Begging in India – and the Guilt of Travel
Dave and I have a hard and fast rule when traveling. We rarely give money to beggars. But the sheer amount of beggars in India can feel overwhelming. How can … Continue Reading
The Planet D
Witness a Cremation Ceremony in Bali
Sometimes we have been very lucky in our travels. Many times we end up in a place just in time for a festival or celebration that we had no idea … Continue Reading
Climbing Gunung Batur, Bali’s Volcano
I didn’t want to climb a volcano. One of my biggest fears is to be burnt alive by lava. I didn’t know what to expect when climbing Gunung Batur, I … Continue Reading
A Tour of Haw Par Villa in Singapore
When visiting Singapore, one of the most interesting places to stop in at is Haw Par Villa. We didn’t even know that this cultural park existed before we arrived, but … Continue Reading
Canoe Lake Louise and Banff National Park, Alberta
When visiting Banff National Park in the summer, one of the quintessential Canadian bucket list items is to canoe Lake Louise. The emerald waters of Lake Louise reflect the imposing … Continue Reading
Penguins of Simon’s Town – Say Hello to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Just south of Cape Town in South Africa, you will find a colony of Penguins hanging out on Boulders Beach in the picturesque village of Simon’s Town. Simon’s Town Penguins … Continue Reading
Volunteering in Nicaragua – Building a School and Giving Hope
A small town Canadian girl (yes I call myself a girl even at 46) gets a chance to go to a Central American country to build a school not once but twice! How sweet was that. It was even better this second time as I brought my 16 year old son Joey. We were joined by 10 other people making up our team of twelve.
The Grey Wolf Sanctuary of Haliburton Forest
About 3 hours north of Toronto is the Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre. Haliburton Forest is a nature lovers dream and a visit to the wolf sanctuary is a must. Haliburton … Continue Reading
The Incredible Temples of Bagan, Myanmar
We love visiting ancient ruins, and the ancient temples of Bagan in Myanmar are incredible. I find that we are drawn to temples and ancient cities find out about the … Continue Reading