We’ll never forget our trip to Zion National Park one November. After battling the summer crowds on a previous visit, we returned to find the trails almost completely to ourselves. The air was crisp, the autumn colours were still holding on in the lower canyon, and the experience felt so much more personal and raw. […]

There are few places we’ve explored that are as much of a feast for the senses as Portugal. We spent two full months traveling the entire country, from the sun-drenched seafood restaurants of the Algarve to the historic heart of Guimarães in the north. Our mission was simple: to eat everything. We tried food from […]

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 knew as kids into the thriving, creative city it is today. Now, with friends living […]

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, and abundant wildlife, Jasper is a hiker’s paradise. But you don’t have to venture deep […]

The first time we saw the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, it was everything we’d hoped for. With the sound of carolers in the air, skaters gliding across the ice below, and the massive tree glittering against the night sky, we finally understood the magic of Christmas in New York. It’s a place that can make […]

October in the USA isn’t just a month; it’s a feeling. It’s the crisp scent of fallen leaves on a hiking trail, the cozy warmth of a flannel shirt, and the spooky fun of a ghost tour in a historic town. Summer’s intense heat has faded, the crowds have thinned, and the entire country puts […]