Seven Super Travel Photos
Hostel Bookers is running a game of photo tag and were kind enough to include us in their inaugural post. I love going back through photographs that I haven’t looked at recently. Each one tells a story and reminds me of a precious moment in time.
Travel Inspiration – Being Afraid of People and Couchsurfing Anyway
I am not a people person. As a result, I’ve never considered myself the best candidate for couch surfing. This stems more from the fact that I am painfully shy than it does from my being a mean or Scrooge-like person.
A Little Scare on a Chilly Day in Ushuaia
We awoke late in the morning to rain. Feeling a little unmotivated, we snuggled up and went back to bed for a couple more hours. Ushuaia is 2 hours ahead of Toronto and while we weren’t feeling jet lagged, we did feel a little groggy from our over 30-hour journey from Canada.
Antarctica Update, Day 1 Ushuaia
It’s going to be a very busy couple of weeks as we sail to Antarctica, but we are going to try to give you micro updates each day to let you know how things are going. We arrived in Ushuaia to a beautiful sunny afternoon at 6:30 pm.
Inspiration – I celebrated my 50th birthday in Chianti Then started a business!
Determined to celebrate my special birthday in grand style, I scoured books and brochures for the perfect place. Tutti a Tavola, a cooking school and somewhere to stay in a remote part of the Chianti Hills in Tuscany was an easy decision. A phone call later, our travel plans were under way.
Flight to Ushuaia; The Antarctic Adventure Begins
As I sit here in the Jorge Newbery airport in Buenos Aires waiting for our final leg of the trip to Ushuaia, I breathe a sigh of relief. It’s been 24 hours since we left Toronto to start our epic journey to the southernmost city in the world.
Shopping Adventure and Visions of Superstardom
Not all adventures have to take place on a glacier or in the Himalayas. We had our own little adventure downtown Toronto at Roots Canada flagship store on Bloor.
Inspirational Travel – Roundtrip Ticket, My Backpack and Curiosity
I have always loved to travel but I have never had the opportunity to travel and explore the way I wanted to. It’s not until we throw ourselves into the unknown that we know who we are.
Camera Gear For Antarctica
Going to Antarctic is a once in a lifetime experience and there is no way that we’re heading there without a full bag of camera equipment and electronics to capture every moment. With each trip we keep adding to our gear list and now we have gotten to the point where our electronics are definitely outweighing our clothes and other gear.
Twitter Tips for Travel Bloggers
Twitter Tips for Travel Bloggers, by Traveldudes .There are so many different ways how to use Twitter. There is one and also the most important tip I could give you: Be yourself and have fun!
A Niagara Winery at Sunset
It was nearing the end of our day as we sampled the various ice wines of the Niagara Winery, Jackson-Triggs. The ice wine festival is going on right now and it is an amazing opportunity to embrace the cold and enjoy the unique wines that are created during the bone chilling freeze of winter.
Niagara Ice Wine Festival
I will admit, I wasn’t a fan of ice wine and while Pam of Spunky Girl Monologues tried to sell me on the idea that I was going to love the Ice Wines of Inniskillin, I had my doubts.
Inspiration – How Japan changed the way we travel
If we can make it in Japan, we can make it everywhere! That was our mantra back in 1996 when we headed to the land of the Rising Sun. Everybody told us Japan was such a strange country. Indeed, Japan was not a very popular travel destination back in 1996, mainly because it was seen as too different and not many people were able to speak English.
Antarctica – The Ultimate Travel Destination
We’re going to Antarctica Baby! It wasn’t so long ago when we first started talking with Quark Expeditions about going to Antarctica in 2012 and now here we are, already packing and finalizing details for the trip.
The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto’s Grand Dame
I remember coming into Toronto for baseball games as a kid and looking out from the Gardiner Expressway towards famous Royal York Hotel. I imagined what celebrities were staying at the most elegant building in the city. The Queen herself has stayed at the Royal York along with The Dalai Llama, Various world leaders, Playboy playmates and rock legends!
New Year’s Resolutions, Tips to Keeping on Track
It’s that time again. The time when you’ve already given up on your New Year’s Resolutions…that is if you made them. Dave and I are the type of people that make resolutions. We tend to make goals all year long, but we always take our New Year’s goals more seriously. After all it was a [...]
Machu Picchu and the Land of the Incas
Peru was one of those destinations that completely astounded Dave and I.There was no way we were going to miss seeing Machu Picchu and since we only had two weeks in the country, we made a beeline to the star attraction.
Recommend American Express and Reap More Rewards
We all know that Dave and I have been test-driving the American Express Gold Rewards Card this year and have been raving about all the Membership Rewards points we have accumulated.
Inspirational Travel – What Happens When You Follow Your Heart
I’ve never been any good at following others’ advice. When it comes to big decisions I’ve always relied on following which option would make me happiest and not the one that’s ‘best’ for me.
Where to Stay – For Free Around the World
We have saved thousands of dollars by seeking out free accommodation on our travels. These opportunities are easier to find than you’d think and have not only saved us money but led us off the beaten track, provided some of our most interesting travel experiences, enabled us to connect with local communities and been a refreshing break from the backpacker trail.
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