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Craving Connection? Watch These Storytellers & Educators During Isolation
The good news during this crisis? All the helpers! Are you craving connection during self-isolation? I've rounded up some of my favourite videos and series by storytellers and educators looking to ...
Culinary Travellers in Quarantine: What To Watch & Do During Isolation
What do you during isolation? A topic I'd never think I'd have to write about. This month has felt like a dystopian novel as monsters over prepare or take advantage and buy up everything in the meat ...
Insider’s Guide: Sacramento, California
A guide to Sacramento, California? No, I am not a Sacramento insider as you might have guessed. But I know someone who is! People from all over the world are contributing their expertise and insight ...
Getting Social in Cyprus
Having a holiday booked to look forward to is a great way to motivate yourself through those tough work days or cold winter months ahead. It can somehow make the tough days bearable, knowing that you ...
Insider’s Guide to Sydney, Australia
A guide to Sydney, Australia? No, I am not a Sydney insider as you might have guessed. But I know someone who is! Let me explain... You might have read, I am starting a food tour company and the ...
Unique Stays: Thinking Outside the Hotel Room
A hotel may be your first choice when looking for a place to stay while on vacation but should it be? I've stayed in a wide range of unique stays from convents to apartments. Take it from me when I ...
Insider’s Guide to Cincinnati, Ohio
A guide to Cincinnati, Ohio? No, I am not an Cincinnati insider as you might have guessed. But I know someone who is! Let me explain... You might have read, I am starting a food tour company and ...
Six Memories You Have Growing Up British Columbian
I've been writing this blog for 8 years which means there are plenty of lingering and unfinished drafts. I began this post 5 years ago and just never felt the urge to hit publish..until ...
Santa Barbara: The Best Things I Ate & Drank
What drew us to Santa Barbara for my mom's 50th birthday? For one, it was the coastal setting. Who wouldn't want to visit America's Riviera? Second, the wineries and the conveniently located ...
Kelowna’s Wineries: A Complete Guide to the Traditional & Unique Wine Experiences
In Kelowna there are approximately 18 wineries; 13 traditional(ish), in the sense that you can go do a tasting at a winery located within a vineyard. 2 urban wineries not located upon a vineyard, ...
Wild Tofino: Beaches, Wildlife & Hiking
Tofino is all about the great outdoors. People from all over the world, especially Vancouver and Washington state, flock to Vancouver Island, as well as the Gulf Islands, in order to experience the ...
Things To Do in Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada
After 3 days in Tofino, a semi-successful whale watching tour, plenty of good food and lots of biking on beaches, we ventured to Ucluelet for some variety. Ucluelet is a smaller town than Tofino yet ...
The 10 Best Things I Ate in Tofino, British Columbia
The best way to get acquainted with any city or town is through local food. Tofino, although a small coastal town, is populated with famous restaurants. From the world famous Tacofino food truck to BC ...
Tofino, British Columbia – Surf Town, Canada
It's the dead of winter and, as usual for this time of year, I find myself day dreaming of places I'd rather be. Warmer locals or other places that are devoid of so much snow. Unexpectedly, and ...
5 Unusual Places to Visit in New York City
If you’re considering a visit to New York, you’ve certainly already heard of the Statue of Liberty, the Rockefeller Centre, Central Park, and the Empire State Building. CityPASS is here to guide you ...
A Look at Mexico’s Most Popular Beaches
As a Canadian I start planning my winter getaway as soon as summer arrives. I want to ensure the best deal but also the destination that suits my winter getaway desires. Sun, beach, drinks and ...
17 Legendary Historic Hotels Inducted into Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotel Worldwide
Historic Hotels of America® and Historic Hotels Worldwide® have inducted 17 historic hotels into membership through April 2017. These historic hotels date back to the ...
Top 3 Las Vegas Breakfasts: To-Go, To-Stay & Buffet
If you've been reading my website for long you might know that I love Vegas. I go at least once a year. I enjoy gambling, the shows, the kitschiness of it all. But I especially love the food. I am ...
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre, Ireland
Rows of cragged trees with wandering branches lined the curvaceous roads along the River Boyne. I was on a tour with Irish Day Tours - the only tour group who featured the lesser known ancient ...
What 6 Years of Blogging Gets You
Happy birthday to The Wanderfull Traveler! March makes for six years of writing, photographing, filming, travel and life here at TheWanderfullTraveler.com! When I first started this website it was to ...
Wanderlist Series #4: Tofino, British Columbia
Follow my blog with Bloglovin My wanderlist series is one of my favourite posts to write. At first, it started out as being a fun "what if" scenario but has now become a way to share my trip ...
The 6 Best Things I Ate & Drank in Ireland
Ireland might not be famous for its food but it should be. You probably think of fried foods, soda bread and blood sausage but there's so much more to it! Delectable seafood, sticky ribs, hearty soups ...
