Milford Sound also known by its indigenous Māori name Piopioptahi is one New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations. It's one of those places I've wanted to visit for a long time. I first learned of Milford Sound when I was a young boy. My mother, who worked at a hotel at the time, would sometimes …
Continue reading Discover Milford Sound: A Fiordland National Park Gem
On a trip to the Dominican Republic a few years ago, we stayed in the southern part of the country in La Romana. It was a resort type vacation, just to relax and take it easy, but we kept hearing about this quaint little Mediterranean village that was worthy of a day trip. We decided …
Continue reading Altos de Chavón, a replica of a Mediterranean village in the Dominican Republic.
My wife Trudy and I have always wanted to travel to New Zealand, and after a lot of research, we decided that the best way to see a lot of the country was to travel by campervan. We took up the challenge in 2023 and after logging more than 4000 kms (roughly 2500 miles) we …
Continue reading The Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki, a quick stop on our New Zealand campervan journey.
It's like the earth is a canvas and Nature the artist who paints multiple masterpieces daily. As humans, we may not always agree on everything, but I would argue that you'd be hard pressed be to find someone who doesn't enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset. Throughout our travels, we've been witness to some of …
Continue reading Mesmerizing Sunsets and Sunrises Around the World: A Visual Journey
Our road trip California continued with a two-night stay in a town we'd never heard of, Solvang. Just 45 minutes from Santa Barbara, this quaint and charming small town in the Santa Ynez valley, evokes the feeling of being in a Danish village. It's like travelling internationally without leaving the country. Flower lined streets, half-timbered …
Continue reading California road tripping: Solvang, a little piece of Denmark in the U.S.A.
On a recent trip to California, my wife and I visited our daughter and son in law, and they took us to this quaint little town we'd never heard of called Ojai (pronounced Oh-hi.) Located about 2 hours northwest of Los Angeles or about a half an hour from Ventura Beach, this town has a …
Continue reading California road trip: Check out this unique bookstore in Ojai.
Hell’s Gate is a geothermal reserve and mud spa in Rotorua, New Zealand and is an area of historical significance for the local Māori people who have used it for centuries as a place for healing and general wellbeing. As you drive up, that distinct smell of sulphur is ever present in the air. Here you can …
Did you know there's a Celtic festival that's celebrated in Barbados annually? Wait, what? you may be asking yourself, "what's the connection?" Well, Barbados was a former English colony and during the Irish Scottish wars with England, (the Wars of the Three Kingdoms,) military commander Oliver Cromwell, had Irish, Scottish and Welsh prisoners transported throughout …
Continue reading Celtic Festival in Barbados, yes, Barbados!
Barbados is many things to many people. There is a plethora of things to do on this 166 sq mile Caribbean Island and my wife and I are always seeking out and finding interesting off the beaten path places that most tourists and even some locals don't even know about. If you're a student of …
Continue reading Why we love the rugged coastlines and idyllic beaches of Barbados
Having a little green space in the heart of a bustling city like Bridgetown is always a good thing that's why the Golden Square Freedom Park was a welcome addition to the city's landscape. This is a new park having only been opened in November 2021 to commemorate Barbados' transition from a parliamentary monarchy (Queen …
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