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Cat Skiing – Riding the Powder Stagecoach at Castle Mountain Resort

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Kevin Carter | 7 Comments

Castle Mountain Resort, located in the Southwestern corner of the province of Alberta, Canada, is a must for anyone looking for an authentic Rocky Mountain ski experience without all the fluff of other “mega” resorts. The terrain at Castle Mountain can accommodate skiers of all abilities with 55% beginner/intermediate terrain, steep chutes, the longest continuous fall-line in North America, and cat…

And Just Like that, Winter has Arrived in Banff

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Kevin Carter | 23 Comments

Last week, I shared a few photos that I took while travelling around Banff National Park, Canada, and I am truly humbled by the number of wonderful comments that were submitted, so I decided to show you a few more. Over the past week, Mother Nature decided to bless us with 30 inches of snow, which has everyone in town…

Thoughts on Venice and Second Chances

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Carlota Martins | 4 Comments

Back in 2009 I did one interrail around Europe for about one month. Back then having been to very few cities I was excited to go everywhere, but of course the iconic, most famous places were a bit higher on that list. Among a few there was Venice. The simple idea of Venice with the beautiful canals and that oh-so-amazing Italian charm just immediately…

Haunted Palm Beach; unveiling the secrets

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Philip Johnsey | 0 Comments

It was shaping up to be a dark and stormy night….really it was; the wind was carrying the dark clouds straight for us. Perfect weather for a ghost tour!!! If you’ve never done a ghost tour, they are a great way to learn the history of an area. I’ve done them in Savannah, St. Augustine, San Francisco, and they’re always…

Discovering Croatia’s Krka National Park

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Mike Lince | 1 Comments

In 1985, 45 square miles of the Krka River basin was proclaimed Krka National Park. Flowing only 45 miles from its spring-fed source to the Adriatic Sea, the Krka River offers stunning scenery. Like most of the rivers in Croatia, the Krka is clean and pure enough to drink, which may be why the Romans saw fit to build structures…

Five Days, 2,500 Miles, Eight States

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Steven Moore | 3 Comments

The open road, an endless playlist, salty snacks and a few friends–what more do you need for a road trip across America? With my V.W. packed and ready to go, George (aka Dad), Tallie (the terrier) and I hopped in the car in Santa Cruz, California. Our itinerary? Cross the southwestern United States in five days, and end in…

Meet The Incredible Croatians

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Mike Lince | 3 Comments

Featured writer: Mike Lince On our excursion to the Santa Barbara wooden church we were met by Father Anđelnko. He explained the significance of the beautiful chapel built of native oak over 400 years ago and the unique craftsmanship that made possible the building of such a solid structure without the use of nails. The interlocking logs are shaped such…

Where the Wild Things Are: Sanibel Island, Florida

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Jen Curley | 2 Comments

Featured Writer: Travels With Curley We just returned from a family trip to Sanibel Island, Florida and were completely charmed by the small town feel and natural beauty of this 16-mile long island on the Gulf coast. We were only there for a long weekend, but would love to return again for a longer trip. There is a lot to…

Discover Plitvička Lakes National Park

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Mike Lince | 1 Comments

Telling about Plitvička (pleet-VEECH-ka) Lakes National Park in Croatia is sort of like telling of one’s experience visiting the Grand Canyon in the United States. It is a place well known for its unique geological formations and natural beauty. And yet, why not share the story, because in both cases it is worthy of being shared again and again given the…

The Catalan Week

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Sonali Shah | 5 Comments

I had got off the bus and landed in Barcelona. Woohoo! The city meant freedom, style and love to me, and after watching Woody Allen’s Vicky Christina Barcelona, I jotted down ‘Spend a week in Barcelona’ in my bucket list. I had arrived in Barcelona, all excited and wide-eyed and made my way to the Kabul hostel, in the heart…