Its finally springtime in Ottawa! The sun is shining, the snow has melted and the tulips are about to bloom! I can hardly believe I’ve been in Canada for a month already! And I’ve loved every minute (ok, that late April snow fall that hit Northern Ontario wasn’t great, but still) While my days are Read More
Location: Marble Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son) Da Nang, Vietnam There are no shortages of sacred sites in Vietnam! What churches are to Europe, temples & pagodas are to Vietnam! Buddhist & Hindu places of worship have been erected all over the country, including in some pretty spectacular location. Marble Mountain is one such site. Located Read More
That’s right folks, I’m home! There are many reasons why I chose to come back and pause in Canada for a while (hint, invite me out to dinner and I’ll gladly explain!!) Rest assured, I’m super excited for the opportunity to spend time with loved ones and look forward to planning my next adventure! Travel Read More
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Spring has sprung here in Amsterdam! The first really nice day, with 20 degree weather and beautiful sunshine… And I’m lucky enough to be here to enjoy it! I’m also lucky enough to be staying with friends in the centre of the city! Spending the days wandering the canals, gazing at Read More
Goedemorgen! Can you guess where I arrived today? Here’s a hint, it took about 13-14hrs of flying to get here. Still stumped? Here’s a photo hint to see if it helps anything bloom…
Ships in Harbour are safe, but that’s not what ships are for. Same could be said for planes, I suppose. Or even travellers themselves. Time to shake off the dust, strap on the old backpack and head off in a new direction!
Location: Hoi An, Vietnam The small village we visited was full of colourful characters!
Location: Hoi An, Vietnam After visiting the fishermen village, we made our way to a local couple’s house. Each day, this elderly couple make hundreds of banana and red bean pancakes to sell to the local children after school.
Location: Fishermen Village, Hoi An, Vietnam I had the opportunity while in Hoi An to join a sunrise photo tour of a local fishermen village. We got to experience the whole process – from the fishing ships coming in, to the fish being cleaned and finally sold. Check out the album below for the full Read More