Discovering Naija’s vibrant roots
On a balmy Wednesday morning in November 2021, while staying in Victoria Island, Lagos, we visited the Nigerian National Museum. The museum was rich with artifacts from [Read more]
Adventure
The beauty and the birds of Witless Bay
Way back in 2018 -- oh, remember those glory days before corona -- I meant to share a bit about our adventure along the Atlantic Coast while we were road tripping through [Read more]
Do things with your mom
"Could we have a day?" That was my mom asking my sister and me if we could spend a full day touring Maui together on our last family vacation. We were completely taken [Read more]
Something wicked’s lurking in the dark
In the dark. Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart. You try to scream, but terror takes the sound before you make it. You start to freeze as horror [Read more]
Maui wowie
My friend Denise and her husband Greg love Maui. Like really love it. Like if ever two people needed to pack up everything and move to a tropical island, it's these two. And [Read more]
Hooked
This is the best way to spend a work day. Our fishing and hunting guru, Shel Zolkewich, invited me to join her, local anglers and a bunch of media to Travel Manitoba's annual [Read more]
2012 – My year in pictures
2012 was another fantastic year of travel adventures. Last year's highlights were Gimli, Orlando and Turks & Caicos.
This time last year…
I was embarking on a month-long adventure to Europe. I so wanna go back. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Henry [Read more]
Map it out!
Yesterday I spent my evening placing a new world map on cork board. The reason? I want to do that thing where you pinpoint all the places you've been and places you want to [Read more]
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy
Ahh, summer, the best time of year; the days are long, the weather is warm, and taking time away from work is sublime. This year Chuck and I took holidays to go on a road [Read more]
Young at heart
Now this is a retirement lifestyle to look forward to! Try not to tear up a little. Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. Mark [Read more]
That’s how you end on a high note
Today was a great day in Rome. It was my last day of sightseeing. I'm here until Friday, but tomorrow I'm going to shop, pack and relax. After breakfast this morn, I walked [Read more]
Yay, no more sheep herding!
I just got back after my way too long 15 hour tour of Pompeii and Naples. It was my last bus tour and I have to say, I'm not in the least sad they are done. Nope, not even a [Read more]
Walking around in the Eternal City
My first full day in Rome was filled with sightseeing. This place has a piazza or fountain on every other street it seems. It's a beautiful city. I wandered about the area [Read more]
La dolce vita
Buona sera from Roma! I arrived at around noon today and have already seen things I will remember for a lifetime. First off, my train from Florence was great. I was a [Read more]
