We found Christmas in Turkey. Proof in the pudding? Church frescoes painted with scenes of the nativity and statues of jolly ol’ St. Nick himself. Who knew a trip to Turkey would surprise us with a journey into the ancient origins of this favorite time of the year? This is the … [Read more...] about Christmas in Turkey (Blogmas Travel Adventure #12)
Hiking in the Crowsnest Pass: The Promised Land
Hiking in the Crowsnest Pass? The Promised Land is calling your name! No, seriously, there’s a trail called the Promised Land, or Ptolemy Plateau, or Seven Bridges. Regardless of what you call it, this trail’s destination is a little slice of heaven here in Alberta’s Southern … [Read more...] about Hiking in the Crowsnest Pass: The Promised Land
One Day in Mesa Verde National Park | Colorado USA
Is one day in Mesa Verde National Park worth the visit? You bet! #10 in our Blogmas travel adventures series is a quick visit to this storied park. Museums to cliff houses, towers to pit homes, short hike to scenic drives – you can see and do it all in an adventure-packed … [Read more...] about One Day in Mesa Verde National Park | Colorado USA
Roman Ruins in Conímbriga | Portugal
An aqueduct, forum, baths, noble homes with garden fountains and intricate mosaics? It must be the Roman ruins in Conímbriga, Portugal. Join us for a walk back in time on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy … [Read more...] about Roman Ruins in Conímbriga | Portugal
Blogmas Travel Adventures #8: Hiking to Machu Picchu
Looking for a travel adventure off-the-beaten path? Number 8 in our series of Blogmas travel adventures is hiking to Machu Picchu, Peru. Instead of the popular but busy Inca Trail, this trip is over the 4,600-metre (over 15,000 ft) Salkantay Pass. A word of advice? Don’t eat … [Read more...] about Blogmas Travel Adventures #8: Hiking to Machu Picchu