Jubilados (Spanish for retirees) savouring the journey
Chosen carefully, planned well and travelled independently
Stories of global travel adventures from Gloria and Kerry, a.k.a. Spice and Magellan
Twisted Hiking
Not often do I swear in my diary.
But twice I see “G. Damn”…
But twice I see “G. Damn”…
Noto: Been (and Loved it)
Noto, emphasis on the "o" I remind myself. That's because my…
Altamira—The First Art Masterpieces in the World
To be astonished by art is surely one of the most satisfying…
The Foxes Come to Visit
Once upon a time at the edge of a forest beside a river there…
The Snøhetta Pavilion
“Why did you love Norway so much?” friends ask. I’ve been…
Seven Magic Mountains
Leaving Las Vegas you might, like us, miss the turnoff sign for…
Ryokan Mommy
Pumpkins. Mushrooms. Persimmons. Mmmm...
Late autumn ripens…
Late autumn ripens…
A Norwegian National Treasure
When people ask, “How was the food in Norway?” they often…
Besseggen Ridge
It was all my fault.
“Besseggen Ridge” reads my diary…
“Besseggen Ridge” reads my diary…
Ominous Grandeur
I’ve wanted to see them for decades.
Ever since I saw their…
Ever since I saw their…
The Nor Way
I've dreamed about Norway every night since we returned, almost…
Aurora Borealis: Searching for the Green Grail in Norway
Only once have I seen the Aurora Borealis—nature’s fireworks.…
Yukon Poets: Robert Then; Roberts Now
Discovering the literature and poetry of a country we’re visiting:…
Oh Those Romans
What fascinated us about the Roman city of ConÍmbriga in Portugal…
Only Thirty Years and Eleven Months to Go
If our marriage lasts, we’ll celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary…
Latitude 65: Within a Degree of History
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“And we should call it Latitude 65,” Magellan said…
“And we should call it Latitude 65,” Magellan said…
Orchid Acres
Orchid Acres. That’s an oxymoron isn’t it? “Orchid” and…
The Woman who Loves her Pots
If you’re a jubilado and you’ve been camping all your life,…
Mickey’s Museum
We were in Telegraph Creek, BC, the old town. Remote and in the…
The Michelangelo of Sweets
Have you been watching the Netflix series Chef’s Table?
Did…
Did…
Super, Natural British Columbia
The Great Bears of Hyder, Alaska & Stewart, B.C: The World's…
Yukon 3: The Great Spectacle Route
In mid-June, I drove from Latitude 49 near the American border…
Yukon 2: On Track
Carcross. Welcome magazine, a publication by Yukon First Nations…
Yukon 1: Dawson City
It was Ruth Ann’s idea for our annual holiday. “I want to…
The Youngest Watchwoman on Haida Gwaii
“It’s Sunday so they’re a bit busy. But we have permission…
Happy 152nd Birthday Canada
From sea to sea, a visual collage of beauty shots taken on our…
Our 200th Blogpost!
Do you know what’s wonderful about sitting down to write a…
Chaco: Lining Up for the Solstice
“Everything starts with Chaco,” writes archeologist Steve…
Less, and More, at Tasca
Sicilians have a special word for silence, Antisa. “Like the…
Cone Lickers
It's a banner year for the Grand Canyon—a national park since…