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 …
Dining
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 …
French Polynesia Travel Tips
If you are looking for French Polynesia travel tips, this post is for you. Finally after 10 years of planning and almost 2 years of delays, due to COVID, we finally made it to French Polynesia. It is the most wonderful place that we have ever visited. Our expectations were high, but this was …
Coco Beach
Coco Beach is a restaurant on the Tiahura motu in Moorea’s lagoon. It's where you can enjoy great food with your feet in the sand while taking in one of the world's best views. Coco Beach is open Wednesday to Sunday and you need to make a reservation as they do not accept drop-ins. They do …
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 a highlight. After months of being indoors due to COVID, it was wonderful to spend some time outdoors and breathing in some fresh …