One in 11 hotel guests reports a key card failure during their stay. At hostels, the failure rate climbs higher — partly because many travelers arrive without a padlock and…
Albania Is the Best Travel Value in Europe Right Now Albania is the best-value travel destination in Europe for 2026. Not “one of.” Not “surprisingly affordable.” Best. A meal at…
It happens often, during these vagabonding days, that I wake up with no clue as to where I am. I glance around the room, take stock of what is around,…
I stood back armed with cameras while Pete made his way to the base of what would be a tower of humans. He placed his hands on the shoulders of…
Our recent move to Nova Scotia surprised some in our life, but in truth, it was a long time coming. As long-time readers will note, we’ve been to Nova Scotia…
Greece. When people mention the country, I naturally think of big blue skies, vibrant teal waters, and white pearled cities dotting the landscapes. After spending nearly three weeks island hopping…
Coming from landlocked Alberta, the maritime culture is something that we have never quite understood. After several weeks in Atlantic Canada we saw lobster traps pulled and even dug for…
We’ve been to many restaurants over the years that claim “farm-to-table” menus, and they all do provide that, to some extent. Before dining at Maison de Soma, however, we had…
If we were looking for chaos, we found it at the Nighttime Marrakech Market in Morocco. In fact, we found it within only a few minutes walking from our riad….
I am finally writing this as snow flies outside for the first time since early spring of this year. As soon as I woke I opened the front door a…