A Voyage of Discovery: To Pincho or Not to Pincho?
A guest post from Paula Cipolla. Paula is a freelance photographer-writer who lives in Seattle. Her passion for travel is augmented with her …
Putting Our New High Sierra Gear to the Test!
Travel and luggage go together like bread and butter, like Mickey and Minnie, like peanut butter and Nutella (yep, nectar of the gods, …
The Best Way to Get into Voss is by Parachute
About 3 years ago Shannon and I visited Mt. Salève (on the French / Swiss border), this was the first time I ever …
Norway Beauty Shots: Stunning Landscapes
There’s no doubt about it – Norway is one of the most strikingly beautiful destinations in the world. So it should come …
Epic Hikes in Fjord Norway
Norway is nature’s answer to a fatigued spirit. City noise, the morning commute, waiting in line, errands, overtime hours, loads of laundry… …
This Little Piggy Went for a Swim in the Caribbean
When a friend asks you if you’d like to go on a day trip to the Bahamas in her family’s plane, you …
Our Favorite Metropolitan Hikes in Europe
What’s the first thing you think of when you picture a great hike? Mountains? Wildlife? Being out in the middle of nowhere, …
Don’t Rent a Vespa! And 5 Other Mistakes I Made in Rome
Rome: the city of delicious food, historic sights, and cute Italians. How could anyone possibly not have the best day ever there?! …
What To Do & How To Prepare For the Ultimate Irish Vacay
I’ve never been a fan of the, “What’s your favorite place in the world?” question, because frankly, it’s impossible to answer. Like, …
Video: Enjoying the Snow in Charlevoix
I like to think that Charlevoix was first “visited” by an asteroid 15 million years ago. Surprisingly, I couldn’t find any concrete facts to …
From Lemons to Lemonade: One Night in a Tiny House Cabin in Charlevoix
I HAVE A BIG OBSESSION WITH TINY HOUSES. On wheels, on stilts, in a tree, or hanging cliffside; you name it, I’m …
Video: 8 Must-Do Winter Activities Near Québec City
Brrrrr, baby its cold outside! What to do? What to do? Well, go outside of course! What does winter really mean to …
“Joyeux Carnaval!” A 400lb Snowman, a Festival, and a Touch of Frostbite
Remember what it was like to be a kid? Getting up early before your parents to snuggle on the couch with a …
Video: Canada’s Enchanting Ice Hotel
Recently Shannon wrote about the “REAL LIFE Frozen“ (i.e. Québec’s Hôtel de Glace), this week I’m trying to bring the experience to life with some of …