Wordless Wednesday: A Beach Sunrise
Next stop: The beautiful Caribbean coastline
One of my goals for 2016 is to travel more for pleasure. My goal is to take two larger trips this year and I'm happy to report that I'm now half-way to completing my goal thanks to a recent trip to Mexico with my good friend Leanne from Manitoba! All-inclusive winter vacations are popular among... Continue Reading →
Doing more in 2016
After a challenging 2015, both personally and professionally, I've decided to make some changes in the New Year. I've never been a fan of New Years resolutions so instead I'll call them goals - I believe setting goals is important as it gives us something to strive for. 2016 Goals Travel more… for pleasure. This past... Continue Reading →
Some Mouthwatering Vacation Food Porn
The boyfriend likes to tease me that I always have to take pictures of my food whether it be at home or in restaurants. What can I say? If it looks appealing, then I may as well snap a quick photo of it to share with others! Here are just a few appetizing food photos... Continue Reading →
A Farm Girl Does Vegas
This Christmas we decided to head south to warmer weather for awhile rather than hunkering down in cold and snowy Canada. Our first stop was the sunny desert city of Las Vegas, Nevada. From there we drove to Phoenix, travelling along Route 66 and making a pit stop at the Grand Canyon. If you missed... Continue Reading →
An Arizona Snowman
Travelling through Arizona on a recent vacation, I was reminded that we often take things in life for granted. In this case it was snow. As someone who grew up on the Canadian Prairies surrounded by deep snow and cold temperatures during the winter months, I never thought twice about snow. You knew we were... Continue Reading →
Travelling Historic Route 66
During our recent vacation to Arizona we decided to venture off the Interstate and travel part of historic Route 66. What we sacrificed in speed, we made up for in a memorable historical experience. We as a society spend much of our time rushing through life always taking the fastest and quickest route possible. But... Continue Reading →
A Wonder of the World: The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is a sight to behold. It doesn't matter if it's your first time seeing it or if you've been there multiple times, it always takes your breath away. And it's definitely something to visit at least once in your life. The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the... Continue Reading →
Inside the City Walls: Exploring Old Quebec
Recently I had the opportunity to visit Quebec City, the capital city of the province of Quebec. Located along the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America. The ramparts surrounding Old Quebec are the only fortified city walls remaining in Canada and the United States, and were declared a World Heritage Site... Continue Reading →
Rural Route Ramblings 