Blessings in the Nono Cloud Forest of Ecuador
On my first day in Nono, I was hugged tightly and blessed by a pint-sized 100-year-old woman. And when she laughed, her eyes danced. That's…
The 12 Best Bliss Destinations For 2016
Wondering where to find travel bliss in 2016? If your idea of travel bliss includes idyllic natural beauty, unforgettable experiences or delectable dinners, here is…
Top 10 Travel Bliss Moments of 2015
This year, I resolved to focus on living a happier life. And one way to do that is to pursue my passion for travel. In…
My 10 Most Popular Instagram Photos of 2015
There are several reasons why I love looking at travel photos. I enjoy photos that inspire by making you want to walk into the picture…
Photo of the Week: Head in the Clouds
It was an unusually warm and green Christmas for many Canadians this year. But it was a white Christmas here in the Rocky Mountains, overlooking…
Confessions of a Christmas Market Neophyte
I confess. Until this year, I'd never been to any bona fide Christmas markets in Canada or anywhere. I'd been blithely walking around, not knowing…
A Holiday Spa Break in the World’s Largest Log Cabin
It was a maple-licious Monday at the Chateau Montebello spa. In my post on avoiding the Grinchy holiday blues, I talked about the importance of …
Photo of the Week: Frozen Parliament
Canadians may think their government moves too slowly, but lately their Parliament Buildings in Ottawa have been downright frozen. It's part of a new light…
Ten Tips For Avoiding The Grinchy Holiday Blues
The city is all lit up and it's the most wonderful time of the year. Right? Not for everyone. For some people, it's hard to…
Hiking Banff’s Johnston Canyon in Winter
When you hike Johnston Canyon in winter, you'll forget you're in Banff, Canada. Instead, it'll feel like you've walked on to the movie set of …
Photo of the Week: Winter Solstice
The long shadows of the winter solstice in Canada. I took this photo on the first day of winter in Gatineau Park, Quebec, last year. …
Is the Nelson Mandela Prison Tour Haunting or Hopeful?
It seems impossible that a man could spend 27 years in prison and then become President of his country and a hero in the hearts…
