Pere Lachaise Cemetery
Growing up, my summers were spent on the sunny Shuswap Lake, sipping Cream Soda, swimming for hours, and playing cards in the …
Getting to know Belgian Beer at the Cantillon Brewery
A visit to Belgium isn’t complete without a tour of a local brewery – or two. For Brussels, this means a trip …
The Great Brussels Comic Walk
After arriving in Brussels, via our overnight bus from Berlin, at around 7 in the morning (which thankfully was a few hours …
Our visit to the Reichstag (aka Travis Gets to Sit in Angela Merkel’s Chair)
As one of Berlin’s most recognizable buildings, the German Reichstag (or parliament) is a popular stop on many a Berlin itinerary. However, …
While Travis was Exploring Museum Island…
A bit apprehensive, I gave Travis a kiss goodbye and headed for the nearest S-bahn metro station. After ninety-six days together it …
The Sexy World of Art Fakes
While researching a new destination, we are constantly on the lookout for unique, unknown, or weird attractions that may be a bit …
Italy – Our Top 10
During our nearly one month stay in Italy we were able to visit an array of different regions and cities. To wrap …
The Colours of Burano
It’s easy to go photo-crazy in a place like Burano, with it’s striking painted houses in every imaginable colour (yes that’s right, …
True Genius – da Vinci in Venice
While we didn’t make much time for museums in Venice (perhaps a combination of our budget and already having been to some …
Sorrento’s Secret
Some of our favorite sites while traveling are those that we’ve stumbled onto accidentally. The quirky locales known only to the locals …