Archive for July, 2011
Hiking Italy’s Cinque Terre: A spectacular day trek
Posted on 31. Jul, 2011 by jess.
We hiked the 10km rugged coastline of Cinque Terre in Northern Italy on the path that connect the five world-famous villages, up dangerous part of dirt paths and along the path of love, plus we had plenty of pizza in between.
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Polaroid of the week: Sunset Cinema in Ontario
Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by Dany.
We have been in Ontario for over four weeks now and almost every night, whether the day is filled with rain or sunshine, the big Canadian skies open up to create wildly vivid, dramatic sunsets. Each night we pedal our bikes to find the perfect front row seats of the nightly showing of the sunset cinema.
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Cape Verde: Destination Boa Vista
Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by guest.
A mere dot in the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Verde is one of Africa’s more hidden delights. Constituting ten small islands, Cape Verde is largely unspoilt by modern life, which gives it the rustic charm and strong sense of identity that makes the island chain so attractive to visitors. Boa Vista, the third largest and least populated island is arguably the jewel in the Cape Verde crown. Guest travel writer Sophie Willis-Lee takes a closer look at this African island destination.
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Hotel Tip of the Week: Hotel Hesperia Sevilla | Spain
Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by jess.
Being on the road every day of the year means we stay at countless hotels along the way. For all the run-of-the-mill spots, there are the absolute gems which tick all the boxes. This week’s hotel tip: Hesperia Sevilla in Seville, Spain.
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A taste of Italy…our first impressions
Posted on 22. Jul, 2011 by Dany.
Both huge fans of wine, olives, pizza and pasta , we had been wanting to visit Italy together for years but for some reason, it never worked out. This year we finally made it – and had an incredible trip. Here’s a taste of our time in Italy.
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Polaroid of the week: Watch out for the turtles!
Posted on 21. Jul, 2011 by jess.
We’ve seen warning signs for bears, sloths, even fleeing people on the road…today we saw one for a smaller, slower creature…so we went on a hunt for our favorite little reptile.
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Vegetarian food in Germany? Yes, everywhere you look!
Posted on 20. Jul, 2011 by jess.
When you think of German food, you might think Schnitzel, Bratwurst or mega-meaty dishes like knuckle of pork or beef roulade, but no worries – vegetarian visitors can find plenty to eat here. We sure didn’t go hungry! Check out our top picks, and some seriously mouthwatering photos…
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Picturesque Innsbruck | Austria
Posted on 17. Jul, 2011 by Dany.
Innsbruck has it all: surrounded by a picturesque Alpine landscape, the city combines the flair of Northern Italy and the rustic feel of Southern Germany with a gorgeous medieval town center and youthful buzz year round.
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Polaroid of the week: Burritts Rapids Locks along the Rideau Canal
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by Dany.
We took our bicycles out to the Burritts Rapids Locks, lock 17 of 45 locks along the Rideau Canal in Ontario, a UNESCO Heritage Site in Canada.
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Go Beyond… Munich: From Fairytale Castles to the Top of Germany
Posted on 13. Jul, 2011 by jess.
To some, a visit to Munich might mean steins of beer, bratwurst and oom-pa-pa music, typical for the city’s largest and most famous party – Oktoberfest. Ask the locals, however and they will describe any number of aspects they love about Munich life – from the sprawling parks and world-class shopping to up-and-coming trendy artist neighborhoods, but there is one exciting part of Munich life that almost everyone can agree on – getting out of the city.
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How much does it cost to travel through Central America?
Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by Dany.
When you travel long term, your budget becomes your Bible. This is why we wanted to share a break down on how much it cost for us to travel through Central America – including all the splurges and island vacations.
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Three things not to miss in Ontario, Canada
Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by guest.
Travel writer Sophie Willis-Lee breaks down three key elements to a quintessential Ontario experience.
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Hg2: A Hedonist’s Guide | iPhone app review
Posted on 10. Jul, 2011 by jess.
During our three-month jaunt in Europe this spring, in addition to researching fellow travel blogs and peeking into the usual Lonely Planet or Footprint guide, we decided to employ the help of the Hedonist Hg2 iPhone app for a more well-rounded look at Europe’s major cities. Read our review to out if we think it’s worth downloading…
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Eating our way through Central America
Posted on 08. Jul, 2011 by Dany.
Travel can be about discovering new place and meeting new people, but one of the most exciting aspects of travel is the food! Check out these pictures of our favorite foods we found as we ate our way through Central America…
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Polaroid of the week: Canada Day in Ottawa
Posted on 07. Jul, 2011 by Dany.
We spent 1 July, Canada’s birthday, in the country’s capital Ottawa, and had a blast watching the Canadians getting all dressed up in red & white and celebrating their nation’s biggest day.
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