The romantic Holyrood Abbey ruins at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh are a stark reminder that time and historic events can destroy the most beautiful buildings in the world. Exploring Holyrood Abbey ruins takes you on a trip back in time. Anybody who knows me well knows that I’m interested in the Medieval period of European history. So our 2012 visit to Edinburgh had a Holyrood Palace tour and exploration of…
The day I did my day trip to Windsor Castle, I was dealing with typically English weather – rain! How appropriate! Armed with my trusty mini umbrella in one hand,…
Orphan Lake Trail in Lake Superior Provincial Park is magic. I’ll tell you why. Have you ever traveled to a spot and found yourself falling in love with the mood…
If you’re planning a summer day trip to Windsor Castle, you must add visiting Eton and Eton College to your list. This student town is just across the Thames from the castle, making it the perfect stop on your itinerary. After seeing all the gorgeousness of the castle, the walk over to Eton College is about a 22 minute walk (1.1 miles). Even though your legs will have had a workout…
One of the more popular summer activities for many in the Toronto area, is to go exploring Elora, Ontario, a small town northwest of the city. It’s an increasingly busy…
What do you do on a quiet evening at Agawa Bay in Lake Superior Provincial Park? Watch the sun setting over the water… and take photos! During my one-night stay…