Written by Danielle Markley from Gallivanting The Globe. Island Life – Pacific Northwest style! Tucked away in the waters of the northern Puget Sound, within reach of beautiful British Columbia and the Olympic Mountains, is the glorious archipelago of the Northwest. There are over 170 islands in the San Juan Islands chain with ferries servicing only the four biggest—San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw. Today, I’m going to share an insider’s scoop to the adventurous Orcas Island[...]
Written by Erin Come for the winters, stay for the summer” is what I heard over and over again about Lake Tahoe, California. I had spent 4 winters in North Lake Tahoe before I experienced my first summer, and true to the statement, never wanted to leave. Tahoe is one big outdoor playground. Close to Reno airport and an easy 3.5-hour drive from San Francisco, it’s the perfect holiday destination. Here's your North Lake Tahoe Travel Guide Where to stay in Tahoe Ta[...]
As summer slips away and we ease into the cooler days of autumn, you’ll be forgiven for getting lost in thoughts of beautiful beaches and never ending blue skies. Is there anything more delicious than knowing those dark, oppressive winter weeks will be split open by a slice of glorious sunshine? Your colleagues will be grey and cold in their winter coats whilst you’ll be donning your new bikini for a day at the pool. Start planning now and you could be putting your out of office on to[...]
Written by Danielle from Like Riding a Bicycle On the south Pacific coast of Mexico exists a town that is stuck in a time warp. While the buildings may have changed, and road may have become paved, this town is unlike anywhere else you’ve ever been. Every single person you meet is incredibly open-minded, though it isn’t filled with your regular new-age hippie types. No, instead you will find people from all walks of life, though you’ll rarely talk about where each other are from or[...]
Of all the gorgeous destinations in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic might just be the most interesting. It has flawless beaches, fascinating towns, and a history so long you can’t help but get swept up in it. If you’re a passionate globetrotter, it’s the sort of place you might prefer to spend a few months or a year, rather than just a few days or a week. In case you’re just looking for some of the highlights, these are a few of the experiences and places in the Domin[...]