Travel

Summary ~ The Round The World Ticket

Would I book a Round The World ticket again?  Yes.  The convenience of managing one booking with multiple legs and airlines was priceless.  The downside of my itinerary was I stayed about 3 days in each location and my body never adjusted to the timezone I was in before I was […]

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England

London Again! ~ My Phantom, Taylor Swift & The Goring

Hello again London!  You are definitely one of my favourite cities and the last stop on my Round the World adventure.  This time I went out to Windsor Castle again, stayed at The Goring, saw Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and saw The Phantom of the Opera again.  I’m very predictable […]

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England

Taylor Swift ~ The Eras Tour ~ Wembley Stadium

I’m a newbie Swiftie and while planning my Round The World adventure I looked to see where I could get a ticket for this concert.  I attended the August 16 show at Wembley Stadium.  The opening acts were Holly Humberstone and Paramore.  Both opening acts were fantastic and Taylor Swift […]

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England

The Goring

I arrived a hot, sweaty, tired mess in my sweatpants and purple backpack on an early flight from Istanbul.  I had afternoon tea booked for 3:00 and desperately wanted to get in my room so I could shower.  While I waited, I spent my time at The Goring Cocktail Bar […]

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Turkey

Iconic Istanbul

Hello Istanbul!  I had been to Turkey before, but not Istanbul.  I spent my time wandering around soaking up the history and I stayed at the Pera Palace Hotel which was on my bucket list.  Istanbul is the capital of Turkey and is in both Asia and Europe separated by the […]

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Turkey

The Pera Palace Hotel

Staying at the Pera Palace Hotel in the Agatha Christie Room (Room 411) has been on my bucket list for years.  I’ve been to Turkey many years ago and included Istanbul on my Round The World adventure just to stay here. I loved every second of staying at the Pera […]

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China Hong Kong

The Views of Hong Kong

Hello Hong Kong!  I love your views, the waterfront, the harbour and Bruce Lee! Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China with a population of 7.4 million in 1,104-square-kilometres.  On 1 July 1997, the colony of Hong Kong was handed over from the United Kingdom […]

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South Korea

Seoul

Hello Seoul!  I have a big crush on South Korea and it is officially one of my favourite countries.  I loved the vibe in this country and the name Seoul sounds fancy to me.  Seoul is located on the Hangang River 37 miles inland from the Yellow Sea.  The 1988 […]

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South Korea

Seongsan Ilchulbong ~ Hiking To The Crater

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (Sunrise Peak) is 180m above sea level and erupted underwater in the ocean about 5,000 years ago.  The crater is about 600 meters in diameter and 90 meters deep.  It is also one of The New 7 Wonders of Nature. Happy Travels! […]

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South Korea

Jeju Love Land ~ Oh La La

Jeju Love Land is a sex themed park with 140 sculptures.  It is labelled a must-do attraction on Jeju Island with great reviews.  It was fun!  I strolled through the park and took pictures of all the sculptures.  A sense of humour is essential to enjoy this attraction and this […]

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South Korea

Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls & Seonimgyo Bridge

Located on Jeju Island is a three-tier waterfall called Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls.  High above is Seonimgyo Bridge.  Cheonjeyeon means “Pond of the Emperor of Heaven” or “Pond of God”.  According to Korean legend, seven nymphs would descend from the heavens at night and bathe in the waterfall’s pond. The area was […]

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South Korea

Jeju Island ~ The Perfect Destination

A bucket list destination for me!  I saw a picture of the crater in a travel book of “Off The Beaten Path” locations a long time ago.  It looked like an adventure and I love my adventures. Please note that I rented a car and drove around the entire island […]

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Japan

Hiroshima

Hiroshima was founded in 1589 and is situated on the Ōta River delta, on Hiroshima Bay, facing the Seto Inland Sea.  It will be forever known as the site of the first atomic bomb in the history of humankind. Hiroshima is a must-do when travelling to Japan. Shinkansen Bullet Train […]

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Japan

Tokyo & Mount Fuji

My first impression of Tokyo is clean, friendly and safe.  It was also very hot and humid with temperatures in the mid-30’s.  I was a travelling hot, sweaty mess again! During my first morning wandering around, I noticed immediately that there weren’t any garbage cans and ended up carrying my […]

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Travel

Buying A “Round The World” Plane Ticket

On my bucket list is to have an adventure using a “Round the World” plane ticket. My route on my little jaunt of 28,357 kms around the world is: Canada 🇨🇦 Japan 🇯🇵 South Korea 🇰🇷 China 🇨🇳 Turkey 🇹🇷 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Canada 🇨🇦   I planned my trip with Star […]

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Canada

Gorgeous Campbell River & Area

Located on Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage is Campbell River, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World”.  A couple of “The Girls” live in this area and I had a fabulous weekend catching up, hiking and eating great food!  The views are amazing! Saratoga Beach […]

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Chile

Explora Rapa Nui

Arriving on Easter Island was a dream come true!  Explora Rapa Nui picked me up at the airport. Explora Rapa Nui Explora Rapa Nui is a 5 star all inclusive resort on Easter Island.  It is located on a privileged and secluded location within the island, surrounded by trees, prairies […]

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Chile

Hanga Roa

Hanga Roa is the main town on Easter Island with a population of ~7,000 people.  Hanga Roa in the Rapa Nui language means “wide bay” or “long bay”.  There are restaurants, diving shops, stores, museum and Moai! Museum Happy Travels!  

