This Should Be On Your Bucket List: A Hot Air Balloon Ride Over The Cave Houses Of Cappadocia
Follow along as we jump in a hot air balloon to see the spectacular scenery of Cappadocia, Turkey.
10 Most Amazing Castles from Around the World on Pinterest
We’re trying something new this week.
I’m finding that Pinterest is a great tool for planning trips, and even getting inspiration for great places to visit.
So, in the spirit of sharing some of the beautiful photos we’ve found, and inspiring everyone to travel more, we’re sharing 10 gorgeous photos of castles from around the world.
How The Beach Boys Convinced Me Aruba Was Worth A Look
Do you know that famous line in the Beach Boys song Kokomo that goes “Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I want to take you to … Well, way back when the song was just released, it was the first time I had ever heard of Aruba. Even back then it sounded like someplace I’d someday like to visit. I’ve always imagined that Aruba would be dotted with sandy white beaches and clear sparkling water like those from that famous Beach Boys song. So, do Aruba’s beaches really live up to my imagination?
A Love Letter To Grand Old Hotels
Once in a while we get a chance to spend some time in a hotel that offers something really special.
You know the hotels I mean.
The hotels with the huge lobbies gleaming with polished wood, where you just might run into someone famous sitting casually in an overstuffed chair.
Hotels with room service wheeled up to your room and served with a red rose and a white tablecloth.
Hotels where the bellboy is over 60 years old, and loves to tell stories about the time …
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How to Visit Istanbul in Six Hours
With only an afternoon to check out the sights and sounds in Istanbul’s old city, we tell you how to see the main highlights for yourself in under 6 hours.
25 Free Must Have iPhone Travel Apps
As travel bloggers, we use our iPhones constantly to find hotels and apartments, book airfares, get directions, select restaurants, phone home and share photos. Check out our list of free, must have travel apps to make life on the road that much easier.
Oh Canada! The Joy of Going Home
It’s been a long road these last six months.
In that time we’ve been to ten countries and set foot on four continents.
We’ve logged over 28,377 kilometers (or 17,632 miles for our American friends), as the crow flies.
Now that we’re back in Canada for the summer, it’s time to get my Canadian on…
Riding Dromedary Camels in the Moroccan Desert
Jordan, four years old and all of 32 pounds, makes a beeline for a sitting camel and bounds on top without a moments hesitation.
I exchange a tentative glance with Charles, debating how much I should worry about our little girl’s sudden bond with a 1,000 pound animal. Mohammad, the camel’s handler is completely unfazed by Jordan’s enthusiasm, though I’m fairly sure that small girls with wild golden ringlets don’t fling themselves on top of his camels every day…
