There’s just something magical about England’s lakes. Whether it’s a misty morning walk, a summer swim, or simply sitting on the shore with a flask of tea and watching the ripples, these watery wonderlands have a way of slowing life…
A trip to Czechia is not just about touring churches and museums (though there are plenty of those). The capital, Prague, and the rest of the country are filled with great places to stretch your legs and your mind and to have…
In the past, there was a bigger divide between bars and restaurants in Paris. Restaurants had a more subdued ambiance dedicated to enjoying a meal, while festive times and music were reserved for bars. However, habits are changing, and more…
As soon as the first flakes fall and the northern lights begin to flicker in dark winter skies, the call of the Alps and the Arctic is irresistible. Kit yourself out in warm gear and brace yourself for the thrill…
It takes audacity to pack up your life, move to a new country, learn a foreign language, and build a career from the ground up. For Katie Donnelly, doing so wasn’t just a life change—it was the start of a…
For us, a trip to Hamilton is like coming home. Dave’s dad was born and raised in Hamilton, and he spent much of his childhood visiting family in the city. We’ve seen “The Hammer” transform from the industrial “Steeltown” we…
Nowhere in Poland do the mountains loom larger, rockier and snowier than in Zakopane. Huddled in a deep valley under the gaze of the Giewont massif, this town of timber-carved cottages has risen to become the country’s answer to the…
Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning an incredible 11,000 square kilometres (4,200 sq miles). It boasts some of the most awe-inspiring hikes for every skill level. With its shimmering glacial lakes, massive glaciers,…
As an Austinite, one of my favorite experiences to share with out-of-town guests is the nightly bat emergence. Austin is home to one of the largest urban bat colonies in the world. At last count, an estimated 1.5 million Mexican…
Algerians often refer to their homeland as the Continent Country because it’s one of the few places in the world where you can go skiing in the mountains in the morning and hiking in the desert at night. Stretching over…