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.
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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.
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!
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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.
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
A Guarda a Beautiful Seaside Escape
A beautiful seaside escape - A Guarda, Spain is one of my favourites.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Postcard from Sunset at English Bay
Wish you were here! The sunset is spectacular tonight.
Our Beautiful Day at an Organic Winery in Spain
El Páramo - a hilly, windswept, barren landscape 30 minutes south of León is where this unique winery is located. We visited in autumn, just as the grapes were being harvested - the perfect time!
Postcard from Cathedral of León
The view from niMu Azotea Restaurant in León! This is a wonderful terrace with a signature cocktail menu!
Postcard from Leyenda de Páramo
"If prieto picudo and albarín blanco were an animal they would be a lynx. Unique, ancestral and almost extinct. Those are our grapes". - Leyenda de Páramo Winery
An Epic Day Cruising the Duero River in Spain
Arribes del Duero - an impressive natural gorge carved by the Duero River. We caught a river boat and explored a tiny bit of this majestic canyon!
A Vancouver Landmark - The Sylvia Hotel
Where to begin! It has it all - a heritage building, a children's book, cocktails, live music, sunsets and the beach!
Lose Yourself in Astorga, Spain
Astorga is one of my favourite cities in Spain. It is close to León and absolutely full of Spanish charm. Make sure to bring some shoes that you don’t mind getting wet — keep reading to see why!
A Closeup Look at the Centuries Old Tradition of Spanish Pottery
One of Laura's favourite local museums to visit in Spain is a working museum of traditional pottery-making in the province of León, the Alfar Museo.