Falmouth Jamaica, to the Irie Blue Hole: Rich in History, Passion and Nature (aka, “Bush”)

“Bush is the word we use to mean nature,” explains Jason, one of our tour guides for our trip with Liberty Tours, at the Irie Blue Hole in Jamaica, as he waves us on down a twisting series of rocky steps, lined with wooden rails. (Pointing to the blackbirds circling overhead), “Listen, they are saying:… Continue reading Falmouth Jamaica, to the Irie Blue Hole: Rich in History, Passion and Nature (aka, “Bush”)

EdgeWalk Toronto: Start At The Top, Work Your Way Down

The winter season winding down can only mean one thing in Toronto: The return of EdgeWalk Just as the name implies, EdgeWalk is an “extreme urban adventure” for brave (or crazy) souls who think it would be fun to walk along the edge of one of the world’s tallest free-standing structures on a narrow, steel… Continue reading EdgeWalk Toronto: Start At The Top, Work Your Way Down

Photo Essay: High Park Toronto Through the Seasons

If you’ve been in the US or Canada this past winter, you’ll know how much we got hit by the true nature of the season. Here in Toronto, the ice storm over the Christmas Holidays knocked out the power for more than a week, tore down trees, and put a blanket of ice and snow… Continue reading Photo Essay: High Park Toronto Through the Seasons

Travel Photography Tip – Night Portrait Mode

You’ve planned a great trip with the family. You have some great photos of the daytime scenery and everyone enjoying themselves at the beach or exploring the surroundings. At night though, you seem to slip into another world. A world where everyone is a cardboard cutout against a dark nondescript background. You wish you could… Continue reading Travel Photography Tip – Night Portrait Mode

From desk to suitcase – travel supplies from office supplies

I’m one of those people who no matter what store I’m at, I think “hmmm…how could this be repurposed for travel?” You can find items to be repurposed at any store – from the dollar discount store to the drug store. Just look around and use your imagination. Here are 10 office supplies that I… Continue reading From desk to suitcase – travel supplies from office supplies

Who cares if you get sick on a Cruise Ship? The CDC does.

Traveling by cruise ship is an enjoyable and memorable way to see the world. Modern cruise ships are themselves a destination for travelers where food, entertainment, accommodations and activities can be found onboard the floating resort. But when you get large groups of people living together on a cruise ship it’s not all fun and… Continue reading Who cares if you get sick on a Cruise Ship? The CDC does.

Saying AHHH at Scandinave Spa: Switzerland in Ontario

It’s an old cliché, but we did save the best part of our trip for last with a visit to the renowned Scandinave Spa in Blue Mountains, Ontario. The brochure boasted pictures of outdoor baths and waterfalls, complete with steam rising from the water. Not a place to get a facial or a mani-pedi, this… Continue reading Saying AHHH at Scandinave Spa: Switzerland in Ontario

Sailing the “Venice of America” Aboard Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi

Fort Lauderdale, more specifically Port Everglades, is known as being one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. But even if you aren’t about to embark on a weeklong Caribbean cruise, you can still sail these local waters of Florida by taking a ride on the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi. Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi… Continue reading Sailing the “Venice of America” Aboard Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi