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Searching for Killer Whales in Victoria, British Columbia

After our unsuccessful search for whale sharks in Belize a couple months ago, we were thrilled to be invited to go on a whale watching tour with Prince of Whales. Located in the heart of Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour, Prince of Whales is the largest year-round whale watching and…

Did I ever tell you about the time I got Robbed by a Thai Prostitute?

I’ll bet that headline grabbed your attention! The sad part is – it’s true. I did get robbed by a Thai prostitute on the streets of Bangkok.

Now, before I tell you the story, let me first state that Thailand is a safe country. You don’t need to worry about getting robbed, stay away from prostitutes at 3:00AM and you should be just…

The Mysterious Moai Statues of Easter Island

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui and Isla de Pascua, is one of those far away places that we had heard about but never thought we would ever have the opportunity to experience firsthand.

The remote island seems almost fictional, like something out of a childhood bedtime story. At times, it feels as if the island was never meant to be re-discovered by modern man, as if it has a dark…

What are the Top Ski Resorts in Canada?

One of the main reasons we love living on the west coast of Canada is because it’s blessed with phenomenal natural terrain perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. After posting our pictures from the Peak of Whistler…

Coming to TBEX in Vancouver?

As residents of Vancouver, we go beyond the popular tourist attractions and share some of the things we like to do in Vancouver during the summer.

When we heard the good news that TBEX 11 was coming to our hometown of Vancouver we were excited to have our beautiful city welcome the travel blog community. As host of the …

For those that have been living under a rock this past year, Whistler is a world class ski resort in British Columbia located about 125 km north of Vancouver. Though it has been a Canadian treasure for years, it gained huge international fame as the co-host of the successful…

Reflecting back on our International Student Exchange Experience in Malaysia

Whoever said school is boring didn’t go on an International Student Exchange!

It’s hard to believe it’s already been 6 years since our unforgettable time in Malaysia. As the cliché goes, "it feels like only yesterday"!

When the opportunity to attend an international student exchange was…