The recent news of the Indonesian tourist boat sinking and the missing foreign tourists spurred discussion and concern in our office, and particularly at home. My partner, Steve, travelled to the Komodo Islands a few years ago, with a similar boat tour company. When we saw the latest news of the 15 foreign tourists missing
Going with the Mekong Flow
Think of the Mekong River as the backbone of Southeast Asia. It’s the very pillar that ensures the area’s economic development. Take a trip down the Mekong and you’ll intimately discover the heart of Southeast Asian life. Thanks to some of the destinations below, I too discovered its unquestionable charm.
Patagonia to South America’s “Paris”, Buenos Aires
Argentina is a gorgeous and vast country, with many diverse regions. Here’s a little taste of Patagonia and Buenos Aires, dubbed “South America’s Paris”.
A Not-so-typical African Safari
You go on safari in Africa to see the animals, to hike up one of those famous red sand dunes and perhaps take a walk with a cheetah. But can you imagine having an equally memorable experience by doing something ordinary? Like going to a local church on Sunday, whether or not you are religious?
Cuzco to Machu Picchu: The Trek of a Lifetime
Back in April, I shared the first photo essay of my South American adventure. Here’s the second installment: Peru’s Inca Trail, the biggest challenge of my life so far!
Boston's Freedom Trail: Heart of the American Revolution
Weekend getaways are rejuvenating, which is why I regularly plan small trips abroad. You don’t have to go very far to experience a different place and time. I live in Quebec, so Boston is an ideal weekend getaway destination.
Chile: Volcanoes, Penguins and Wine…Oh My!
I recently returned from an amazing month in South America! Here’s the first of three photo essays; this one featuring my adventures in Chile.
A Visit to Enchanting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Having been away from my hometown for more than a decade, I decided to take a trip down memory lane to see if Kuala Lumpur could still “wow” me.
4 Ways to Discover Compassion and Culture in Siem Reap, Cambodia
As part of our trip to Southeast Asia, my partner Daniel and I visited Cambodia to explore the temple ruins in Siem Reap and to discover the Khmer culture.
8 Castles That Will Leave You Breathless: The Best Castles in Southern Portugal
With a warm, sunshine-rich climate, delicious food and wine, and prices far below many popular western European countries, it is hard to imagine why anyone wouldn’t consider Portugal as a prime candidate for their next holiday. While other western European countries tend to get a lot of press for having a wealth of historic, picture-perfect
