Cruising through France with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises was a great experience for many reasons, not the least of which was the opportunity to visit some smaller French towns I hadn’t seen before. That’s one of the many advantages to river cruising as I outlined in my review of Uniworld, the ability to visit some harder-to-reach towns that you probably wouldn’t experience otherwise. While they may not all have the glitz … [Read More]
Discovering Pemberton in Western Australia
I love it when you stumble upon completely out of the ordinary things. Travel is just as much about the unexpected surprises as it is the bucket list items. We had one of those moments driving through the Karri forest of Pemberton in Western Australia, 3.5 hours south of Perth and 2.5 hours south-west of Margaret River. We were sitting in … [Read More]
All aboard! 5 classic train rides to take right now
Who among us doesn’t hear the call of the conductor and instantly feel the anticipatory shiver of a rail journey? Although less celebrated in the United States than in other parts of the world, most travelers are nevertheless enthralled by the so-called “romance of the rails” and while hundreds of rail … [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]
The top 5 things to do in Seattle at night
Seattle is one of those blessed places that’s just as much fun at night as it is during the day. Meaning there’s no excuse to stay in after the sun’s gone down. After sightseeing all afternoon, check out some of these great things to do in Seattle at night. Image Source Have cocktail… [Read More]
Walking in The Valley of the Giants
A walk amongst nature is always near the top of my activities list, whether I’m at home or on the road exploring new places. The fresh air, the peacefulness, and the escaping of crowds does wonders for my mind and body. Throw in some seriously big trees, otherwise known as The Valley of the Giants here in Australia’s South West region and the enjoyment factor goes up a notch. If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll have seen that Western Australia … [Read More]
Avenue of the Giants: Scenic Drive Through California’s Redwood Trees
Avenue of the Giants: Scenic Drive Through California’s Redwood Trees originally appeared on Green Global Travel. Avenue of the Giants, looking up through California’s Redwood TreesAvenue of the GiantsScenic Drive Through California’s Redwood Trees No physical border indicated that we were there– that we were finally in the presence of giants. But, as we drove into the misty shadows of Humboldt Redwoods State Park, we knew. A foreboding shadow was cast over the car, and… [Read More]
Exploring Maligne Lake – Symbol of the Canadian Rockies
I did a double take at Google Maps when it estimated an hour until I reached my goal. I had already made the long drive from Edmonton to the front gate of Jasper National Park and then the not-so-short drive from there to Jasper Park Lodge. It seemed inconceivable to me that it was another hour to … [Read More]
4 Places To Visit In Cuba (and one to avoid)
image: Shutterstock.com No matter how much you prepare yourself for a trip to Cuba, you’re still blown away when you first arrive. The life, the colour, the music…it’s all here – a pulsing, heartbeat that sweeps you up and carries you off in its bohemian salsa tempo. The personality of this fascinating country is magnetic, infectious and impossible to say no to. Most interestingly, this incredible vibrancy is everywhere you go in Cuba. Every town and village we visited, the countryside, the city, this vitality is woven into the very fabric of what makes Cuba. This isn’t … [Read More]
Virginia’s Blue Ridge and Thoughts On Going Home Again
Blue Ridge Mountains, VirginiaIn 1999 I finished up graduate school and moved to the Washington, DC region, a part of the world that I still call home. Even at that point I hadn’t lived full time in Southwestern Virginia for more than five years, and calling it home was a stretch. Moving around a lot as a kid I’ve lived in 10 states and Roanoke, Virginia was my… [Read More]
Some Of My Favorite 2015 Travel Experiences (So Far)
I realize I’m jumping the gun on this; it is, after all, still September. But with the majority of the year behind me, I thought I’d take a few minutes to reflect back on the travel experiences that have meant the most to be this year. I do this acknowledging the fact that I still have several more trips planned for this year and by December 31, I will undoubtedly and hopefully be able to add to this list. More than anything, it’s a good mental exercise for me to look back and reflect and try to … [Read More]
21 Reasons Traveling to Guatemala is Addictive
21 Reasons Traveling to Guatemala is Addictive originally appeared on Green Global Travel. Lake Atitlan, Guatemala by chensiyuan via CC21 Reasons Traveling to Guatemala is Addictive Guatemala, unlike any other place I’ve been, seems to hypnotize the travelers who brave its borders. Despite being flagged as a risky location by various embassies worldwide, this country … [Read More]