Avid Traveler and Master Scuba Diver
Sharing stories, photos and insights about the places I’ve visited. Simply sharing my experience and giving travel tips to help others plan their own dream trip and travel independently.
Traveling to India for only 8 days might seem like it’s too far to go, maybe, it’s even a little crazy to travel across the world for such a limited amount of time. But as travelers we take what we can get and make the most of our sightseeing opportunities. Since my husband had some […]
Ever since we moved away from our home in Montreal, we have made it a tradition to go spend Christmas with family and friends. This has also proven to be just enough winter for us, how nice the Christmas lights are reflecting off the fresh white snow in December. Having spent most of our lives […]
A few years ago, I started keeping track of our travel history. Sure, it’s a good way to go down memory lane. But the main reason I started doing this was to always have a list of destinations we have visited handy as well. Who knows when this information will be required? It’s especially useful when we must enumerate […]
Lately, we’ve been lucky to have the opportunity to go to Miami and South Florida regularly. We love the area and we seem to always have something new to discover. There are always things to do, a new restaurant to try, a new music venue, or a new beach to see. It’s hard to get tired […]
Taking a Baltic cruise is an excellent way to explore the northern seas, the waterways of the Vikings. The best time to go is during the summer months. We opted to go during the last week of June when the days are endless so we could see the midnight sun. It’s pretty cool to watch […]
If you’re like us, you probably don’t have the luxury of heading out on a road trip with no end in sight. You most likely have a limited amount of vacation days available or can only take so many at a time. You may have kids that attend school, an elderly relative that needs your […]
My husband and I have become passionate about scuba diving. We used to snorkel a lot but after we got our certifications for diving it opened up a new underwater world to us. Diving allows us to get a closer look at the beautiful sea creatures and to see them in action. It allows us to stay […]
The Palace of Versailles is one of the top attractions to visit in Paris. Once you get there, it’s easy to see why so many flock to this marvel of French architecture. The palace is an extravaganza of luxury with splendid gardens, fountains and sculptures. The palace’s interior is a fine example of the lavish […]
More cruises now offer anytime dining (also called open seating) which means you can choose to go to any of the eligible restaurants without a reservation. Historically, when booking your cruise, you had to pre-select your dining time choosing between the early seating (at 5:30 – 6 pm) and late seating (usually at 8 – 8:30 pm). You […]
Maximize your travel Miami International Airport (MIA) is an important hub and if I had a long layover of 6 hours or more I would take a taxi to Miami Beach or South Beach, which are approximately 13-miles (20 km) and 11-miles (18 km) away respectively. These are two of the most popular beaches in […]