Haarlem is a super cute city in the Netherlands, west of Amsterdam. Like Amsterdam, Haarlem is full of adorable Dutch buildings lining the tiny streets with bicycles everywhere. However, unlike Amsterdam, Haarlem only has one canal running through the city. Haarlem is also much less busy than Amsterdam. It makes for an easy, enjoyable day […]
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Guide to Instagrammable Murals in Kamloops, British Columbia
Amazing murals are super popular in cities like Vancouver and Calgary, but even smaller cities are getting in on the trend. Having moved to Kamloops, B.C. earlier this year, I soon discovered there are so many colourful murals here! This post covers more than 30 of Kamloops’ most Instagram-worthy murals. I have also embedded a […]
7 Waterfalls to Discover Near Kamloops, British Columbia
Earlier this month, I shared five waterfalls near Revelstoke, British Columbia, and today we are back with even more incredible waterfalls in Interior B.C.! This time, I am sharing seven waterfalls to discover near Kamloops, B.C. The majority of the waterfalls in this post are in Wells Gray Provincial Park, which is about an hour […]
Visiting the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival Near Vancouver
Although we are moving into the fall season, I got a last taste of summer this week with a visit to the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival. I visited the Chilliwack Tulip Festival earlier this year, which is at the same farm near Vancouver. The tulip festival was so incredible and I could not wait to return […]
5 Waterfalls to Discover Near Revelstoke, British Columbia
One of the best parts of living in British Columbia, Canada, is we are surrounded by so much incredible nature. I love all the trees and mountains and of course…waterfalls! This summer, my husband and I made an effort to discover many of the nearby waterfalls. In this post, I am sharing five waterfalls to […]
25 Instagrammable Murals in Vancouver (part 2)
Vancouver has a mural festival every year, and the city is full of countless incredible murals. The majority of the murals in this post are in Mount Pleasant, a neighbourhood in East Vancouver. However, I have also included a couple of murals in Kitsilano and South Granville. If you’ve read my blog or follow me […]
Calgary’s Most Instagram-Worthy Murals
Colourful murals and street art bring cities to life, and Calgary is no exception. Calgary, Alberta has so many beautiful, colourful murals, and they are so easy to find. I only had a few hours to check out some of them this past spring when I was in Calgary, and I found so many good […]
Guide to Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, Hawaii
Hanauma Bay is a beautiful state park on Oahu in Hawaii. It is a protected marine life conservation area with a sandy beach and a gorgeous bay to swim in. There are so many colourful fish in the bay, making it a super popular place to snorkel. Keep reading for my guide to visiting Hanauma […]
How to Spend One Week on Oahu: Hawaii Travel Guide
Hawaii is a dream holiday. You could easily spend a whole week lounging by the pool and swimming in the ocean. Hello relaxation! However, there are also so many more adventurous things you can do, including hikes, snorkeling and surfing! This Hawaii travel guide will give you plenty of ideas for how to spend one […]
Guide to Hiking Diamond Head Mountain on Oahu, Hawaii
Hawaii is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in the world, and what better way to see it than from on top of a mountain?! There are lots of hikes you can do on Oahu, one of the most popular being Diamond Head Mountain. Diamond Head is super close to Waikiki Beach […]