December is marked by cold winds and mornings with temperatures often below freezing, continuing the trend of harsh weather. As the wind becomes more frequent, it feels colder, making thick…

Ever heard of a Traditional Liquor Sommelier? Like wine sommeliers or tea sommeliers, these experts evaluate the taste and quality of traditional Korean liquors and introduce various types. Traditional Korean…

With the onset of colder weather and thoughts of long-unheard acquaintances surfacing, it seems indicative of the year’s end. Reflecting on the year, it appears to have been a remarkably…

It was exactly ten years since my first visit to Iceland when I returned last summer with Adventure Canada. And let me tell you, it couldn’t be more different. To…

I never thought I’d say this, but I found a bird I hate.  It was a moody, beautiful day when we landed on Grímsey on our Iceland Circumnavigation expedition trip.…

When I imagine the Arctic the first thing to spring to mind is the ice. A sea of ice.  Life in the far north revolves around the sea ice in…

Three years ago, on a sunny day during the first lockdown COVID-19 had entrained, we decided to visit Sounio for a few-hour trip. An isolated beach intrigued us and we…

I have this quirky thing about me that sometimes I intentionally don’t research too much into places I’m visiting for the first time. Sometimes, I’ll do light research or planning,…

Africa is a wild and diverse continent that promises nothing short of adventure. It’s the second largest continent, made up of 54 countries, and presents travelers with a host of…

Its common knowledge that rental cars aren’t exactly cheap, but there are some strategies you can adopt to getting a sweeter deal. If you’re looking to know how to find cheap…