A lot has changed in my life over the past five years. Since I returned from my last backpacking tour of Europe in January of 2011 I have fallen in love, landed my first “real…
Home to the world’s oldest university and famous for its Tortellini, the city of Bologna, Italy has a great deal to offer travellers looking for an Italian experience off the well-travelled path of Venice, Florence,…
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to travel to the Isle of Elba: the third largest Island in Italy, a trip I never imagined I would make. Mainly because… I had no idea…
I promised myself that I wouldn’t start another post with “It’s been a whirlwind week” or something along those lines, but I really feel like that is the most accurate statement of almost every week.…
The last time I travelled Europe in 2010 it was during Shoulder Season. The wonderful fall months when there is a crispness in the air and more importantly, the tourist crowds throughout Europe start to dissipate.…
Before we set off on our travels through the Caribbean and Europe we had a two-week stop in our glorious former home, Toronto, to visit friends and family. During our time in the city we…
You would think that eating in Italy would be easy. As we all know, Italy is world renowned for its food. From pizza and pasta, tiramisu and gelato, the list of Italian specialties is vast and…
There is an art to balancing life, travel, and blogging – one that I am now sure I have not mastered. If you’ve been following along on my adventures, you would of noticed that last…
Wow. What a whirlwind of a week. Last Sunday, we arrived on the beautiful Isle of Elba, the third largest island in Italy. The rain that had persisted in Bologna was subsiding and we were finally…
I may get in trouble for saying this but… Venice never appealed to me. Despite the countless photos of canals, the unique architecture, and its claim to fame as “the city on the water”, I just…
Travel and budgeting go hand-in-hand. When on an extended trip, it is important to really think about what “extras” you are going to indulge in. From tickets to tours, admission fees and more, there are tons…
So, you’ve decided to go on a desert tour, right? Hooray! I promise 2 things: one, you won’t regret it, and two, I’ll help you. The sand dunes, the night sky, the silence. It truly is…
To be honest, I was a bit apprehensive about what our dining experience would be like in Morocco. I’ve never been much of a risk-taker when it comes to food, and my palette is not…
This week has been a whirlwind. From a wild few days in Marrakesh to a short stop-over in Barcelona, on to Bologna, Italy to unite with family and friends – this week has definitely been…
There is definitely an element of trust when you sign up for an excursion over the Internet. Especially when it’s on a continent you’ve never been, in a country you know little about, and with…
Visiting Morocco has definitely left an impression, not only in my head, but also my heart. I had the opportunity to visit places I have only dreamed about, and experience a country that at times…
It was pushing 10pm and my hanger level was starting to increase. I knew immediately that we delayed dinner too long and I had to eat immediately. Just around the corner from our apartment in…
Welcome to my favourite post of the week…Let’s Catch Up! This week was one of the most memorable of my life for two main reasons. The first, I turned the big 3-0 and the second,…
Hi Everyone! We have returned safe and sound from a life-changing adventure to the Sahara desert. I know there are going to be many questions, and I have many answers – but not today. My…
My Almost Thirty feature is coming to a close because… holy crap… I’m almost thirty. Two more days to go. I won’t have access to the Internet from May 6th-9th but you’ll have to wait…
