Backpacker’s Guide to Venice Italy
Many of us have dreamt of visiting Venice. The ever sinking city that started as a stronghold for those running from war. A place that un-expectantly turned into a city of romance, art, culture and music. Truman Capote Once said “Venice is like eating an entire box of...
Berlin Palaces, Museums & Football
Berlin- Palaces, Museums & Football Berlin, Germany is a city so steeped in modern history we can forget that it’s still fascinating. That is to say, from the World Wars through the fall of the Berlin Wall (and countless references to both in film and television),...
Visiting the Mayan Ruins of Tikal and Xunantunich
Mayan Ruins of Belize & Guatemala Central America is a hot seat for Mayan ruins, with several ancient cities throughout the ancient area of Mesoamerica, and no trip to Belize or Guatemala would be complete without a few stops to see some of these historic cities....
Scuba Diving the Belize Barrier Reef
Alice travels to Ambergris Caye in Belize for a fun filled week of Scuba Diving the Belize Barrier Reef, the Great Blue Hole and the island. She comes face to face with sharks, turtles and rays while exploring the many reefs around Ambergris Caye. The island of...
Ambergris Caye: Diving Belize’s Great Blue Hole
The warm breeze of the Caribbean Sea warmed my skin as I sipped on a cool glass of Belikin beer, awaiting the ferry to Ambergris Caye. A place I visited many years before and had been in love with since my first step on the Island. Belize is home to some of the...
Resort Tour of the Portofino Beach Resort in Ambergris Caye Belize
Portofino Beach Resort in Belize is located 8 miles north of Ambergris Caye town site on the Caribbean sea. Accessible by boat or golf cart the small boutique hotel has several casitas for guests, and on site restaurant, private beach, hammocks and dock for swimming,...
Banff, Bucket lists and the Aurora Bourealis
A few weeks ago I flew to Calgary and drove into one of North America's greatest National Parks and a place on my bucket list. Banff was a place I had drooled over in photos for along time. With its clear blue glacial lakes, amazing hikes, epic ski trails and animals...
10 Must-Do Activities in Vancouver
10 Must-do Activities in Vancouver The city of Vancouver should be a model community for many of the cities across America. The buildings in the city center feature green roofs that save electricity and cut down on heat islands, they have recycling and composting in...
Cities You Must Visit on a Trip to Europe
Cities You Must Visit on a Trip to Europe If you're traveling to Europe, like me you may wish to try and pack in as many destinations into one trip as possible. Luckily Europe is the best place to be able to actually make this happen. With a great transportation...
Climate Change Refugees Past Present & Future
Climate change is not a new theory. For thousands of years civilizations have been affected by the ever-changing climate that we as humans have had a role in shifting. Looking back through the history of the world there are countless communities and civilizations...