The title of this post not only applies to life in general, but it also applies to the subject of the post: the Columbia Ice Fields in Banff, Alberta, Canada. One of the few remaining glaciers in North America, this precious resource of Mother Nature is - literally - breathtaking. We've done…
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We would guess that there are only a few of our clever readers that would not want to go to Chile. It is one of those South American countries that just seems to call our name. It's far away from most places on the planet, so many casual tourists might give it a…
One of our valued affiliate friends, VRBO, sent some details to a place we'd never heard of - McAllen Texas. The email featured lots of nice places to rent, so we were curious. What is McAllen Texas like? What's there for us (and you!) to see and do? So, as you…
Don't worry, it's not as horrible as it sounds, but it is, indeed a plane wreck. An history DC3 to be accurate. But, it's not horrific. No-one perished - all the passengers on board survived the crash. But, it was a close call. And, despite it being a US Navy…
Iceland always has a pure, if mysterious allure for anyone who hasn't been. Cold and misty, yet with boiling volcanoes that keep the residents warm and the visitors coming. A Nordic nation, Iceland is defined by its dramatic landscape with beautiful mountains, hot springs and more. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull…
Shush.... show a little respect. This post is for you adventurers who constantly want to do something out of the ordinary. Rather than spend your days on a beach or in a huge city, going from one museum to another, you want to look for something that not many others have seen.…
We love cars, especially classic, luxury and exotic. We've had a bunch of them over the years, but we also realise that they have an impact on our planet, so we take the trains as much - if not more - than we do cars. But that doesn't reduce our love of beautiful…
This past week, we wrote a post about Cuba opening up again soon. For many countries, this is not necessarily big news, but for those living in the USA it is, as Cuba has been a banished country for so many decades that it's sad. It's a fabulous country with so much to…
For those not in the know, Mauritius is a small, multi-cultural island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, northeast of Reunion and southeast of the Seychelles. Mauritius also controls Rodrigues Island and the remote, sparsely populated Agalega and Cargados Garayos (Saint Brandon) islands. As luscious and serene as most of Mauritius is, there is a wilder side for those of you…
When you mention the word Iran, it usually strikes a certain response from many people. And, alas, much of that is true. It is a country that has had more than its share of troubles. But, like anywhere, it is also filled with beautiful people, beautiful scenery and beautiful stories. We…
Attention skiers. It has been reported that European alps are predicted to have the highest loss of mass in at least 60 years. Not good. So the Guardian has picked this week a feature on the sustainable ski resort of Laax, a greener, more environmentally-conscious alternative to other ski resorts. Ice melting…
It's likely that most of you would have heard of Lapland, but we probably would also imagine that you don't know much about it. It's not so much that it's a well-kept secret, but there are so many other destinations that might grab your attention. Lapland has been connected with the legendary "North…
We feature Europe here a lot because, well, we lived there for many years and we love it. But one thing that Europe excels in is the sheer variety and diversity that you can find in each country, city and person. One country that we feel is often overlooked is Slovenia. A…
Mexico is a well-travelled and much-love destination for world-aware travelers. Above and beyond its gob-smacking food and its inexpensive cost of entry, it also shines because of its lovely inhabitants and all of the rich history that bathes the country. Like most places, it has its own issues to deal with, but that should…
Literally. If you don't like it when your shoes get wet, this may not be the holiday option for you. Climb inside one of the world's smallest volcanos and enjoy a relaxing soak in the warm mud. Experience the healing properties of the mineral-infused mud while having fun at the Totumo Volcano. …
No, this doesn't involve growing a beard and chopping down trees (although you might have time for that, anyway.) But that doesn't mean that you won't feel part of the Canadian experience. And, even better, you get travel from east to west in one of the world's most revered rail adventures. This is…
There are so many options when it comes to travel: planes, trains, automobiles, ships, tours . . . the list goes on and on. But here's a travel option that you might not have thought of, or not have thought of as "travel" anyway - hiking. When you think about it, it…
If you're in Germany, you'll know that watersports are a major thrill to the lovely citizens of that country. And there are so many lakes, rivers and options if you're a water baby, yourself. If so, we're happy to introduce you to our new affiliate friends, Eventfloss DE. What is it? A…
Canada is a big place: its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometres, making it the world's second-largest country by total area. At 243,000 km along the shores of 52,455 islands, Canada boasts of the longest…
As anyone who reads visits our site often, you'll know that we are big fans of bicycles. Health benefits aside, they're just plain fun to ride, and you're also helping the environment as you help yourself. They're not expensive (and you can rent them almost anywhere) and come in so many styles, even…