The summer heat has left us and along with the leaves the temperature has started to fall. We have had a fabulous summer and fall in Calgary Read more
Summer’s End
Mountain Therapy
We are so very fortunate to have a good friend who owns a mountain retreat in Canmore, Alberta. This popular Rocky mountain town Read more
Another pause in our travels 😢
After 16 months of staying close to home because of covid, we felt confident to resume our global travels in early March as we jetted off to Europe. After only 3 months away Read more
Bonjour Paris 💖
Paris was the final stop of our 3-month European journey. We timed our visit here to meet up with our good friend Terrie from Calgary, Read more
From Italy to Versailles
After a brief stay in Stresa, we left Lake Maggiore and headed towards Versailles, but it was a long drive so we stopped halfway at the fabulous 19th-century Chateau de Varambon. The chateau operates Read more
Lake Maggiore
From Lake Como it took less than 2 hours to reach the town of Stresa on Lake Maggiore, another mountain lake lined with beautiful small villages, but not as busy as Lake Como. Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy at over 64km long, Read more
Lake Como, where’s George?
Lake Como gained a lot of fame when George Clooney bought a villa here in 2001 and for most North Americans Lake Como is inextricably linked to George. While I think he is a fine actor, Read more
Milan, the fashion capital of Italy
Looking good in Milan is an art form, but life as a nomad means living out of one suitcase, leaving no room for “fashionable” clothing. Read more