Hubbard Glacier in Alaska When you think of Alaska, what images come to mind? For us, it’s icy glaciers, humpback whales and vast rugged wilderness. So, when planning our Alaska cruise, we decided to visit the mighty Hubbard Glacier in Alaska’s picturesque Disenchantment Bay. The Hubbard Glacier is famous for being North America’s largest tidewater glacier. It’s over 120 kilometres long (75 miles), 11 km wide (7 miles) and flows directly into Disenchantment Bay, which feeds into the North Pacific Ocean.  The Hubbard Glacier height is said to be 600 feet at its terminal face (350 feet exp ..read more

Travel Quotes for Travel Inspiration Sometimes a few simple travel quotes or phrase is all it takes to spark action in our lives. We always welcome inspirational words, so we thought it would be fun to share some quotes that have inspired us in the past. Hopefully one or two of them give you the push you need to plan that next adventure. Enjoy! 50 Inspirational Travel Quotes  “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So t ..read more

Cherry Blossoms in North Vancouver Are you in search of the best places to see cherry blossoms in North Vancouver? Are you looking to snap some photos or shoot some video to share on your socials, but don’t know where to start? As residents of North Vancouver for 15+ years, we’ve found a few spots that consistently deliver. There are literally hundreds (maybe thousands?) of trees that produce cherry blossoms in North Vancouver.  In this post, we share a few locations where you can find cherry blossom trees. You don’t have to travel far to see these beautiful bright pink and white fl ..read more

Whistler Train Wreck Trail  Tucked away in an old-growth forest, hidden between train tracks and the Cheakamus River, the Whistler Train Wreck site has quietly become a popular Whistler tourist attraction.  The Train Wreck is home to several decaying box cars that were abandoned after a crash that occurred in 1956. Train derailments were not uncommon back in the 1950’s, however little was known about this particular crash until recent years. Now, covered with layers of bright graffiti, these rusty old box cars have transformed into a unique outdoor art gallery. The mangled box cars ..read more

DFDS Ferry from Oslo To Copenhagen After completing our Norway road trip, it was time to make our way from Oslo to Copenhagen. Initially, we thought about taking the train. However, after researching the overnight DFDS ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen we thought this was an interesting option.  At the time of booking, the price was 168 Euros (approx. $250 CAD) for the private sea view cabin with 4 bunk beds. 4 train tickets cost over $150 CAD per person ($600 CAD total). Technically, the train is the faster option. However, most of the fast trains travel during the day. As a result, we woul ..read more

Things to do in Penticton this Summer Are you considering a family road trip to the South Okanagan this summer? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we share the best things to do in Penticton with kids this summer. I’m not sure why it took us so long to visit Penticton. We’ve visited nearby Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops many times over the years. However, Penticton and Osoyoos always seemed to get overlooked. That changed last summer, when we spent a week exploring the region. We’re happy to report that Penticton exceeded our expectations.  Before we get started, I should ..read more

Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish When I first learned about the plan to build the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, I was skeptical. As residents of North Vancouver, we often drive the Sea to Sky Highway enroute to Whistler.  Back then, I viewed Squamish as the half-way point to Whistler. Not a stand alone destination. I did not see the vision for this new outdoor attraction.  At the time, Whistler had just built the Peak to Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler Mountain to Blackcomb Mountain. Whistler hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics a few years prior and it was still buzzing from the globa ..read more

Portugal River Cruise in the Douro Valley We’ve returned from a fun Portugal river cruise and have so many wonderful experiences and photos to share. A European river cruise has been on our travel wish list for years now, so we jumped at the opportunity to partner with Viking River Cruises for this Portugal river cruise. There are so many European river cruises – why did we choose Portugal? Well, the simple answer is that we had not visited Portugal before. This is a new country for us. We also want to do something special to celebrate Cameron’s 40th birthday. After learning about the Douro V ..read more

You should travel to Salamanca, Spain Salamanca is one of the most fascinating cities we’ve visited in Europe. Known for its ornate sandstone architecture and the historical University of Salamanca, this ancient city is one of Spain’s most beautiful. If you plan to visit the Iberian Peninsula, you must add Salamanca to your travel plans. Located in Northwestern Spain, about two hours east of the Portugal border, this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage City dates back to the pre-Ancient Rome period. It’s over two thousand years old! We visited Salamanca while on a Portugal river c ..read more

The charming city of Salamanca, Spain Salamanca is one of the most fascinating cities we’ve visited in Europe. Known for its ornate sandstone architecture and the historical University of Salamanca, this ancient city is one of Spain’s most beautiful. If you plan to visit the Iberian Peninsula, you must add Salamanca to your travel plans. Located in Northwestern Spain, about two hours west of Madrid, and two hours east of the Portugal border, this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage City dates back to the pre-Ancient Rome period. It’s over two thousand years old! We visited Salamanca wh ..read more