Photo of the Week: Grafton Ghost Town, Utah
After spending 3 days in Zion National Park, we decided to make a quick visit to nearby Grafton, one of the best-preserved ghost towns in Utah. Grafton was settled by…
Photo of the Week: Horseshoe Bend, Arizona
Page, Arizona boasts plenty of natural attractions but one of my favourite places was Horseshoe Bend. Aptly named, this almost symmetrical bend in the Colorado River resembles the shape of…
Killarney National Park, Ireland- Photo Series
When I was visiting Killarney, I kept thinking how nice it must be to have such a beautiful national park right at your doorstep. Just steps away from the centre…
Photo of the Week: Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is an icon of the United States, standing in New York Harbor as a symbol of freedom and democracy. A gift from France, the Statue of…
Photo of the Week: Brooklyn Bridge, New York City
The Brooklyn Bridge has long been an icon of New York, so walking across it was one of the first things we did on our trip to New York City….
Photo of the Week: Long Room of the Old Library at Trinity College, Dublin
Not too many places in Dublin stood out for me, but one that did was the Long Room of the Old Library at Trinity College. The 65 metre long, 2-storey…
Photo of the Week: Poulnabrone Dolmen, Ireland
One of the highlights of visiting the Burren region of Ireland is seeing Poulnabrone dolmen, an outstanding Neolithic tomb and National Monument of Ireland. Over 5000 years old, this portal…
Photo of the Week: Sacred Valley, Peru
The Urubamba Valley is not simply an area to travel through en route from Cusco to Machu Picchu, it’s a destination in its own right. Known as the Sacred Valley of the…
Photo of the Week: San Pedro Apostol Church in Andahuaylillas, Peru
On our last day in Cusco we drove part of the Andean Baroque Route, a scenic road in the South Valley known for its four churches of the Andean Baroque…
Walking Tour of Santiago, Chile- Photo Series
We found ourselves in Santiago, Chile more out of necessity than any real desire. We were going to Easter Island for a few days and Santiago is one of only…
Photo of the Week: The Twin Bays of Manzanillo
When we were in Manzanillo, Mexico, we decided to get off our resort for a few hours and do an ATV tour to the top of el Cerro del Torro…
Photo of the Week: Toronto Skyline View From the Toronto Islands
During our short visit to Toronto, we didn’t have a lot of time for sightseeing but there was one place I made it a priority to visit- the Toronto Islands….
Photo of the Week: Cave and Basin, Banff National Park
Banff may be world famous for its breathtaking mountains and glistening blue lakes, but it was a small cave and its thermal waters that spurred the creation of Canada’s first…
Photo of the Week: Strasbourg’s Astronomical Clock
The astronomical clock in Strasbourg Cathedral is a fine example of what can be achieved when art and science come together. Statuettes and paintings embellish a case housing clock dials…
Photo of the Week: Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park
When we first arrived at Sylvan Lake, in South Dakota’s Custer State Park, I was shocked (in a good way) by its unique appearance. Rising up from the shore line,…
Boat Tour of Islamorada- Visiting Bloodline Filming Locations
Islamorada was a place I wasn’t familiar with until I became hooked on the Netflix original series Bloodline. This gripping family drama and thriller is set in the Florida Keys,…
Photo of the Week: Cologne Cathedral’s North Portal
Cologne Cathedral is a fine example of German Gothic architecture, famous for its extravagant architectural details. The exterior of Cologne Cathedral is heavily decorated with stone statues and delicate tracery….
Photo of the Week: Sake Barrels at Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine
During our two weeks in Japan, I couldn’t help but notice the beautiful sake barrels that were piled on top of each other at Shinto shrines. Called kazaridaru, these “decoration…
Photo of the Week: Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale
Bonnet House is place where you can go to feel miles away from Fort Lauderdale, without ever leaving the city. This colourful, plantation-style home is surrounded by lush, sub-tropical gardens,…
Photo of the Week: Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine
As a lover of historic architecture, I couldn’t pass through St. Augustine without stopping at Castillo de San Marcos. The fort is not only the oldest structure in St. Augustine…