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I hate to say anything negative about Mexico because we had a really amazing time and I can't wait to go back. But the country has its fair share of scammers and we met up with a couple of them... Speeding Ticket Scam On our way to Chichen Itza, a police Read More...
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The Sian Ka'an Bioreserve in Mexico covers 1.3million acres and extends along a 100km beautiful coastline. It was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to a cornucopia of animals and migratory birds. The northern part of the reserve Read More...
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We weren't sure about bringing our tent on our Mexican adventure on the Yucatan Peninsula - we didn't know if we'd want to lug it around everywhere and we weren't entirely sure we'd be able to find a place to camp. Luckily, we brought it... We slept in Read More...
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If you need to get away from the busy city of Cancun, take the ferry over to Isla Mujeres, which is a gem and only a short ferry ride away. We spent two days there and I wish we could have stayed longer. The tiny island is only 5 miles long and very narrow, Read More...
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Ready for a good workout while on vacation? I've got a great idea for you. Rent some bikes and just to make things more interesting, make sure that the seat is too low and crooked, and that your bike only has one gear. Then, decide to cycle 8 miles against Read More...
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Many Mayan ruin sites are scattered over the Yucatan Peninsula and a definite must-see if you visit Mexico. I was lucky enough to visit three - Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba. I couldn't get over the enormity of the ruins and the vast area over which the Read More...
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Can you imagine swimming through crystal clear water and admiring the incredible stalactites and stalagmites while exploring one of the many underground rivers in the Yucatan? I did that when I swam one of Mexico's many cenotes. So What's a Cenote? A Read More...
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Getting ready to adventure outdoors in a foreign location is more complicated than just packing your backpack. My to-do list for the Yucatan ensured I had the necessities as well as what I'd need if the unexpected happened. Read more about Kim’s amazing Read More...
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Time to Explore! Recently our personal fitness expert, Kim Bowerman, played a little hooky in the Yucatan Peninsula. Mexico's rich history and spirit of adventure gave her a full spectrum of outdoor adventures to choose from. From cenote exploration to Read More...
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Hiking trails can be accessed from many locations in and around the Lake Placid area (Lake Placid, Keene, Keene Valley, etc). A lot of the trails can be accessed right from the road, and two of the main trailheads include the Adirondack Loj (Lake Placid) Read More...
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If you haven't already noticed, I'm a huge advocate for outdoor adventure in Lake Placid, which is in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. While these mountains aren't as rugged-looking as the younger Rockies, they still have peaks that range from 1200ft Read More...
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If you're like me, summer vacation equals camping. My favorite - Algonquin Park - is the diamond in Ontario's crown. With over 4000 square miles of forests, lakes and rivers, the park bursts at the seems with an embarrassing richness of natural beauty Read More...
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A day of skiing or snowshoeing to reach a rustic lodge nestled in the mountainside, where you spend the evening by a warm fireplace drinking hot chocolate - doesn't that sound perfect? If you're planning a trip to Alberta, Skoki Lodge is smack in the Read More...
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Getting spring fever yet? If you’ve already skated or strolled along the Rideau Canal, look across the Ottawa River to Quebec and you’ll see Gatineau Provincial Park. A beautiful place any time of year, Gatineau is gearing up for its busiest time of year. Read More...
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If you’re planning on a visit to Ottawa in Canada, strap on your skates and get ready to soar the Rideau Canal. I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Ottawa’s Rideau Canal is the world’s longest skating rink, covering a distance Read More...
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