Anyone can get started sketching while they travel! Go ahead and give it a try!
Urban Sketching
Germany’s Christmas Markets
Today I am sharing with you my photos from Germany's Christmas markets. Be ready for an explosion of colour!
Terminology
First let us talk about some terminology:
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QUEBEC CITY
What is Quebec City Known For?
1894
One of the most popular events that Quebec is known for is its winter carnival. Quebec's winter carnival is a pre-Easter event dating back to 1894. ...
What to do in Budapest at Christmas?
Do you holiday at Christmas? Most people have a very strong opinion about leaving family and friends to experience far-away cultures and exotic destinations.
5 Tips About How to Pack for Your Next Trip
5 Tips When Planning a Wardrobe for Trip to Europe
HOW TO PACK FOR A MULTI-DESTINATION HOLIDAY IN EUROPE
I have an upcoming trip which includes lots of walking,
train rides, bus rides, boat trips, Christmas, New Years, fine dining and beers
on the street.
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Travel Photography – Getting Started
Travel photography is a genre of photography that may involve the documentation of an area's landscape, people, cultures, customs and history. Wikipedia
Some things you need to remember when you are interested in photography
To get right to it:
Take your camera with you
Always
Always always take your camera with you, always
This is the most...
Clearwater
Dutch Lake, located at Clearwater, British Columbia, plays host to my husband's family reunion every second year. The lake is as warm as a cool bath, it has turtles and geese, is easy enough to swim from end to end for some, and nice to float on all day long on hot days.
Farmer's Market
Clearwater hosts a...
Sandon Museum
Location
The Sandon Museum is 50 short kilometers from Kaslo, on Highway 31, which follows a river, so it is a twisting and winding road. We spent a few hours here and it was well worth the detour. The roads and access is good and well marked.
ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM
Once you enter the Museum, it feels very spacious and each room is well laid out with easy and entertaining exhibits
Budapest’s Ruin Bars
Think Culture, Art and Fun all wrapped up into one place!
When I first heard of the ruin bars of Budapest, I wanted to visit them. I am planning on visiting them on December of this year.
Nomadic Matt Wraps it up Nicely!
I read an excellent article on Nomadic Matt’s website – who I...
Rooftop Culture in Olhao Portugal
In Portugal there seems to be a very real rooftop culture where so much happens near the stars.
7 Ideas for July Long in Alberta
…. check out overnighting in a lodge or hut or guest ranch, roadtrip to the mountains for a day, badlands for the day, whitewater rafting, glacier walking ….
WHAT IS YOUR TRAVEL STYLE?
Adventure is a common travel style for a lot of people.
Planning the Trip to Portugal
How We Picked Portugal
While I dreamed of a relaxing beach holiday, DH did not buy into that idea. One day when the planning had stalled, out of frustration, I asked where he would like to go. He suggested Europe, as he usually does because it is so easy, but I still felt that I wanted some sun and relaxation. I was going through an AMA brochure and came across a long-stay offering in southern Portugal. No sooner had I said the words, my husband said, yes, let’s...
Maps and Newfoundland
I want to just talk about maps for a moment. While it is probably not necessary to have a map with you when you travel, it is, however, extremely important that you have an idea of where things are in the location in which you are going to be travelling.
Several years ago I went to St. John's, Newfoundland, and I landed at the airport in the pitch darkness. It was raining. I picked up my car which I had...