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Chile

Pukao

The Puna Pao (the Pukao quarry) is where the Pukao (“hair bun” in Rapa Nui) were created.  These are the red tops of the Moai often referred to as hats, but are hair buns. Ahu Huri Hanga Poukura is the largest unrestored Ahu on the island Hanga Te’e Interpretive Center […]

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Chile

Rapa Nui Sanctuaries

Ahu Akivi has 7 Moais facing the sea. The Roiho lava field, lava tunnel and the Ana Te Pahu cave.  A lot of wild horses on the walk and I found some guava to eat … delicious! The Ahu Tahai is an archeological complex with a coral-eyed Moai. Happy Travels! […]

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Chile

The Highest Point

For this exploration, we hiked from the foothills of the Terevaka Volcano, going up a narrow creek and passing between archaeological vestiges until we reached the volcano’s summit, the highest point on Easter Island with 360° views. Happy Travels!  

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Chile

Ara Moai

Rano Raraku, the moai quarry, shows huge statues in different carving stages. The old moai transportation routes have abandoned moai along the way. Happy Travels!  

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Chile

Ahu Tahira, Rano Kau Crater, Orongo & The Birdman

What a hike!! Our hike started in Ahu Tahira, a construction platform with perfectly overlapping stone structures. The hike to the rim of the Rano Kau crater (the largest in the Island) was long, but with amazing views! We continued on to Orongo, an ancient ceremonial village where the Birdman […]

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Chile

Tongariki

A trip to Tongariki was magnificent!  We learned the history of Rapa Nui’s largest Ahu and explored its surroundings. What a thrilling experience!! Moi, gigantic and mysterious statues of stone located in Easter Island, Chilean territory, are a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The fifteen Moai of Ahu Tongariki were toppled […]

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Chile

Mahatua

This hike was along the coast, passing fishing coves, archaeological sites and Ovahe beach.  It ended at Anakena where the archaeological remains of the Rapa Nui kings who lived there are. This is a sea urchin and it was moving in my hand.  They are good to eat and the […]

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Chile

Akahanga

My first introductory excursion to the island ~ we walked from the lodge to the coastline, descending among prairies, farmlands and archaeological sites. We finished in the area of Akahanga, where the second largest moai platform is found. After the hike, we were treated to fresh fruit and drinks. Moai […]

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Chile

Hola Easter Island & Explora Rapa Nui

I did not sleep a wink last night!  Waiting for this flight to start was better than Christmas morning.  Check in was smooth and then I was on my way across the South Pacific! After a nap, breakfast and reading my kindle, all of a sudden I could see the […]

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Chile

A Stopover in Santiago

I got very nervous about a month ago and moved my flight to Santiago back a whole day.  What if one of my many connecting flights was delayed and I missed my LATAM flight to Easter Island?  The risk was too high so I moved it allowing for potential delays.  […]

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Chile

Easter Island ~ Where & How To Get There

Easter Island is located smack dab in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.  It is shaped like a triangle and 24.6 km long by 12.3 km at the widest point.  Easter Island is a volcanic island with three extinct coalesced volcanoes ~ Terevaka, Poike and Rano Kau.  It is an UNESCO […]

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Panama

Panama City ~ Perfection!

Panama City is the capital of Panama consisting of 3 districts ~ historic, rebuilt, and modern.  The Panama Canal is a man made wonder of the world and a must do:  Panama Canal ~ Partial Transit.  I didn’t know what to expect in Panama other than the Panama Canal and it […]

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Costa Rica

The Beaches of Puerto Viejo

Wildlife, rain forest and beaches!  Puerto Viejo is located on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica and a great spot to relax and enjoy everything this small town has to offer. I caught a glimpse of a sloth! This beached boat was almost turned into a B&B ~ now that […]

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s Coco Beach

In the Guanacaste Province at the heart of Costa Rica’s Gulf of Papagayo is Coco Beach.  What a beautiful spot to visit and spend time in.  Stunning beaches, diving, welcoming people, amazing food and so many birds and reptiles. Birds & Reptiles Blue Dream Diving with Blue Dream was fantastic!  […]

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Panama

Bocas del Toro ~ Paradise in Panama

Bocas del Toro is located at the southern tip of Isla Colón, in the Caribbean Sea consisting of the mainland and 9 main islands.  Christoper Columbus was here in 1502 while looking for a passage to the Pacific Ocean.  I love Panama and this little slice of paradise!  A water […]

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USA

Stunning Sedona!

Highlights include RunSedona Half Marathon, hiking Devil’s Bridge and Cathedral Rock, Pink Jeep Tour, Helicopter Tour, Wineries and Jerome, a Ghost Town.

Sedona will be a yearly adventure!

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USA

Sedona Hiking

In Sedona, Arizona, hiking Devil’s Bridge, Cathedral Rock, and visiting the Chapel of the Holy Cross.

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Nicaragua

San Juan del Sur

On the coast of Nicaragua is a little town called San Juan del Sur with beautiful beaches, sunsets, and a huge Jesus statue overlooking the harbour. 

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