Discover Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines and the Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel
Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines, literally throbbed with activity — trikes scooting along with passenger sidecars, jeepneys, full to capacity with young boys leaning off the top like an illustration in a children’s picture book, cables crisscrossing overhead...
Relax in a Philippines Paradise: Ibulao Bed & Breakfast Restaurant
The mountain top Ibulao Bed & Breakfast Restaurant in Kiangan, in the Philippine municipality of Banaue in Ifuao province, is about as close to paradise as you can get — especially if you love thick, verdant greenery and flowers as far as you can see. With a...
Rice Dessert Filipino Style — the Secret Ingredient in Traditional Bibingkang Kanin
Rice pudding is one of those desserts that has a place in almost every culture around the world–with variations to suit each one. In fact, for thousands of years rice pudding was considered a good way to treat stomach ailments. If you’re like me, you may...
Experience the Rainforest at Batang Ai Longhouse Resort in Sarawak, Malaysia
What better time to look back at my visit to Malaysia’s rainforest than when the winter’s first snowstorm hits Saskatchewan? While it’s been a few years since my visit, it feels like yesterday when I browse through my photos and travel journal....
Favorite Cities–Kuching–The City of Cats
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, is about as different from life in Saskatchewan as you can get! While the whole three weeks I spent in Malaysia were a life-changing experience, this city stood out as a favorite for many reasons. Situated in the tropical rain forest,...More Posts
See & Walk to the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau on Your Alaska CruiseThe Mendenhall Glacier & ice caves and Nugget Falls are situated in Juneau, Alaska, which you can only visit by air, or an Alaska cruise ship or Marine Hwy ferry.
Find a Winery in Missouri — Best Wine Tours, Wine Tasting & VineyardsMissouri was the #2 wine producing state in 1880 -- today long-abandoned wineries around the state are once again putting fine wines on the shelf and in the cellar.
Things to Do in Oregon: Umpqua Lighthouse State Park & Oregon DunesUmpqua Lighthouse State Park is one of Oregon's most popular parks. It's in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which has great hiking and watersports, plus access for motorized vehicles like quads and dirt bikes.
Try These Hiking Trails & Walking Trails — Crossing Hagwilget Canyon & Hagwilget BridgeThe Hagwilget Bridge, a suspension bridge crossing the Hagwilget Canyon, off Yellowhead Highway in Northern BC, at the Hazeltons, offers walking trails & hiking trails for all abilities.
Face Masks, Native American Totem Poles and More at the Museum of Northern British ColumbiaThe award-winning Museum of Northern British Columbia shares the history, culture, and art of BC First Nations, such as totem poles, carvings, and more.
Uncover Outlaw Legends at Boot Hill in Ogallala, Nebraska’s Cowboy CapitalOgallala, Nebraska, is known as known as the state's cowboy capital. Some of its legends are found in Boot Hill, the last resting place for some drovers.
Check out this Scottsbluff NE Tapas Bar – The Tangled TumbleweedVisit The Tangled Tumbleweed Tapas Bar in Scottsbluff, NE, to try some great "small bites" along with fine wines & craft beers, & check out their gift shop.
Discover Carhenge Pop Culture Roadside Attraction in NebraskaThe free Carhenge pop culture roadside attraction in Nebraska is a replica of England's Stonehenge built from same sized vintage cars painted grey.
The Warship That Never Went to War: Vasa Museum in StockholmStockholm's Vasa Museum is home to the only fully preserved 17th century warship. The 69 m long, 50+ m tall ship is housed along with maritime artifacts.
Legacy of the Plains Museum – Westward Ho to Gering, NebraskaThe new, ultra-modern, Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering, Nebraska, curates the importance of Western Nebraska to the development of the West.