It started as a dream… a wish. A wish for a community of like minded RVers who are choosing a nomadic life and not waiting for the promise of traditional retirement. A network of peers where we can share experiences, navigate the tricky parts of this lifestyle together, and strengthen our combined voices. Announcing Xscapers at the Escapade in March with Escapees founder Kay Peterson, her grandson Travis, and his wife Melanie. Of course community on the road happens on its own… [Read More]
The Sydney, Australia Skyline View From Circular Quay
Sydney Harbor offers a lot of boat tours but the best way to get great views of the city is by taking the local Harbour City Ferries. There are over 30 stops (you can plan your trip here) but don’t forget to look back, especially if you’re leaving from Circular [Read More]
Planning a USA Road Trip – 10 Things Australians Should Know
image: Shutterstock.com Every traveller should do a USA road trip at least once in their life. The US is the absolute best country for road tripping. It’s big but very drivable and the roads are excellent. There is such a huge amount of diversity in this massive country. Each state feels very different from the next, both in landscape and in culture. After road-tripping in the US for… [Read More]
VIDEO: Dì de la Bresaola – Italian Meat Festival #blogville
If you have trouble viewing this video click here:  http://youtu.be/gAeAX9IQPsQ Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to visit my share of festivals. However, I’ve yet to attend one that is purely focused on one particular food item. That all changed while visiting the town of Chiavenna, Italy. We happened to be in town during Dì de la Bresaola… [Read More]
Spirit Island On Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park
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The Deserted Village of Slievemore on Achill Island, Ireland
The Deserted Village of Slievemore on Achill Island, Ireland Camera NIKON D300S ISO 250 Focal Length 150mm Aperture f/5.6 Exposure Time 1/1000 The village of Slievemore sits at the base of Mount Slievemore, the highest point on Achill Island. While people lived here into the 20th century, it was largely abandoned because of the Irish Famine in the mid 19th century. [Read More]
Do You Have a Soul Home or are You Called to Travel to Certain Places?
Is there a certain place in the world that calls you? You’re not sure why but the intense desire or fascination won’t leave you and you just HAVE to book that plane ticket. Maybe there’s a place when the moment you landed just knew you had arrived home. I like to call those places my Soul Homes. I believe you can have more than one, but often one speaks to you louder than all the others. I had a fascinating conversation about this recently on my webinar… [Read More]
The Roman Ruins of Jerash, Jordan
The Roman Ruins of Jerash, Jordan Camera NIKON D300S ISO 250 Focal Length 48mm Aperture f/4.5 Exposure Time 1/1600 Many people do not realize that the Roman Empire extended to what is today the Kingdom of Jordan. The city of Jerash, which is still a thriving metropolis, was founded by the Roamans and was once one of the most [Read More]
Do you feel guilty for wanting more money?
One of the blocks that have come up for many of my Money Cleanse participants is they feel guilty for desiring more money – like they are stealing from those less fortunate, and it’s hugely unfair. Poverty is a great unfairness of life. There is enough wealth on the planet to erase that. We just don’t have the right people in power with the intention to balance it. But, that does not mean we hold ourselves back from living a full life. That doesn’t help… [Read More]
VIDEO: Aperitivo in Milan #blogville
If you have trouble viewing this video click here: Â http://youtu.be/h6UvRUOZkbw While visiting the quaint town of Bergamo located in Lombardy, Italy little did we realize a unique Italian sweet originated from there. It was only after hearing about it from a local at lunch that we realized we had to go on mission to try and find one for dessert. Well, it certainly didn’t … [Read More]
The White Cliffs of Jasmund National Park, Germany
The White Cliffs of Jasmund National Park, Germany Camera NIKON D300S ISO 400 Focal Length 18mm Aperture f/5.6 Exposure Time 1/640 [Read More]
How to keep your skin hydrated when you travel
This post is sponsored by Garnier With all the flying, time zone and climate changes, your skin can easily be brutalized by travel. Travel itself does not lend itself to good skincare routines as this is one of the first things many people give up during a trip away. So, consider your skin when packing for your travels. Keep it clean, moisturized and well-hydrated. 16 tips for keeping your skin hydrated when you travel Drink … [Read More]
