Trans Canadian: Toronto to Winnipeg
After arriving in Toronto and spending Saturday seeing the city, we boarded The Canadian late that night to begin our journey west.
Email: Greetings from Winnipeg
We are in Winnipeg, Manitoba for a four hour train stop on our journey from Toronto to Vancouver. This gives us the opportunity to get off the train and see the city.
South American Tango: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay
For two weeks in March 2010 we sampled the best of central South America, focusing on the countries of Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay.
Email: Greetings from Buenos Aires
Darren and I are traveling in South America for two weeks, visiting Argentina , Paraguay , Brazil and Uruguay . Our first stop is Buenos Aires , which we reached via a 10-hour overnight flight from Dallas.
Finding the Way on a Weekend Trip with the Help of My iPhone
We spent last weekend in Portland, Oregon, as Darren ran in the Portland Marathon on Sunday morning. We had never been there before and I didn’t have a lot of time to research what to see and do. I thought I would use this as an opportunity to rely heavily on my iPhone for assistance.
How To Quickly Recover from Jet Lag
Preparing and coping with jet lag is really important since you can literally be on the other side of the world from the US in less than 24 hours, with your body playing catch-up in the process. So what follows are a few tips to consider during your flight and after arriving at your destination.
Peru: Lima
Lima was our first stop on our three week journey to Peru. We spent time there both at the beginning and the end of our trip. Much of our time was spent walking around the large city and seeing the numerous plazas and cathedrals.
Peru: Cuzco and the Sacred Valley
We flew to Cuzco from Lima and spent a day there touring the Sacred Valley before going to the Amazon Basin. After that trip, we returned to Cuzco to use it as a base for our trip to Machu Picchu. On both occaisions we enjoyed the beautiful and historic city.
Cosmos: Delhi, India
We made our way to Delhi via a public bus, which took about four hours. We stayed at a quiet hotel in between Old and New Delhi.
Costa Rica: Pacific Coast National Park and Nature
An eight day trip to Costa Rica provided a great opportunity to view nature and take part in many outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, kayaking and snorkeling.