You’ve seen these sites a million times on TV and in movies but you don’t really get a sense of the size and importance of these iconic buildings until you are standing in their shadow listening to the hushed whispers of conversation as visitors from far and wide reading the carvings on the cool marble walls and jockey for position to pose for photos. I encourage everyone, American or otherwise to visit Washington DC and to see these places for themselves.
Sunrise to Sunset. Cabot Trail Cape Breton Photo Essay
The following photos were taken on a recent trip clockwise around the trail. From the starting point near Baddeck we circled the trail over the course of a day July 2013. You might find yourself wanting to follow the same path this summer once you get a sense of the beauty that lies along the way.
Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head, South Carolina – a Review
Being greeted with a cold glass of lemonade & a freshly baked oat square was just what we needed when we checked into the Hilton Garden Inn in Hilton Head South Carolina.
citizenM: A Micro Hotel in the Big Apple, NYC – Review
A micro hotel in the Big Apple New York City, citizenM balances eccentricity & comfort. All the basics one needs in a hotel are all there and to perfection.
Goldilocks and the STM dux for iPad Case – A Review
iPad cases come in all shapes & sizes – like Goldilocks’ search for the perfect porridge, we test the STM Bags dux for iPad case to see if it’s just right!
Sustainable Jordan at the Feynan Ecolodge
Nestled in the Dana Valley in Jordan, Feynan Ecolodge is a class-act example of what sustainable accommodations should strive to be like. The hotel is effective because it has managed to overcome some of the difficulties that plague other similar projects: financial, social, and environmental.
Momondo App – Flight Search Engine Review
Momondo is an app developed for iOS and Android that provides the upfront information about flights, and as you are reviewing the results it will continually update the results. It provides alternate airports for you to consider, and even provides the choice of travel sites to deal with.
It’s Low, Slow and Good at Famous Dave’s Barbecue – Review
Just because the word “famous” is in front of your name doesn’t make it true but in the case of Famous Dave’s Barbecue, I’m a believer! Read our review.
Dreams of Pandora: Touring the Shennongjia Forests in China
The Shennongjia Forests are a vast landscape of mystery, emotion, and a tad bit of fear of isolation – unless of course you’re on a tour whilst on vacation!
7 Divine Dinners. A MSC Divina Food Review & Photo Essay
Say the word “cruise” and I don’t think of the islands – I think about what I ate! Here, I recount everything I ate on the MSC Divina complete with photos.
Travel Supplies – 5 Items That Go From Kitchen Drawer to Suitcase
Travel Supplies from your kitchen drawer? Here are 5 items that seem more at home in your kitchen cabinet than packed in your suitcase when travelling.
Eco Green Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
This South Carolina island may seem like JUST a place where all the wealthy cool kids go to play but look deeper – Hilton Head Island is Eco Green.
Travel Music Playlist – Haliburton Folk Music Camp Ontario
Some folks take it with them Some folks bring it home with them We always spend time before a trip compiling our vacation playlist – some reggae for the beach, some dance to keep us awake, some classical for reading and relaxing, some comedy for the drive. But have you ever brought music home with… Continue reading Travel Music Playlist – Haliburton Folk Music Camp Ontario
Environment and Luxury – The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa – The right balance of luxury with social and environmental responsibility
Snow and Sand – Opposites Except When it Comes to Photography
Calculated Traveller has been a participant in quite a few winter activities in Ontario as of late. You can check the articles here This brought to mind a couple of situations that make photography a bit more challenging – snow and sand scenes. To understand these similar situations we need to first consider what the… Continue reading Snow and Sand – Opposites Except When it Comes to Photography
You know you are a traveller when … Take the Quiz!
You know you are a traveller when…Are YOU guilty of any of these 15 traits? if you are, then you may just be a Traveller!
Experiencing Winnipeg Manitoba for the First Time
When given a chance to visit Winnipeg Manitoba by train & have a true Canadian adventure, author Michael Sonchy couldn’t say no. Here’s his trip report.
Perspectives Under the Sea: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Close your eyes. Picture the most amazing aquarium that you can imagine. Elegant and exquisite fish of every shape, size, and colour, great white sharks swimming by, and perhaps even a giant sea turtle gracefully gliding through the water as you snap photos of it through the glass. Now imagine where this aquarium is located:… Continue reading Perspectives Under the Sea: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Via Rail – A Canadian Experience to Get on Board eh?
The Via Rail train experience is seldom thought of by Canadians with the same excitement as places like Europe or Japan. It’s time we changed that…
Creating Beauty out of the Fire – Artech Glass Blowing Studio – Haliburton
We surround the furnace watching instructor Terry Craig teach us the basics of glass blowing at Artech Glass Blowing Studio in Haliburton Ontario.