VIDEO: Gelato – Indulging in Italian Ice Cream #blogville
If you have trouble viewing this video click here: Â http://youtu.be/An5jylj654c I still remember the first time I tried Gelato. I was wandering aimlessly in Buenos Aires when I spotted an ice cream parlor selling Italian Gelato. I was instantly hooked. The quality of Italian ice cream is a cut above what I’ve tried back home in North America. With the opportunity to visit Italy for the… [Read More]
Active Experiences at the Luxury Primland Resort in Virginia
One of my goals during a recent stay at Virginia’s Primland Resort was to decompress, to relax and to frankly get away from real life for a few days. That’s always my plan though, what I seem to willfully forget is that I’m a restless soul – I just can’t sit still for more than a few minutes without going crazy. That’s one of the great… [Read More]
An Iceberg Off the Coast of Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador
An Iceberg Off the Coast of Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador Camera NIKON D300S ISO 200 Focal Length 35mm Aperture f/4.2 Exposure Time 1/8000 [Read More]
9 Lessons learned from the Problogger conference
Two weeks ago we attended the Problogger conference here on the Gold Coast. So did 700 other people – mostly women! It’s definitely my favourite conference. Not only do I get to hang out with a cool bunch of travel bloggers, but also connect with other bloggers and entrepreneurs across a wide variety of niches from business coaching, to fashion and food bloggers. I … [Read More]
VIDEO: #Blogstock Festival 2015
If you have trouble viewing this video click here: Â http://youtu.be/ts2Qt2cRHo4 Heading to London for just a few days it was a pleasant surprise for us to attend Blogstock 2015 hosted in beautiful Aldenham Country Park. As the world’s first blogging festival creative minds converged to learn, share, network and party. We were fortunate enough to catch up with old friends and meet up with people we’ve known for years online face to face for the first time. We also had the opportunity to speak on a couple of panels related to YouTube … [Read More]
Follow Me As I Discover the Great British Spirit
No, I’m not about to embark on a haunted tour of the UK; although that would be interesting. Instead I’m involved in what I believe to be a unique partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to investigate and share the heritage of British gin, how it’s consumed, food and drinks associated with it and what there is to see and do in the British countryside beyond the distilleries.As a keen Anglophile, I’m excited not just to be back in … [Read More]
Mushing Along the Yukon River Outside Dawson City, Yukon
Mushing Along the Yukon River Outside Dawson City, Yukon [Read More]
8 Tips for Visiting Yellowstone National Park with Kids
Yellowstone National Park is one of those places to visit at least once (and hopefully more than that) during your life.  It’s an amazing park that offers surreal views, constantly changing and surprising landscape and wildlife! We had the opportunity to stay for an extended period of time in the employee campground with my sister and her family. At that time, I didn’t realize what an opportunity this was going to be. We quickly realized that visitors do Yellowstone like they do Disney World. They … [Read More]
VIDEO: Italian Breakfast in Milan #blogville
If you have trouble viewing this video click here: Â http://youtu.be/7IbCumxtOLo Recently we’ve spent over a month in England and Ireland. For breakfast, on a typical day, we’ve been eating the likes of eggs, sausages, bacon, and fried potatoes. It’s basically been an all-star assortment … [Read More]
The Road To Glamis Castle in Scotland
The post The Road To Glamis Castle in Scotland appeared first on LandLopers. [Read More]
Japanese Foot Bridge in Hoi An, Vietnam
Japanese Foot Bridge in Hoi An, Vietnam [Read More]
Back on the Road.. And it Feels Great!
Ahh… the freedom of the open road! Sounds other than trains squealing, vile rap music, forklifts, welding, grinding and the other regular shop sounds we had grown so accustomed to. Generally following Route 66 (I-44) towards Albuquerque! Views other than of a gravel industrial lot. Healthier meals cooked at home, instead of constant convenience food. Miles under our tires being made. Washing squished bugs off the windshield (oh… [Read More]