The only things you will regret are the risks you don't take
During our trip to Thailand, we spent a few days in Bangkok at the beginning and end of our trip, as we were flying in and out of that location. Although I went into the trip thinking that I would not like Bangkok that much, I actually really fell in love with the hustle, bustle…
We visited the amazing Elephant Jungle Sanctuary while in Thailand, nestled in the rolling hills outside Chiang Mai. We did lots of research before picking somewhere to visit the lovely Asian elephants. This spot won us over for its positive reviews and work to not only provide sanctuary for elephants in need, but also to…
The vibrant activity, incredible night markets and cooler air made Chiang Mai one of our favorite spots in Thailand. We spent four nights in the city and one night in the mountains at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (which I will write about later). Many travelers come here for elephants and temples, which the city does…
I recently got to skydive on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico again! We have friends who work with Skydive Vallarta in the winters, so it made perfect sense to combine skydiving and our tropical vacation. The skydiving season was slow this year because of poor weather and our busy schedules, so I welcomed the opportunity…
We recently visited Orlando, Florida for a trip to Disney with our friends and their kids. In my books, no trip is complete without a bit of adventure. I was hoping to do some scuba diving, but the coast in this area didn’t have the best diving – instead we found something better! My mom…
Continue reading ➞ Florida: swimming with manatees and a drift scuba dive
It has been a slow year for horseback riding. Unfortunately, last fall Miss Scout pulled the check ligament and the superior digital flexor tendon in both front legs. At the time and because she was, I thought it was the end of her riding career. She recovered better than expected with the help of great…
Continue reading ➞ Beach adventure on horseback: Lake Ontario
The last leg of our Belize trip was to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye - off the coast of mainland Belize. We split our trip between the mainland and the islands off the coast of Belize. There is such a contrast between continental life and life on the islands in Belize, but it is worth seeing…
Continue reading ➞ San Pedro, Belize: secret beach, scuba diving and swimming with sharks
Ever wanted to run away and join the circus? Well now you don’t have to, but you can still get the experience. The Toronto School of the Circus Arts has been around for a while, but is not often thought of when it comes to Friday night activities. In one way it feels like a…
A short walk through a dense jungle canopy and we emerged to Mayan ruins towering above us – almost like a walk back in time. The monkeys could be heard howling around us while they protested our early morning arrival. We were at Lamanai Ruins in Belize. This tour is offered by a number of…
Continue reading ➞ Exploring the ancient Lamanai Ruins of Belize
When the opportunity to camp in a jungle, on the side of a mountain, overlooking a beach in Colombia came up, the obvious answer was YES! Now I should clarify that this was glamping and some very nice glamping at that! We stayed in the Ecohabs in Tayrona Park. Tayrona offers stunning expanses of…
Continue reading ➞ Tayrona Park: a jungle and beach adventure in Colombia