Dave and Deb

Camping on Antarctica

Each year 30,000 people visit Antarctica out of those 30,000 people only two thirds actually land on the continent and of the 20,000 people that actually step foot on Antarctica … Continue Reading

Ice Sculptures at Night at Winterlude Ottawa

There’s no doubt about it. The star attraction of Winterlude in Ottawa, Canada is the Crystal Garden. Especially when the Rideau Canal is closed due to warm weather.

A Zodiac Tour of Pleneau Bay, Antarctica

The skies opened up the minute we entered the Lemaire Channel and from that moment on we had gorgeous weather in Antarctica. Time to explore the iceberg graveyard by zodiac.

What it’s Like to Take the Polar Plunge in Antarctica

I didn’t want to do it. I looked for every excuse leading up and during to our voyage to Antarctica trying to justify why it would be ok if I didn’t take the Polar Plunge.

Cycling through the Countryside in Vang Vieng, Laos

Vang Vieng in Laos is one of those places that you hear mixed reviews about. Some people have the time of their lives while others can’t wait to get out of there. The general apprehension is that if you’re a twenty year old backpacker wanting to get drunk and go tubing down a river, you’ll love it. If you fit into any other category, you’ll hate the place. I wanted to find out for myself.

Camera Gear For Antarctica

Going to Antarctica is a once in a lifetime experience and there is no way that we’re heading there without a full bag of camera gear 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.