you that the…