Spain
Sleeping in a Medieval Fortress: Parador del Conde de Gondomar
We stayed at the Parador del Conde de Gondomar (also known as Parador de Baiona), and explored the wonderful and historic Spanish city of Baiona.
Laura Leffingwell
Poland
Torun, a Medieval Town on the Vistula River, Poland
Military knights, castle ruins, gothic churches, windmills and gingerbread! Torun, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a great base to explore this part of Poland.
Canada
Post Card from Paint Pots and the Great Divide
Kootenay, the quietest of the four Rocky Mountain National Parks, was the perfect place for us to camp, hike and explore. Close to Banff National Park - a 30 minute drive to our campsite, it is easy to explore by foot or by car - we are doing both! History,
Canada
Camping, Paint Pots and the Great Divide
Only an hour away from Banff, a trip to Kootenay National Park is well worth it! Not only do you cross the Great Divide, there is camping, day hikes, lakes, rivers and paint pots.
Spain
Post Card from A Guarda, Spain
We went looking for Celtic fort ruins and we found them! High up on Mount Santa Trega we found a castro made up of oval dwellings. Home to 5,000 inhabitants at its zenith in the 1st century BC. Spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal and the Miño River
Spain
A Guarda a Beautiful Seaside Escape
A beautiful seaside escape - A Guarda, Spain is one of my favourites.
Guides
Discover the Amazing Castillo de Cornatel in Spain
One of the mountain castles of León, Cornatel Castle is just far enough off the main tourist route to ensure you will probably have the castle to yourself!
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Ghostly Castle Ruins of Villanueva de Jamuz, Spain
Whenever I get in the car I always have the urge to turn off the main road and take a backroad. Luckily I came across this gem of a castle found in Villanueva de Jamuz!
Postcards
Postcard from Smuggler's Cove Marine Provincial Park
Smuggler Cove is a gorgeous all-weather anchorage on the south side of the Sechelt Peninsula. To access this park by land - hike a 4 km trail from the parking lot just off Highway 101. Fantastic!
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My Favourite Outdoor Spaces On The Sunshine Coast
On the Sunshine Coast, just a ferry ride away from bustling Vancouver BC, it is possible to find activities, nature trails and beach time.
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Experience a Medieval Festival on the Camino de Santiago
Every year Hospital de Orbigo, Spain hosts the Justas Medievales del Paso Honroso. The first weekend in June brings a celebration of medieval artisans, games, food and music celebrating the legend of Don Suero de Quiñones.
Postcards
Postcard from Sunset at English Bay
Wish you were here! The sunset is spectacular tonight.