Visiting Meteora: Monasteries in the Sky
The name “Meteora” translates to ‘suspended in air’. When the fog and clouds roll in around these towering rock pillars, the sky-high monasteries appear to be floating in the air.
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Four Types of Small Ship Cruising that will win your heart
Four Types of Small Ship Cruising that will win your heart Header Photo Credit: Ama Waterways When I say the word ‘cruise’ do you get excited or cringe? There seem to be two different types of people when it comes to cruising … those who love it and those who hate it. We’re hoping to … Read more
Borneo: More than just Orangutans
Shari’s Trip to Borneo When I decided Borneo was my next adventure, I chose to travel on a small group trip as I was looking forward to travelling with others in a destination so remote. Having a local guide and only 10-12 people in the group is one of my favourite ways to explore a … Read more
There are 365 Pages in the book of 2023. What Story will you Write?
Every year when the new year rolls around there’s a surge of energy and excitement for what’s coming for the year ahead. My favourite new-year-inspired thought as of late has been the question, “You have 365 blank pages in the book of 2023, what story you are going to write?” For the past nearly three years … Read more
What you need to know to make the best of Black Friday Specials
Every year when black Friday rolls around in November people go crazy for a good deal. We’re talking door crashers, long lineups, hair pulling … It’s a zoo out there!When it comes to travel, things are a little less competitive. No standing in line for hours, but phone queues will be busy and spots on … Read more
Mountain Biking in Colombia – Going Downhill Fast
Before trying something new, there’s always a mix of fear and excitement. If I’m being honest, Mountain Biking in Colombia might have erred a little more on the side of fear for me though. After my first-day mountain biking in Colombia, climbing 4 kilometres uphill and succeeding, I was on a high. All the fears … Read more
Why you should consider a Small Group tour for your next Adventure
One of the best ways to travel for the first time, or to venture back into travel after the Covid-pandemic is to consider a small group tour. They are easy on logistics, have incredible local guides and adhere to current safety protocols while giving you incredible, authentic experiences in your chosen destination. You might have … Read more
3 things you may not know about Travel right now
We all know it is way past the point of having itchy feet to travel! Our entire bodies and minds are itching. Most of you probably haven’t left the country (or maybe even your province) for nearly two full years. We hear clients tell us weekly (sometimes daily) that all they want to do is … Read more
4 Recommendations for Planning Travel in 2022
Travel is a luxury and a privilege, one that many people around the world don’t have on a regular basis, let alone during a pandemic. We all know getting back to travel is important for our own mental health. Who doesn’t need a vacation from all of this stress, gloom and doom? Trying to decide … Read more
9 Reasons to Consider Colombia for your next Adventure
Colombia is an incredibly diverse country that has sadly been plagued by an out-of-date, bad reputation. Many years ago the country wasn’t safe to visit, but that political situation has changed immensely in the past 10 years. It is time to move forward! It is now an up-and-coming destination with rich cultural history, colourful communities, … Read more