Travel Tips & Knowledge

Grand, theatrical and oh so OTT—the baroque era was seeded in 16th century Rome with the Catholic Church wanting to parade power and wealth in response to the Protestant Reformation. No decorative…

From the scenic shores of Lake Atitlan to the cobblestones of Antigua; the jungle enveloped Tikal to the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey, Guatemala is one stunning country. However, due to political…

We aren’t usually big souvenir shoppers, but with the amazing textiles and crafts in Guatemala, we couldn’t help but come home with a swag of lovely mementoes and gifts. Call it research…

The ultimate guide to saving time and money on your travels with multi-attraction passes, including things to look for and how to choose the right pass.

By the time we left Oaxaca City, Mexico, I was Googling real estate prices. I was fantasizing about moving down to the warmer climate of Mexico’s southeast, becoming fluent in Spanish and…

Fiji is truly nothing short of paradise, especially if you get off the mainland Viti Levu, to one of the smaller islets. The other good news is that it’s really easy to…

Another year has sped by and we won’t be taking a moment to catch our breath as we spend the holidays exploring Central America. While we are off adventuring, here are the…

With the 2018 holiday season in full swing, we’re packing our suitcases and jet-setting off to explore Central America. If you want to start the new year with some serious cultural travel and…

Seeing all of Mexico City (CDMX) in 3-days is akin to getting your mouth around an overstuffed taco. Eventually, the delicious salsa of art, architecture, history, culture and of course, food, will…

December is a month packed full of holidays around the world. Winter solstice festivities are in full swing throughout the Northern Hemisphere as well as Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu and Christian religious holidays.…

Knowing you have bought the perfect gift for someone can be one of the most exciting feelings in the world; when you don’t want to wait until their birthday or [insert relevant…

As travellers, we are well aware of the many problems in our world. When shopping for gifts, I like to look beyond the direct recipient to see if what I’m gifting can…