Despite the name of this blog, I have been distressingly earth bound for all of my years thus far. Given recent developments in space exploration technology though, hope is not yet lost for the dream of going into space as a tourist – without having to shell out the millions of dollars that past tourists […]
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Traditional Seychelles Creole Food: A Local’s Guide for 2026
I’m Seychellois. My dad’s family goes back nine generations on the islands, so traditional Creole food has been part of my life since the start. My granny, who’s since passed, made the best saucisse rougaille and salt fish rougaille I’ve ever eaten, and her traditional way of making coffee involved more condensed milk than any […]
2 Days in Vienna: A Complete Itinerary for a Weekend in the City
Jess and I have been to Vienna many times, and every time we come back I’m reminded why we keep making the trip. Vienna has a way of being simultaneously grand and approachable. You can spend the morning wandering around a palace that was once the seat of one of the most powerful dynasties in […]
Route 66 in Missouri: Our Photos and Highlights
Missouri has the strongest claim of any state to being the spiritual home of Route 66. It was here, in Springfield, that the name “Route 66” was first proposed in a telegram sent to Washington on April 30, 1926. The state has over 300 miles of the Mother Road running from St. Louis in the […]
How to Plan a Trip to Iceland: Complete Guide
Thinking about planning a trip to Iceland? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, I’m going to go through everything you’ll want to consider for planning the perfect Iceland vacation. This post covers a lot. We go through the different ways to visit and get around Iceland, as well as some of the […]
3 Days in Barcelona: A Complete Itinerary by Someone Who Keeps Going Back
Barcelona is a city that keeps pulling us back. Jess and I first visited in 2012, and we have been back multiple times since, always finding new corners to explore and old favourites to revisit. We think three days is the sweet spot for a first visit. It is enough time to see the major […]
25 Best Photography Locations in South & West Iceland
Iceland is a spectacularly photogenic country, and it’s been on my photography bucket list since long before I first visited. I’ve now been multiple times, in both summer and winter, and I keep finding new locations I want to shoot. In this guide, I’m sharing 25 of my favourite photography locations in south and west […]
Route 66 in Kansas: Our Photos and Highlights
Kansas has the shortest stretch of Route 66 of any state on the route. Just 13 miles of the Mother Road cut across the southeast corner of the state, passing through three towns: Galena, Riverton, and Baxter Springs. You could drive it in twenty minutes if you were in a rush, but you’d miss some […]
Things to Do in Santa Fe New Mexico
Located about an hour’s drive north of (the much bigger!) Albuquerque, Santa Fe has long been known as a laid back place that is popular with artists as well as folks looking to explore the outdoors. We’ve visited a number of times, and have always found plenty of things to do in Santa Fe. These […]
The Best Photography Spots in Barcelona
Barcelona is definitely one of my favourite European cities, and one I love to photograph. Today, as part of my series of photography location guides, I’m going to share with you some of the best photography spots in Barcelona to help you get the best photos when you visit. After that, I’ll share some general […]