Yes, Lake Louise really is that stunning
The lobby at the Fairmont Chateau in Lake Louise stops me in my tracks. Well, it wasn't the lobby so much as the view through the window...
Having a whale of a time in Victoria – sorry I couldn’t help myself
Shh, don't tell anyone, but I think I liked Victoria better than Vancouver. It's controversial, I know. Vancouver is bigger, brighter, has far more to do...
Caught in the middle of a war cry in Vancouver
It's early afternoon when I step out onto the streets of Vancouver to explore this bustling city on my own. I've just been for a guided tour...
Battling the crowds, and our travel bias, on a tour of China
It's unusual for us to do a tour, unless it's one we're hosting. In the past our only tours have been day tours, single sight tours or personally guided...
Pandas, palaces and Great Walls in Beijing
And that's how I found myself in a group of nearly 50 adults traipsing through the sites of China. Our first stop was Beijing...
Five awesome things to do in Dubrovnik
Whether or not you've watched the epic series Game of Thrones, you've no doubt seen images of Dubrovnik and it's impressive walls and links to the historic series.
Getting to the heart and soul of Cuba in Havana
These days it seems like just about everyone wants to head to Cuba. And if they don't actually want to go there, they're generally a little intrigued by the...
Cigars, mojitos and broken shoes in Vinales
We're trudging through the countryside in Vinales, Cuba. It's hot, the sun is beating down on us and yet somehow the open, the expanse surrounding us...
Lolling like a sea lion in the Galapagos Islands
The first thing that strikes me about the Galapagos Islands is the colour. The water is the bluest I've ever seen and the greens are almost flourescent.
The surprising allure of Mexico City
You know sometimes you go to a place, not quite sure what to expect but willing to give it a go anyway? You get there and you're quietly impressed....