Our Story
This is our journey and our story. Here we share articles that follow our personal adventures around the world. You won’t find any “how to’s” or “5 reasons to travel” posts here. This is only blogs about our experiences and life on the road. Want to know what we’re up to right now? Read stories about our travels here and also subscribe to our Facebook, YouTube, Instagram & Twitter.
Visiting a Doctor Abroad: My Experience in Buenos Aires
Going to the hospital is scary. Whether you’re visiting the hospital in your home country, or abroad, the experience is always a bit nerve-wracking because you don’t know what the diagnosis is going to be. Not to mention, you’re surrounded by people hooked up to IV’s and being rolled through the hallways on gurneys. Then there’s ...
By:
Our Trip to San Gil, Colombia: An Adventurer’s Dream Destination
San Gil wasn’t always on our Colombian itinerary. In fact, it wasn’t until we were in Salento that we heard about the city and all of the adventure sports on offer there. We’re big on adventure, but not extreme sports like whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, skydiving, paragliding, etc. We’re more about camping, caving and trekking! ...
By:
The Big City of Bogotá – Our Visit to The Colombian Capital
“No dar papaya!” This was a term that we heard many times during our two-day stay in Bogotá. “No dar papaya” is a common saying in all of Colombia, and it directly translates to: “Don’t give papaya”. You’re probably wondering why you can’t share a delicious fruit with someone, but in the case of Colombia, what ...
By:
Looking Back on 2016 – A Year of Big Decisions
The years are flying by, with one memory and destination starting to blend into the next. Creating posts like this one allows us to sit back and reflect on all that we’ve accomplished over the year, and to really let the moments sink in! We’ve seen and done a lot this year, and made some ...
By:
Relaxing in Salento: A Highlight of Colombia’s Coffee Region
As coffee lovers, it was a no-brainer that Salento in the Quindío region of Colombia should be firmly planted on our Colombian itinerary. After one week in the bustling city of Medellín, we were ready for some peace & quiet in the mountains, and Salento sounded like it would hit the mark! This was our first bus journey in ...
By:
Canadians in Colombia – Experiencing a Football Game in Medellín
Ask any Canadian about football (soccer), and most likely, they won’t know the rules of the sport, nor will they follow any of the leagues. For most of us, it’s hockey or nothing! When living in Canada, we never watched football, but since travelling the world and living abroad in many different countries, we’ve met ...
By:
