In this section we highlight trips we’ve been on and share ideas on where to go and what to see.
Our Thailand adventure took us from Bangkok to Chiang Rai in the north, then to Chiang Mai and ended in Phuket. During our trip we saw beautiful temples, visited hill tribes, toured the Mekong by long-tail boat and saw the Golden Triangle. In Phuket we spent time relaxing on the beach and scuba diving in […]
The city of Cusco is conveniently located in the Inca Heartland so that day excursions to many sites in the Sacred Valley such as Machu Picchu are easily accessible. However, it’s important to take the time to acclimate to the altitude before running off to sightsee. Cusco is at an elevation of 11,200 ft (3,400m) […]
Our trip to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley in Peru was an incredible journey that took us from the picturesque city of Cusco through the Inca heartland and ended in the bustling city of Lima on the Pacific coast. We found that starting our tour in the Sacred Valley was the best way to discover […]
The Galapagos archipelago is made up of 13 main islands, 6 smaller ones and many islets. None of these are near the mainland of Ecuador and a short flight to Baltra is required. The best way to visit this unique place is by taking an expedition cruise. We opted for a 7-night cruise, which was actually a combo […]
Guayaquil is a bustling and lively seaside city located on the Pacific coast. It’s location makes it an ideal departure or returning point for a trip to the Galapagos Islands. With only one day in Guayaquil our time was very limited, however, we made the most of it by visiting some of the city’s main attractions.
The city of Quito is situated at an altitude of 9350 ft (2850 m) in the Andes Mountains. We landed late in the evening and were delighted to wake-up to a spectacular view of Quito and the Andes from our hotel room. We were off to a great start with one of our most memorable […]
Oahu is the Hawaiian Island with the largest population and has a lot to offer for everyone. What follows is an overview of the main sites and attractions that we visited while enjoying a leisurely drive around the island and stopping at various landmarks. Waikiki beach, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Sunset Beach and Pearl Harbor […]
We visited this lush island during our Hawaiian cruise. We made the most of our time in port by renting a car to drive along the north shore as far as the road would go. We stopped at various points of interest including Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and Kee Beach. Then we turned around […]
Maui has a lot to offer, in or out of the water, so visitors are sure to find plenty to do. Scuba diving in Maui’s pristine warm waters and watching the sunset from the Haleakala Volcano are at the top of our list. Other must-see places include the Iao Valley State Park, Lahaina and the […]
We’ve been to Victoria twice. The first time was back in ’99 when we drove through the Canadian Rockies from Calgary to Vancouver. From there we took the ferry to Victoria and visited family friends. They drove us around this charming island and we went to the Butchart Gardens. Our Alaskan Cruise included Victoria as a […]