When I booked my plane tickets to Egypt from our home in Canada, I was met with skepticism and dismay from many family members, who’s first question was “Is Egypt safe to travel to?” and “but you are leaving the kids at home right?” How I could consider a visit to what they considered a […]
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When Disneyland goes Wrong: Visiting the ER instead of the Happiest Place on Earth
Last week we ventured from Vancouver to Anaheim California for what was supposed to be a wonderful trip to visit Disney. The kids talk of Disneyland often and we had planned a surprise visit just after school started to avoid the crowds and enjoy the festive Halloween decor. However, it did not turn out […]
Tips for Visiting The Pyramids of Giza
If you are planning a visit to Egypt, it is likely that visiting the pyramids of Giza is part of your itinerary. Visiting these Cairo pyramids has always been on my bucket list. I am not sure if it was due to the theories about how they were built with such precision, or whether it […]
Visiting Pamukkale Tips and Everything you Should Know Before Your Visit
Are you looking for information on visiting Pamukkale and tips for visiting Turkey’s thermal pools? Maybe you are wondering what to wear in Pamukkale or how to get to Pamukkale? If you have any of those questions (or maybe even more), you have come to the right place! Pamukkale is probably a landscape you have […]
Greece First Impressions & Athens to Meteora
Greece, First Impressions & Athens to Meteora Information We arrived into Athens and had arranged for our AirBNB host to pick us up at the airport. It seems as though a lot of the hosts near the airport offer this service. A 10 minute drive and we were in Artemis, a popular beach town […]
The Rock Overnight Adventure Cruise Paihia New Zealand
The Rock Overnight Adventure Cruise Paihia New Zealand When you visit New Zealand’s North Island, the Bay of Islands will likely be on your itinerary. But do not just visit the beach. If you book an overnight cruise from Paihia, you have the opportunity to spend the night anchored off shore and experience the […]