Visiting Luanda, Angola Luanda, the capital of Angola, is a city steeped in history and culture. It is a bustling metropolis that has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. Wendy and Bruce were among the many tourists who visited the city to experience its unique mix of Portuguese, African, and […]
Visiting Walvis Bay and Mondesa, Namibia The first port of call on Wendy & Bruce’s Silversea Cruise was Walvis Bay, Namibia! From here, they got the opportunity to do a 4×4 tour of the Namib Desert, as well as make a visit to Mondesa, a suburb of Swakopmund, in Central Western Namibia. 4×4 Tour in […]
Visiting Cape Town, South Africa After a week of making their way from Ethiopia, Wendy and Bruce arrived in Cape Town – the official point of embarkation for their Silversea Cruise! Cape Town is a stunning coastal city situated at the southernmost tip of Africa. With its breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture, […]
Visiting Maseru, Lesotho After departing Livingstone, it was off to Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho! This was another short layover, but we still managed to pack a lot of great visits into our trip! When we arrived, we checked in at the Avani hotel, where we enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Market restaurant, […]
Exploring Masi oa Tunya Park & Victoria Falls in Livingstone, Zambia After leaving Harare, Wendy & Bruce’s next stop was Livingstone, Zambia! Here they had the opportunity to explore Mosi-oa-Tunya Park and visit Victoria Falls. After arriving in Livingstone by plane and taking a taxi to Ngoma Zanga Lodge, Wendy and Bruce woke up early […]
A Day In Harare: Bruce and Wendy’s African Adventure After departing Ethiopia, Bruce & Wendy headed to Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe. They had a wonderful day exploring the area, including downtown, a number of different neighbourhoods, and some of the city’s best attractions! Their day started early as they headed downtown to see […]
Bruce and Wendy’s Ethiopian Adventure: Exploring Addis Ababa Bruce and Wendy left Vancouver on April 4th, eager to embark on a month-long tour through Africa. They chose Turkish Airlines for their journey, flying through Istanbul on their way to Addis Ababa. In Istanbul they had a two-hour layover, which they spent exploring the vibrant airport. […]
An Artful Dive in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef by JESSICA WYNNE LOCKHART Even from a distance, I’m in awe when I see the greenhouse for the first time. Its remote location is 50 miles from all signs of civilization, but it’s brimming with life. In its centre, children gather, holding pots and planters. Full watering […]
One Antarctic Night By Lola Mendez I went camping for the first time in my life this year, which isn’t noteworthy except that I pitched a tent for the first time in Antarctica. Everyone who knows me was shocked to learn of my plans to camp on the ice. I avoid the cold and have […]
Trips of a Lifetime We have all been waiting, dreaming…start planning your trip of a lifetime now! Do you want to be inspired, challenged, continue ticking off your bucket list, or just making op for being travel deprived? Consider these incredible travel experiences, and get planning! Central Asia’s Silk Road – the 5 Stans […]