Exploring the Wonders of Alaska At the start of this week, I discovered that Alaska was sold by Russia to the USA for a mere $7.2 million. When you break it down, that’s just about $80 for every square kilometre! Now that I’ve spent a week exploring just Southeast Alaska, I’d say it was an […]
Category Archives: Destination
Wild Wonders and Waterfalls: A Northern Territory Adventure
Exploring the Northern Territory is like stepping into another world. Picture yourself in Africa—there are wetlands full of vibrant birdlife and crocodiles, not too dissimilar to Botswana. Imagine cruising through lily-covered waterways in a traditional boat. And the waterfalls here are stunning—steep cliffs and sandy-bottomed billabongs, ideal for a refreshing swim once the rangers have […]
Central America Adventures: Learning, Exploring, and Unexpected Thrills
I’ve always wanted to improve my Spanish, so what could be better than a two-week residential Spanish course in Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the central highlands of Guatemala! Our landlady was wonderful, and we had to ask for everything in Spanish. No Spanish, no food – so I learned quickly! While in […]
Journey Through the Clouds: An Unforgettable Adventure on the Rocky Mountaineer
Vancouver I’ve just ticked off a lifelong dream with my first visit to British Columbia. A while back, I had the choice to move to either New Zealand or Vancouver and went with NZ, so this trip was a chance to see what I missed! Biking around Stanley Park and along the seawall to Granville […]
Discovering Vietnam: An Adventure Full of Culture, Cuisine, and Coastal Charm
My colleagues have been raving about Vietnam for years. Everyone on the team had been there already, so I was the last one to visit. It’s been our top-selling destination in Asia for the past six years, and now I finally get to see what all the fuss is about! I can’t think of any […]
Manhattan by Bike and from the very Top
One of my best activities in New York was a three-hour “Bike & Roll” cycle tour of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. It ended up being the highlight of my trip. Starting from Battery Park, we cycled about 12 miles through lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, crossing both bridges and passing through Brooklyn Heights, TriBeCa, Chinatown, and […]
No Sleep Til Brooklyn
I’ve just come back from an amazing trip to Brooklyn, thanks to Globus for including it in our itinerary. This wasn’t your typical touristy tour, which made it even better. I got to walk in John Travolta’s footsteps from ‘Saturday Night Fever,’ enjoyed some incredible pizza at local spots where the NYPD hang out and […]
How d’Ya Like Dem’ Apples Boston
Yes, we’re in Boston, so today’s playlist is all about Aerosmith, James Taylor, and the Pixies. Maybe we’ll even throw in some Donna Summer later. After a long drive from Philadelphia, it’s great to spend a couple of nights in this city of stretched-out vowels. Being in a big East Coast city feels like stepping […]
Discovering DC: A Walk Through History and Monuments
When you’re on a coach tour, you certainly can’t complain about not making the most of your time! Yesterday, we managed to squeeze in almost every major memorial in Washington, DC: Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the Holocaust. We also visited the White House and the Capitol, crossed the […]
Chasing Time in the City That Never Sleeps: My NYC Adventure
I had just five nights to explore New York City, so I had to get creative. If you don’t have a time-slowing machine like I imagined, you can still fit a lot in by grabbing a map and a subway pass, making the most of every spare minute, and skimping on sleep. Welcome to Manhattan! […]