Travel Guides

There are few places we’ve explored that are as much of a feast for the senses as Portugal. We spent two full months traveling the entire country, from the sun-drenched seafood restaurants of the Algarve to the historic heart of Guimarães in the north. Our mission was simple: to eat everything. We tried food from […]

For us, a trip to Hamilton is like coming home. Dave’s dad was born and raised in Hamilton, and he spent much of his childhood visiting family in the city. We’ve seen “The Hammer” transform from the industrial “Steeltown” we knew as kids into the thriving, creative city it is today. Now, with friends living

Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning an incredible 11,000 square kilometres (4,200 sq miles). It boasts some of the most awe-inspiring hikes for every skill level. With its shimmering glacial lakes, massive glaciers, and abundant wildlife, Jasper is a hiker’s paradise. But you don’t have to venture deep

The first time we saw the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, it was everything we’d hoped for. With the sound of carolers in the air, skaters gliding across the ice below, and the massive tree glittering against the night sky, we finally understood the magic of Christmas in New York. It’s a place that can make

Finding the best things to do in Toronto can feel overwhelming, but after calling this city home for 25 years, we’ve got you covered. We remember when the CN Tower was the only giant in the sky, when a trip to the Islands felt like a journey to another world, and when Queen Street West

I’ll never forget the first time we saw a grizzly bear in the wild. We were driving slowly down Maligne Lake Road in Jasper, windows down, with the scent of pine hanging in the cool mountain air. And then, there he was, a huge male grizzly, foraging for berries just metres from the road. We

The first time we visited Vancouver, BC, we did what a lot of first-timers do. We found a great deal outside the core, close enough to the skyline to tease us, and booked it. We thought we were being clever. The reality was that we spent half our trip crossing bridges and waiting for buses,

Editor’s Note: This guide was originally published in 2021 and has been completely updated for 2025 to ensure all information is accurate and current. After more than 20 years of travelling the world, you get pretty good at spotting the difference between tourism hype and an authentic experience. Nova Scotia is the real thing. We’ve

A Local’s Guide to The Best of Vancouver Vancouver is a city that holds a special place in our hearts. It’s not just another stop on our map of 120+ countries visited; for a time, we called it home. We spent years exploring its diverse neighbourhoods, discovering our favourite coffee shops, and learning the best

The first time we visited Paris, we did what a lot of first-timers do. We found a deal on a hotel with a view of the Eiffel Tower and booked it. We thought we had it all figured out. The reality was that we spent half of our trip on the metro just trying to