We began our Italian adventure with a delightful three days in Rome. Opting for the direct flight from Calgary to Rome streamlined our travel plans, making it the obvious choice for our entry and exit point to Italy. If you're eager to learn how we made the most of our time in the birthplace of …
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Two Week Spain Itinerary
This Spain itinerary is the recap of our fantastic two week Spanish vacation late last summer. While planning, we discovered just how big Spain is and how many great places to see. Knowing that we couldn't go for more than 2 weeks, with so many potential stops, we did consider a number of options. …
Products I don’t travel without: my travel essentials
This post is all about my latest travel essentials. As someone that has traveled quite a bit for work over the years, and loves to travel for pleasure, these are the products that I won't travel without. A good functional carryon bag is a must and I have used this exact bag for a few years. Not …
Two Days in Bologna
Bologna was a short stop on our two week Italian vacation, but it was a tasty one. Fun fact, it is known as the Fat City for its rich cuisine. Prior to our visit we had done minimal research, mostly by watching old Anthony Bourdain shows and Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy so weren't entirely …
What to pack for a trip to Bora Bora
If you are wondering what to pack for a trip to Bora Bora, this is the post for you. I am a chronic overpacker. I always bring way more clothing than I need. What can I say? I like to have options. The 12 items listed below are ones that even minimalist packers should consider …