A Trip Down Memory Lane of New Year’s Past
Wow, can you believe it’s nearly 2012? This has been a short Christmas season, it seems shorter than usual with Christmas and New Years falling on a Sunday. It seems like the holidays just got started and they are already coming to and end
Our Favourite Photos of 2011 by Destination
This past year was an interesting one. We got to re-visit some places we had already been but more importantly we got to take in some of our dream destinations for the first time. We thought the best way to show you why we loved all the places we visited was through our favourite photos from each country. So sit back with a cup of coffee and come travel with us for a few moments.
Adventure Travel Wrap Up – A Look Back on 2011
As I sit down to write this 2011 Adventure Travel Round up, I am in shock and awe that we really did all these things in a span of 365 days. We just lived a year of adventure travel that I never thought I would have the opportunity to ever do in my life
Three Countries We Can’t Get Enough Of
There aren’t a lot of countries that we go back to again and again. Actually we realized that we have only re-visited 3 countries again and again. Mexico, Thailand and France keep calling us back.
How to Travel on a Budget
Follow these budget savings travel tips and you’ll be able to travel more for less! So even though you have to watch your pennies for Christmas, that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy some of the finer things in life.
Three Awesome Asian Festivals
The Holiday season is fast approaching and while we may be all about Christmas here in Canada, we’ve got nothing on the astounding Asian Festivals that we’ve attended in the past. We’ve been lucky enough to stumble upon some awesome festivals like Shilpgram in Udaipur India, Chinese New Year in Malaysia, A cremation ceremony in [...]
A Fifth Generation Portrait from Thailand
Taking portraits is one of my favourite forms of photography. When we were traveling through Northern Thailand with The Smiling Albino, we had a gorgeous day walking along the tea terraces. Yes, there are tea terraces in Thailand.
Top Adventure Destinations Part 2
Today we are on our way to the Adventure Travel World Summit in Chiapas Mexico and we thought it would be a good idea to stick with the adventure theme and share Part two of our Top 5 countries for adventure around the world. There was no way we could narrow our favourite destinations down [...]
Adventure Travel 101
Want to take part in Adventure Travel? Many people have asked us how they can add adventure into their travels. They think that if they don’t have a lot of time, they can’t have an adventure. Oh yes you can!
Seven Super Train Travels
Who Likes Train Travel? We love taking the train. There is nothing better than watching the countryside pass by as you relax in your compartment while getting to know your fellow passengers.
The Loop : Motorcycle Adventures Through Laos
I wanted to cross from northern Thailand into Laos, and I wanted to do it overland by motorcycle. Crossing between Nakon Phanom and Ta Khek is the starting place for a journey quickly becoming popular with those seeking adventure – The Loop.
The Fab Four Climbs of Dave and Deb
Shredded Wheat Canada is giving away a $100 gift card to mec. As their resident travel experts we thought we’d share our favorite climbing spots around the world.
Bikes, Boats and Elephants in Northern Thailand
It’s been two weeks of non-stop adventures in Thailand thanks to The Tourism Authority of Thailand and we are ending with a fabulous day of bikes, boats and elephants.
Myanmar Border and the Golden Triangle
Born to be Wild pumped through my mind as we drove our motorcycles through the winding roads of Northern Thailand’s Golden Triangle towards the Burmese Border
Snapshot Sunday: Thailand Jungle in Southern Islands
The islands around Phuket and Krabi in Thailand are some of the most striking on earth. Great beaches, turquoise water, lush vegetation, magnificent cliffs and uninhabited sea caves.
Tea Terraces in Thailand, An Alternative to the Opium Trade
Did you know that Thailand had tea terraces? Doi Mae Salong, a northern villagein the Golden Triangle was settled by Chinese Nationalists that now that grow Oolong Tea.
Motorcycle Adventure, Out of School and Hitting the Road
After our motorcycle school with Smiling Albino we set off for the northern Thai town of Mae Salok. The northern Thailand countryside was a beautiful blend of rolling hills and green jungle.
Motorcycle School in Northern Thailand
When Smiling Albino asked us if we would mind riding a motorcycle on a tour of Northern Thailand we hesitated. We’ve been in a motorbike accident in Thailand and didn’t want a repeat performance.
Help Dave Give Back for His Birthday
If you’ve been reading ThePlanetD this year, you will have noticed that once a week or so we have been giving you little teasers about our latest and greatest upcoming adventure The Mongol Rally.
Rock Climbing in Railay, the Final Day
It’s our final day of rock climbing in Railay, Thailand. We have had 3 glorious days with Hot Rocks Climbing school in Southern Thailand and it is sad to see the end coming.
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