Our Most Popular Posts
We have traveled to over 15 Countries, stayed in countless hotels, and done dozens of unique activities along the way. These are our popular review and recipe posts.
Best Doughnuts
Is it best doughnuts or best donuts? Who cares if they are good! We thought it would be fun to put together a list of the best doughnuts that we…
Best Food on Maui
It’s no secret that we love food. So we thought of putting together a list of our favorite foods and beverages on Maui, since our Kauai version has been quite…
7 Day Maui Itinerary
As you can imagine, there is no shortage of possible activities to do on Maui. If you are only going to visit Maui once there are definitely some must do…
Monkeypod Maui
Monkeypod is the best thing to happen to Ka’anapali Beach Resort in a long time. They are located beach side in Whaler’s Village. And, because they have great food and…
Nashville Weekend
Last fall we headed to Nashville for a weekend getaway. We had wanted to go for a while and when we found out that we could get tickets to the…
Cheese Puffs Recipe
This cheese puffs recipe is a recent addition to our entertaining repertoire but what a great addition it is. In the past week, we have made it twice and each…
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
During a recent visit to Vancouver, we decided to check out the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Having been to Vancouver a few times throughout the years, we had never taken…
Best Food on Kauai
Before heading out on vacation one of the first things that we do is research good places to eat. Since we have been to Kauai several times over the years,…
Maui Travel Tips
We have compiled a list of some helpful Maui travel tips, especially for the first timers. Just a list of things that we wish we had known before going. From baggage…
Our Favorite Activities
Scroll through our top activities below, or check out the entire list here.
Denver Weekend
Warning, this Denver Weekend post is going to be long. We ate and drank our way through the weekend and we are going to share it all with you. Truthfully,…
Toronto Weekend
Recently, we had the opportunity to spend a weekend in Toronto, after spending some time in the Niagara Region. This Toronto Weekend was less than 48 hours, but we did…
Wayne Gretzky Estates Visit
During a recent trip to the Niagara region in Ontario, we decided to visit Wayne Gretzky Estates. And, it happens to be the only winery, distillery and brewery in the…
Summer Weekend in Vancouver
We recently spent our first summer weekend in Vancouver. It’s a destination that we have visited many times, but none of those visits have been in the summer months. So,…
Peyto Lake
In a quest to see more of our beautiful province of Alberta, on an early Saturday morning in July we decided to head to Peyto Lake. Peyto Lake is a…
Kahakapao Loop Trail
During out last trip to Maui, we decided to take on the Kahakapao Loop Trail. It’s definitely not the most scenic hike on Maui, but it’s worth doing. Round trip…
A day in St. Andrews
Last summer we had the pleasure of spending 24 hrs in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. We were on a road trip from Moncton to Portland, Maine and decided that we…
Beacon Hill Park
We got up early one morning during our visit to Victoria looking for something to do. It was beautiful outside so we were looking for something to take advantage of…
Victoria Weekend
For many years now we have been talking about having a quick Victoria weekend trip. So when we discovered that we both had a 4 day weekend, we decided to…
Favorite Travel Itineraries
We have a collection of itineraries for all of our favorite travel destinations. Some of our favorites are here, or see them all here.
