Everything’s bigger in Texas, or the saying goes! Escaping the January rain of Vancouver, my friend Mike and I headed to Dallas to see the Leafs play and explore this southern city. Leafs Nation does travel! Need proof? On our flight alone, we met three other Leaf fans while boarding. After a late night arrival … More Toronto Maple Leafs Road Trip: Dallas Stars
Portland, OR A winter getaway away doesn’t have to involve lengthy travel or multiple days off work. Just as experienced travelers can fit everything they need into a carry-on, with good planning you can pack a lot of discovery into a single weekend. While you could easily spend a month in Portland and not run … More Weekend Getaway: Portland Dining Month
I woke up to the sounds of slamming doors and laughter. Two intoxicated girls were hugging each other and bidding giddy goodbyes to their fellow partiers. I blinked blurry-eyed at my phone: it was 2:30am. I craved the final twenty minutes of sleep before the alarm was set to go off. But as the girls stumbled around … More Haleakala at Sunrise
Relaxing in Maui is easy, but I wanted more than just days at the beach. To me, the sea isn’t just a beautiful backdrop; it’s a playground. I was after aquatic adventure, and I got it with a day trip to Lanai on the Discover Lanai catamaran tour offered by Trilogy Excursions. It began with an … More Beyond The Beach: Sailing to Lanai with Trilogy
Recovering in Hawaii How do you describe burnout to someone who hasn’t experienced it? If you’d asked me a few weeks ago, I wouldn’t have been able to put it into words ̶ for the same reason a fish couldn’t describe water: they’re completely immersed in it. I was sleeping too little and getting sick … More Recovering in Hawaii
“Hit me.” As I tapped my finger on the table, I wasn’t sure if I was making the right call. Then the dealer flipped my card. Twenty one! I was safe and ready to play another round. On this Saturday evening I was gambling with my own hard-earned money. But converted into chips it didn’t … More Hit Me – A Night at the Blackjack Table
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Spring – The city feels fresh, the weather is warming up, the winter rains are easing off, and the days are getting longer. You can see summer on the horizon as the flowers and trees stir to life. Every year, Skagit Valley welcomes spring with fields full of tulips blooming. The Skagit Valley Tulip … More Skagit Valley – Tiptoeing thru the Tulips
Day trip to Bainbridge Island Do you enjoy a ferry trip while travelling? Yes please for me! One of the things I love about travelling is when I get to go out or be by the water. If I can’t be in a kayak or a canoe, I’ll take any boat that I can. I … More Taking the ferry to Bainbridge Island
Wanderlust Megan 