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.
Maui During a Pandemic
Recently, we made a bold choice to travel to Maui during a pandemic. It was not an easy decision and our plans changed several times but we made it. This…
Best Happy Hour on Kauai
It’s no secret, Kauai can be expensive. Since we like to stretch our dollar when we travel, we seek out the best Happy Hour on Kauai. In Hawaii, it’s often…
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…
Violette Squeeze
Inspiration for the Violette Squeeze came during a recent trip to Portland, we discovered Crème de Violette liquor. Funny enough, we had never heard of it before but saw it…
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 Kitchen, has two locations on Maui and is the brainchild of award winning Chef Peter Merriman. There is also a location on Oahu. The Wailea location has been open…
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…
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,…
Our Favorite Activities
Scroll through our top activities below, or check out the entire list here.
Maligne Canyon Hike
The Maligne Canyon hike is a Jasper National Park must! Earlier this summer, we had the chance to take a weekend road trip to Jasper and this hike was definitely…
Whistler Weekend
Recently, we took our first flight since COVID hit for a Whistler weekend. It was great to escape and explore somewhere we had never been before. In case you aren’t…
Jasper Weekend
Since we have basically been home since March (thank you COVID), we decided that a Jasper Weekend was in order for a much needed change of scenery. For those of…
River North Art District
There is plenty to love about the River North Art District of Denver. Nicknamed “RiNo”, this is now one of the trendiest parts of the city. Mostly known for its…
Kauai Helicopter Tour
After many years of visiting Kauai, we finally took our first Kauai helicopter tour. It’s been on our list for a while, but I must admit, the only reason why…
Best Happy Hour on Kauai
It’s no secret, Kauai can be expensive. Since we like to stretch our dollar when we travel, we seek out the best Happy Hour on Kauai. In Hawaii, it’s often…
Kalalau Trail – Everything you need to know
The Kalalau Trail is known as one of the most beautiful hikes in the world. The trail is approximately 11 miles along the north shore starting at Keʻe Beach ending…
Craft Cocktails and Delicious Bites Tour
While looking for things to do while in Denver, we came across this cocktails and bites tour by Delicious Denver Food Tours. Since we do love craft cocktails and food,…
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,…
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.
Whistler Weekend
Recently, we took our first flight since COVID hit for a Whistler weekend. It was great to escape and explore somewhere we had never been before. In case you aren’t…
Jasper Weekend
Since we have basically been home since March (thank you COVID), we decided that a Jasper Weekend was in order for a much needed change of scenery. For those of…
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 had 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. …
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…
Violette Squeeze
Inspiration for the Violette Squeeze came during a recent trip to Portland, we discovered Crème de Violette liquor. Funny enough, we had never heard of it before but saw it…
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.
Maui During a Pandemic
Recently, we made a bold choice to travel to Maui during a pandemic. It was not an easy decision and our plans changed several times but we made it. This…
Maligne Canyon Hike
The Maligne Canyon hike is a Jasper National Park must! Earlier this summer, we had the chance to take a weekend road trip to Jasper and this hike was definitely…
Whistler Weekend
Recently, we took our first flight since COVID hit for a Whistler weekend. It was great to escape and explore somewhere we had never been before. In case you aren’t…
Jasper Park Lodge
During a recent weekend trip to Jasper, we decided to stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. We had been longing for a trip for quite some time and finally…
Jasper Weekend
Since we have basically been home since March (thank you COVID), we decided that a Jasper Weekend was in order for a much needed change of scenery. For those of…
River North Art District
There is plenty to love about the River North Art District of Denver. Nicknamed “RiNo”, this is now one of the trendiest parts of the city. Mostly known for its…
Kauai Helicopter Tour
After many years of visiting Kauai, we finally took our first Kauai helicopter tour. It’s been on our list for a while, but I must admit, the only reason why…
Best Happy Hour on Kauai
It’s no secret, Kauai can be expensive. Since we like to stretch our dollar when we travel, we seek out the best Happy Hour on Kauai. In Hawaii, it’s often…
Wailea Beach Resort
During our latest visit to Maui, we decided to stay at the Wailea Beach Resort. Typically, we stay in the Ka’anapali area, but this time since our stay was short…