Denver Weekend
Warning, this Denver Weekend post is going to be long. We ate and drank our way through the weekend and we are going to share it all with you. Truthfully,…
Toronto Weekend
Recently, we had the opportunity to spend a weekend in Toronto, after spending some time in the Niagara Region. This Toronto Weekend was less than 48 hours, but we did…
Summer Weekend in Vancouver
We recently spent our first summer weekend in Vancouver. It’s a destination that we have visited many times, but none of those visits have been in the summer months. So,…
A day in St. Andrews
Last summer we had the pleasure of spending 24 hrs in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. We were on a road trip from Moncton to Portland, Maine and decided that we…
Victoria Weekend
For many years now we have been talking about having a quick Victoria weekend trip. So when we discovered that we both had a 4 day weekend, we decided to…
7 Day Maui Itinerary
As you can imagine, there is no shortage of possible activities to do on Maui. If you are only going to visit Maui once there are definitely some must do…
Portland Weekend
Portland has always been one of our favorite places for a quick weekend trip. Not only is it a quick flight from Calgary but always a great place to visit. …
Nashville Weekend
Last fall we headed to Nashville for a weekend getaway. We had wanted to go for a while and when we found out that we could get tickets to the…
Vancouver Weekend
Late last fall, we head to Vancouver for a long weekend getaway. Here’s a glimpse at our Vancouver weekend itinerary. It was the perfect mix of sightseeing and indulging in…
Top Rated Recipes
Since we love food, we try to replicate some of our best eats on the road. These are our highest rated. Or, check them all here.
Violette Sour Cocktail
This Violette Sour recipe came to be trying to make a cocktail using Crème de Violette and egg white. Turns out it was great! So, I’m sharing it with you…
Chewy Gingersnap Cookies
These chewy gingersnap cookies are the perfect holiday recipe, or frankly, for any time of year. Until recently, I shied away from making gingersnap cookies. I thought that gingersnaps had…
Best Pizza Dough Recipe
We love pizza! Through our travels we have had some great pizza’s. From Otto Pizza in Portland, Monkeypod or the Flatbread Company on Maui, Pizzetta on Kauai, to the Garlic…
Mini Eggs Buttercream
Who isn’t a fan of Cadbury’s Mini Eggs? So, what could be better than Mini Eggs Buttercream! For those of you not familiar with this candy, you are missing out.…
Cheese Puffs Recipe
This cheese puffs recipe is a recent addition to our entertaining repertoire but what a great addition it is. In the past week, we have made it twice and each…
Bourbon Cocktail Cherries
Years of travelling has taught us that fresh, local ingredients make everything taste better. This includes cocktails. And, all good cocktails (and ice cream) should have good cherries. This bourbon cocktail…
Biscuit Recipe
It has taken much trial and error to find a great biscuit recipe, but I think we finally have. During out trips to the USA, we have noticed that biscuits…
Acai Bowl Recipe
One of our favorite things to eat while visiting tropical locations is an acai bowl. What is acai? It is a delicious and powerful berry found in Brazil’s Amazon. The…
Latest Posts
Read our latest travel reviews, tips, and recipes below.
Best Doughnuts
Is it best doughnuts or best donuts? Who cares if they are good! We thought it would be fun to put together a list of the best doughnuts that we…
Denver Weekend
Warning, this Denver Weekend post is going to be long. We ate and drank our way through the weekend and we are going to share it all with you. Truthfully,…
Ritz Carlton Denver
During our recent trip to Mile High City, we decided to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Denver for a few nights. We are avid Bonvoy points collectors and so we try…
Toronto Weekend
Recently, we had the opportunity to spend a weekend in Toronto, after spending some time in the Niagara Region. This Toronto Weekend was less than 48 hours, but we did…
Wayne Gretzky Estates Visit
During a recent trip to the Niagara region in Ontario, we decided to visit Wayne Gretzky Estates. And, it happens to be the only winery, distillery and brewery in the…
Breakfast at OEB
Calgarians have been enjoying breakfast at OEB since 2009. They are farm to table focused that offers well made breakfast classics with a modern twist. It all started with a very…
Ritz Carlton Toronto
During our recent trip to Ontario, we decided to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto for a few nights. Since it was a short stay, we treated ourselves to a little…
Must Have Bar Tools
Apparently one of the keys to successful cocktail making is having the right bar tools. A few weeks ago to celebrate our anniversary, we decided to take a cocktail making…
Summer Weekend in Vancouver
We recently spent our first summer weekend in Vancouver. It’s a destination that we have visited many times, but none of those visits have been in the summer months. So,…