Glengoyne Whisky Since 1833: How to drink Whisky
I had the privilege of drinking whisky at one of Scotland's oldest whisky distilleries, Glengoyne Distillery only 30 minutes from Glasgow. Previous to my visit whisky wasn't something I was ...
Literally 2 Hours in York, England + Video
I knew I wanted to see one more English city before leaving the country by train. We escaped London gleefully upon our Virgin Train, 1st class no less, and arrived in York 2 hours later. The town was ...
The 6 Best Things I Ate & Drank in Scotland
London was a bit disappointing in terms of food. Other than the food tour we took we just weren't wowed as much as I had hoped. However, the real culinary gems were ahead of us in Scotland and ...
Postcards from Scotland: Our UK Honeymoon
Scotland provided a welcomed change of pace from the busy streets of London. The people were happier and induced conversation. The buildings are older and have some charming grit to them. The weather ...
Secret Food Tours London: A Taste of Britain + Video
In London decent food wasn't hard to come by but frankly memorable meals were. At least that was the case for my husband and I on our honeymoon. That is until we went on our Secret Food Tour London ...
Postcards from London: Our UK Honeymoon
London was a whirlwind. A beautiful city as proof from our postcards from London. A busy city with tourists and people in suits rubbing shoulders in a rush to get to where they're going. In most ...
Luggage Rehab: My Secrets to Packing Light
I've come a long way from being an over packer. I think digital nomads would have considered me an on the road hoarder of sorts. My first trip to Italy I packed a 50 pound suitcase believing that ...
AirBnB Kitchens: Advice, Tips & Recipes
The most important room in my home? The kitchen. Your AirBnB kitchens selection process should also be an important part of your stay if you want to save money during your travels. Not all AirBnB ...
Okanagan Summer: Myra Canyon KVR Hike & Bike
Ashamedly, I've only just now visited one of Kelowna's most popular free attractions. The Myra Canyon KVR trestle trail is wildly popular with visiting Europeans, Americans and Albertans. Simply ...
The Reveal: Honeymoon Itinerary
If you haven't been paying close attention to my little breadcrumbs I've been leaving throughout the past few months then you may not know where we decided to go for our honeymoon. With the wedding ...
My Best Travel Photography: Europe Edition
Life has been so busy lately I have barely had time to celebrate the year my website turns 5. It's official birthday was in March of this year but with the redesign underway I wasn't able to give it a ...
Bike Whistler: 3 Lakes, 2.5 Hrs, 1 Canadian Experience
It has become a tradition for my family to visit Whistler over my mom's birthday weekend. This time we booked an AirBnB for all 5 of us in the heart of the village (see our AirBnB here) and were able ...
Top 5 Places to go on a Last Minute Holiday
We don’t all have the luxury of being able to plan a holiday months in advance, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out completely. Last minute holidays often mean bagging bargains in some of the ...
Life Before Thirty: My Bucket List
Yesterday, June 27th, was my twenty-ninth birthday. It was celebrated with a relaxing weekend away in the neighbouring Naramata wine bench and capped off with a delicious dinner at Bouchon's Bistro ...
Summer Reads for Wanderlust Foodies
Summer is fast approaching and for me that means lining up my summer reads. I try to read at least one book over the course of a week or two but with my wedding around the corner I'll be happy to read ...
The ATV Tour at Kualoa Ranch: From WWII to Jurassic World
The last time I rode an ATV I crashed into my uncles very sturdy fence in the Sunshine Coast. My cousin came rushing over, my ankle slightly rolled but otherwise ok, he analyzed the fence to see how ...
The City Tour with Vantigo San Francisco
Where do you take someone who has never been to San Francisco before? This was a question that plagued me before my most recent trip to San Francisco. My fiancé and I were veterans. We've been over ...
My Oceanic State: The Salt Water Cure in Hawaii
"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea." Isak Dinesen I live about 3.5 hours away from the Pacific Ocean. Although the nearest body of water is a 2 minute drive from ...
ArtSmart: Celebrated Endings & Artful Libations
Endings, our topic in question for this month's ArtSmart. As we enter December we at ArtSmart begin to celebrate the end of 2015. At the same rate, I celebrate the end of NaNoWriMo, the reason why ...
ArtSmart: Vancouver’s New Art Gallery
My family history and connection to the Vancouver Art Gallery can be traced back to the 1930s when my great uncle Jack Borradaile delivered two J.M.W. Turner paintings by bus and foot. He delivered ...
ArtSmart: The Fabulous Fashions of Milena Canonero
This month we have one of the best compilations of posts featuring the topic of fashion. If you're unfamiliar, ArtSmart is a group of bloggers who are passionate about culture and art. We post on ...
ArtSmart: Art As Seen From the Water
ArtSmart has returned this month with the theme of Water. If you're unfamiliar, ArtSmart is a roundtable of 8 bloggers from around the world writing about our two converging passions, art and travel. ...
