Ask any seasoned traveller what their worst nightmare is and I can almost guarantee that they’ll say that missing a flight ranks pretty high on the “ugh” list. I can definitely say that I have experienced the anxiety of missing a connecting flight a few times within the last few years and it’s not fun. […]
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Welcome To Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura looks like a place that belongs on another planet. Located 100 kilometres off the North African coast, Canary Islands’ second largest island is home to some of the most unique landscapes I’ve ever seen. It has different shades of saffron coloured sand, vast desert-like landscapes, baron stretches of dusty fields and hardly any vegetation […]
How To Spend A Layover In Ponta Delgada
During my recent trip to the Canary Islands, I had a short layover in Ponta Delgada, which is the capital city of the Azores and located on São Miguel Island, one of nine islands situated in the Portuguese archipelago. Little did I know that I would be visiting Ponta Delgada for much longer than I […]
Picturesque Towns To Visit On A Day Trip From Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is teeming with beautiful towns, villages and seaside gems to visit complete with colourful Canarian architecture and awe inspiring vistas surrounding them. With so many places to choose from, how can you visit them all? Trust me, it was hard to decide what places I wanted to visit and because I did not […]
Gran Canaria – A Motorcyclist’s Dream Destination
Talk to any Canadian motorcycle enthusiast and they’ll all tell you about how much they dread that time of year when they need to put the bike away in the garage and wait at least six months to ride again. I know this because I am one of those Canadian motorcycle enthusiasts. Earlier this year, […]
The Journey To Gran Canaria With An Unexpected Turn Of Events
The Canary Islands, a beautiful Spanish archipelago located off the coast of northwestern Africa, is a group of seven volcanic islands each known for their very different landscapes and terrain. The seven islands are Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. Earlier this year, during one of our coldest days […]
Travelling Around Austria By Train
Travelling by rail is ultimately my favourite way to navigate through a country’s picturesque landscapes. Sitting back in complete comfort as the train makes its way through lush green valleys, around towering mountains and passing by cute little villages, you’ll realize how much travelling by train is really the best way to make your way […]
Visiting A Traditional Austrian Coffee House – Everything You Need To Know
Coffee is to an Austrian as pizza is to an Italian; it’s a staple of life and a large part of the culture. Coffee houses aren’t only found within Vienna though, and are found dotted throughout the entire country of Austria. Coffee is meant to be enjoyed and sipped slowly within these traditional Austrian coffee […]
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Riding The Innsbruck Cable Car – A Guide To The Nordkettenbahnen
As soon as you arrive into Innsbruck, you’re bound to have a view of the massively gorgeous Nordkette Mountain that towers over the city below. The Nordkette is considered “The Jewel of The Alps” and for good reason; it’s breathtaking. It’s the southernmost mountain, which boasts panoramic views of Innsbruck and the Karwendel area, which […]
What To See & Do In Innsbruck, Austria
Careening around the towering Alps by train and gazing out at grand mountains, turquoise coloured streams, emerald green fields dotted with grazing sheep and cows, made me realize how much I was actually falling head over heels in love with Austria. The scenic ride from Zell am See to Innsbruck was one of the prettiest […]