Every year, I like to do a few recap posts to sum up my best and worst travel moments, and the favorite places I visited. I’ve already written about my top experiences in 2019, and my worst travel moments in 2019! But I always like to talk a bit about some of the destinations I’ve… Read More The Best Places I Visited In 2019
The end of the year is always a good time for reflection. In 2019, I visited 14 countries, 4 of which were new to me. I took 15 flights, and gained quite a few new passport stamps in my (brand new) passport. I managed to travel a lot with a full-time job. I achieved a… Read More My Top Travel Experiences Of 2019
I lucked out big time this year. My work sent me on a trip to Canada!! The trip started in Vancouver, and then we traveled on the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff. We had a day exploring part of the Icefields Parkway, and most of a day exploring Banff before flying out of Calgary. Banff is… Read More Highlights From Banff and the Surrounding Canadian Rockies
The Rocky Mountaineer is one of the most superb train journeys in the world. This luxury train was the reason I spent a week in Canada in April, and WOW. What an experience! About the Rocky Mountaineer The Rocky Mountaineer has four different routes to choose from: First Passage to the West (Vancouver to Kamloops… Read More All Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer: Vancouver to Banff!
UPDATED MARCH 2024! 24hours isn’t really enough time to see any city. Especially a city as vibrant and laid back as Vancouver! On my most recent work trip to Canada to visit the Canadian Rockies, I had just 24 hours (one full day) to explore Vancouver. This was definitely not enough time! I would recommend… Read More How to Spend 24 Hours in Vancouver, Canada
I was lucky enough to have the great fortune to visit Canada and experience the Canadian Rockies this month! I’d only ever been to Quebec City and the surrounding area in Canada before. It was absolutely amazing. The scenery was just stunning, and I loved seeing and exploring all the mountains. A real highlight was… Read More Photoessay: Vancouver to Calgary Through The Canadian Rockies
The province of Quebec in Canada is famous for being a hub of Francophone culture in North America. On my trip last summer to Quebec City, I sometimes felt like it was a tiny snapshot into a European town—with plenty of charm to go around! The city is old, lively, and beautiful, and a hot… Read More What Not To Miss In Quebec City
UPDATED 2020! During the summer of 2015, I spent ten great days in the beautiful province of Quebec on my first ever trip to Canada. Quebec City was the base for my visit, and I spent a lot of my time exploring the surrounding area outside of the city. The scenery is stunning and you… Read More Top 6 Daytrips From Quebec City