A Day in Bosnia: The Trip that Almost Didn’t Happen
On a 10 day trip to Croatia in 2018, Iván and I had planned to take a day trip from our base in Dubrovnik to the historic centre of Mostar…
Radiant Rivers and Forgotten Churches: A Saskatchewan Ferry Tale
I may have spent the first twenty years of my life in Saskatchewan, but if I'm being honest, I had no idea there were a dozen ferries dispersed across the…
Explore Lisbon: Tips for a Long Weekend in the Portuguese Capital
I travelled to Lisbon in February 2019 with my partner, Iván. We had purchased a flight and hotel package from Bilbao on a whim, finding a great deal on return flights…
Culture and Gastronomy in Mérida, Capital of Yucatán
After my first trip to Mexico in 2016, visiting the Yucatan Peninsula and central Mexico with friends, I knew I wanted to go back. Two years later, I convinced my…
New Year in Budapest: Spas, Opera, and Art
After spending Christmas in Prague, I took the train to Budapest to celebrate New Year's Eve in the Hungarian capital. An entire day on the train is exhausting, and since…
A Prague Christmas: Winter in the Czech Capital
The last time I moved to Spain, I hadn't intended to stay long. Six months, nine months... I wasn't certain, but it was never my intention to remain for three…
A Grand Birthday: Great Destinations in Northern Arizona
Sadly, we won't be spending Christmas in Arizona this year as we usually do, but that doesn't mean I can't reminisce about my 2019 birthday trip to Northern Arizona. I…
The Bilbao Effect on the Prairies: Does Saskatoon Measure Up?
Much has been made of Saskatoon's new art gallery, the Remai Modern, and whether the city is trying to achieve the "Bilbao effect" right here on the prairies. I perhaps find…
Mead Me in Moose Jaw at Prairie Bee
Moose Jaw has always been a great place to visit. There's plenty to see, do, eat, and drink. Tourism has certainly taken a hit in 2020, yet some businesses are…
Saskatchewan’s Gem Lakes: A Must for Fall
I'll admit I'm biased. I love fall. I love scarves, sweaters, fall foliage, and pumpkin spice everything, except pumpkin pie. I live for fall. The cooler temperatures, hot chocolate in…