The Texas landscape is very diverse. From flat plains and rough country that could be out of the Bugs Bunny and Road Runner show to rolling hills filled with bluebonnets, lakes, nature preserves and beautiful sandy beaches. It’s not all about tumbleweeds rolling in the arid desert like often portrayed in western movies although some […]
The Middle Keys was a new area in Florida for us to go scuba diving. We were excited at the idea since we had done some diving around Key Largo and Key West before and loved it. So, we figured that the diving in the Middle Keys would also be excellent. What’s more, we had […]
Being creatures of habit, we tend to always return to the same entrance gate to visit the Everglades National Park. Not this time; on our most recent trip to the park we followed our friend’s advice (Thanks Stu!) and went further south to the Ernest F. Coe entrance. We liked what we saw! The area […]
This post should be called swimming with manatees in Crystal River, but it turned out that an unseasonably warm February in Florida made for conditions that sent the manatees on their way back to the Gulf by the time we arrived. We still got to see a few manatees in Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park […]
Las Vegas, an entertainment hub, has a lot to offer those looking for a good time with a myriad of shows and activities including many Cirque du Soleil productions, concerts, magic shows and over 100 casinos for those wanting to tempt Lady Luck. Mega casino hotels are gradually replacing dated ones with musty smelling carpets […]
Canyon Tour Las Vegas was the perfect launching point for a visit to the picturesque canyons in the US National Parks. We’ve also used Vegas as a home base to see Death Valley and helicopter over the Hoover dam to hit the Grand Canyon in the past. Strange as it is, the glitz and glamour of the […]
The Florida Keys is the perfect destination for a long weekend road trip. It’s an easy 4-hour drive from Miami with plenty to see and do along the way. Follow US-1 S (165 miles) all the way to Key West, the most
A few years back the opportunity to move to Austin presented itself and we took a leap of faith by leaving Montreal, our hometown, the place where we grew-up and lived all our lives. It wasn’t an easy decision to make with our family and friends there, but the opportunity was a good one and […]
The Big Island has a lot to offer and that’s why we visited more than once. Visiting the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, watching the sunset from the Mauna Kea Observatory and exploring the beautiful lively colorful reefs are all top things to do on the Island of Hawaii.
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 […]