What Are You Doing For Leap Day?

February 28, 2012 in blog, Europe, Travelogue, Ukraine

There’s been much discussion of late in the circles I follow of the impending leap day. Once every four years the whole world gets an “extra” day and it’s been […]

Iceland in Review

February 28, 2012 in blog, Europe, Iceland, Travelogue

It was still dark and, appropriately, snowing when we left the hotel this morning. A white blanket, laid clean across the top of the world reminded me of all the […]

Iceland Day Two: In Which We Do NOT See The Northern Lights

February 26, 2012 in Europe, Iceland, Travelogue

Sad but true. We did not see the Northern Lights. I was really hoping too… and we’re going to take our own car and head out tomorrow night for another […]

Arriving in Iceland: A Photo Essay

February 25, 2012 in blog, Europe, Iceland, Travelogue

Iceland is a land of dichotomies: fire and ice, black and white, colourful and stark, heart warming and bone chilling. After only a day I can tell that a lifetime […]

I am a Rock Star: Photo Essay from the Alberta-Saskatchewan border

February 20, 2012 in blog, Canada, North America, Travelogue

In case you were wondering… I am a rock star. Yes, it’s true. Just ask the Montalvo children. The past four days I’ve spent on the border of Alberta and […]

Party on the Prairie: A Surprise Trip To Lloydminster, Alberta

February 17, 2012 in Canada, North America, Travelogue

It’s cold at 34,000 feet. Ice crystals are forming on the window beside me and the clouds below look like mounds of snow. I keep watching for some sky-sprite on […]

5 Rules of Traveling With Kids: A Traveling Child Responds

February 15, 2012 in North America, Travelogue, United States

Quite some time ago CNNgo posted an absolutely ridiculously wrong article about family travel called “5 Rules of Traveling With Kids” by Eliane Ee. I don’t know Ms. Ee, but […]

Who Are The Coolest People You Know?

February 8, 2012 in Inspiration, North America, Travelogue, United States

** Warning: This post contains a lot of pictures & a little profanity** Before I write this post, let me say one thing: I have led a privileged life. I […]