Month: August 2014
Sipping Finger Lakes Wines
This week, we’re back in the Finger Lakes relaxing over Labor Day weekend. One of the reasons we couldn’t wait to return is to stock up on more wine. The region is known for their tasty white wines &, while we don’t normally consider ourselves white wine drinkers, we absolutely are Finger Lakes white wine…
Bow Valley Parkway
When we told people we were headed to Banff National Park in Alberta to explore, we heard the same suggestion from almost everyone: drive the Bow Valley Parkway. It’s one of the best places to see wildlife in the park & a great alternative to busy Highway 1. The Bow Valley Parkway is the original route that connected…
Richmond’s Historic Homes
Last month when we were in Richmond, we were surprised to learn that the area has several historic homes. These mansions were home to Richmond’s elite & many are now open to the public for touring. Here are two of our favorites: Maymont Mansion & Grounds Maymont, which is located on a large 100 acre estate on…
Walkable Kensington
One of my favorite things to discover when traveling are new, walkable neighborhoods. While staying in Calgary at the Kensington Riverside Inn, we discovered the very walkable neighborhood of Kensington. One of Calgary’s oldest neighborhoods, Kensington is going through a revitalization & is now full of cute boutique shops, cafes & restaurants. Kensington’s streets are…
Banff and Lake Louise Gondolas
We’ve already established that I’m an adventure wuss, seeking out thrills when I travel & then being terrified when I do. See the problem is that I’m afraid of falling, so that things like observation decks in skyscrapers are okay (unlikely the building wall will fall down) things like ski lifts, gondolas & small planes…
Hiking in Banff
One of the best things about any national park are the seemingly endless miles of hiking trails & Banff National Park is no different. While we didn’t get to do a ton of hiking while we were there (must. go. back!), we went on two easily accessible hikes that area easy to fit in a…
