Traveling in the Off-Season: Sometimes Hit, Sometimes Miss!

I often travel in the off-season and enjoy the benefits: lower prices, fewer crowds, and the ability to meet locals in a more authentic atmosphere.

But, sometimes traveling in the off season presents its own challenges: the weather may be miserable, attractions are closed, or place that is lively during in-season may be a ghost town in the off-season. Continue reading “Traveling in the Off-Season: Sometimes Hit, Sometimes Miss!”

4 Safety Tips for Traveling in Southeast Asia

It may come as a surprise to you, but Southeast Asia is actually one of the safest regions to visit. It’s also one of the most alluring – with its untouched landscapes providing a traveler’s utopia, there’s no reason for you not to visit. Continue reading “4 Safety Tips for Traveling in Southeast Asia”

Bruce Peninsula National Park – Tobermory, Ontario

‘Wow! Is that really Canada?’ was my first thought when my friend Sara suggested and sent me photos of Bruce Peninsula National Park as we were planning my trip up to Ontario to visit her. An easy way to sell me on any destination is with scenic panoramas and hiking opportunities, and this Ontario gem easily looked to provide both.

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A Day Out on Flowerpot Island, Ontario

When my friend Sara invited me to visit her in Canada, I 1) said yes and 2) knew I wanted to visit somewhere “off-the-beaten path”. I had already done the typical American-goes-to-Canada trip of Niagara Falls and Toronto years back, so this time I wanted to see somewhere different, somewhere where Canadians go to escape. Continue reading “A Day Out on Flowerpot Island, Ontario”