Packing light — what a challenge. We’ve been anticipating and preparing for our round-the-world trip for over two years. After reading many travellers packing list, tips and tricks, and debating many items, here’s what we’ve settled on. “There is an intense but simple thrill in setting off in the morning on a mountain trail, knowing that everything…
Just before sunset, the light hits the rocks along the shore of Morgan Island. — Kring Point, New York
Tourists don’t know where they’ve been; Travellers don’t know where they are going – Paul Theroux I have spent endless hours researching destinations; from on-line resources to printed travel guides to reading through many of my favourite travel blogs — Gordon, not so much. When I tried to narrow the upcoming year to a somewhat defined…
Let’s go hiking in the Green Mountain State. “Vermont, naturally!” We’ll take a ferry across Lake Champlain from Plattsburgh, New York to Grand Isle, Vermont, but first, let’s enjoy some time exploring the beach on the way. Arriving on a Friday evening during the high season without a reservation is never a good idea. “Do…
White Postcards 