#ArtSmart – Art & Wine Festivals Around the World
This month the ArtSmart roundtable is taking a look at festivals. If you're unfamiliar with #ArtSmart, I am a member of the ArtSmart Roundtable where a group of travel and art focused bloggers write ...
How to Love Versailles: Make like Marie Antoinette
Raised on my tippy toes I struggled to see the hall of mirrors for what it was in its entirety. People of all nationalities and all languages were buzzing about to and fro without any sign of slowing. ...
Honeymoon Hunting: 10 Glamping Experiences on AirBnB
Yurt. Treehouse. Train. Lighthouse. Castle. With all the options available today why would anyone stay in a pricey hotel? As I search for honeymoon options I find myself veering away from your typical ...
A Helping of NorCal
I work mostly in marketing which means I design a whole lot of banners, literature and upkeep my work's websites. So it isn't often that I get to leave the office and if I do we venture to a place ...
Sunday Pranzo: A Lobster Feast in Boston
It's tough for me to allow myself to be a tourist but little did I know it would lead to a lobster feast in Boston. I had no time to really dig in and research before my arrival. I was consumed by ...
Postcards from Boston
Or should I say postcaaaahds from Boston. Where do I begin? In four days I experienced a whirlwind of American history, inebriating Boston hospitality, and top tier seafood at the most ...
ArtSmart: A Look at the Art Scene in Vancouver
When you think of great art cities of the world you probably don't think of Vancouver. I don't really blame you either. There are plenty of cities that outrank Vancouver when it comes to art ...
Art Smart: Marrying the Sea, Venice’s Love of the Adriatic
Just in time for the month of love and floating mischievous cupids the ArtSmart Roundtable is taking aim at the depiction of love in art. If you're new to ArtSmart Roundtable you can follow us, a ...
A Good Year via Instagram
How is it possible this year is already coming to a close? It's time for a look back. This is 2014 in review. This year has offered opportunities I had only dreamed about when beginning The ...
ArtSmart: Reading Totem Poles & Their History in British Columbia
Thanks to a recent visit to the Vancouver Art Gallery, and a case of mistaken identity when it came time for my tour, I found myself learning about the history of the Totem Pole in British ...
ArtSmart: The Life of St. Nicholas in Medieval Stained Glass at The Cluny
For those of you new to the ArtSmart Roundtable, we are a group of travel bloggers with a passion for art. We write monthly about a designated topic publishing it on the first Monday of each month ...
Living Like a Local in Paris: The Pros, Cons & Gone Wrongs {Video}
Everyone has imagined what it would be like to live in another city or foreign country. I've always imagined myself in Paris, even before I really knew what it was to live in Paris. Having watched a ...
An Unexpected Walk Among the Tombstones: Kilkenny, Ireland
Have you ever spontaneously visited a country you least expected? That was the case more than one year ago for me. I submitted my application for Bloghouse by Navigate Media half expecting not to be ...
#ArtSmart – Art That Inspires: Artists That Have Inspired My Destinations
It's that time again when the ArtSmart Roundtable writes about a designated topic each month. This month is Art That Inspires... A rather open ended topic that I've struggled with this past month. ...
Skip the Line with Wine: A City Wonders VIP Louvre Tour {+ Video!}
I remember hearing that the Louvre only has 10% of it's collection on display in Paris. If you haven't been before it is a massive museum and would take you over a month to explore every room and see ...
Paris: First Impressions for a Long Time Dreamer
I can't remember if it was when I was in high school while talking with my teacher about her travels to France and Germany or if it was when I tasted my first escargot but I knew the French ...
Cin Cin!: Drink Like a Venetian – Wine with Context Travel
I love wine. I visit plenty of wineries. I enjoy learning about the ancient elixir. Trying to pair it with meals is a delicious trial and error. I even enjoy photographing it. But I have to be honest. ...
ArtSmart: An Art Day in Paris – My Accidental Walking Tour
This month the ArtSmart Roundtable theme is "An Art Day in..." and having just returned from my first time in Paris I have plenty to write about. Almost every day was an art day in Paris and much of ...
Spend a Weekend in 1896: Fort St James National Historic Site #TakeOnPG
Let's get rustic! No plumbing. No running water. No air conditioning. Alone in a large home from 1896. It was an evening that I thought would be a challenge for this city girl. But on I went ...
Living Like a Local in Venice with GowithOh Apartments
Local Venetian life is like an exclusive club you can only inherit or purchase your way into like Elton John. But, I've found a bit of a shortcut that doesn't cost you over €4000 per square meter nor ...
Who Should I Travel With? 5 Ways to Figure it Out
My Venice to Paris campaign was a culmination of many things for me: It was a completion of a long time dream to discover Paris. An opportunity to share Venice with my sister, a place where I ...
Postcards from Prince George, British Columbia #TakeOnPG
I've lived all over British Columbia. I was born in Merritt, lived in Prince George, then moved down south in the Kootenays along the border and now I find my home in the central Okanagan Valley. As ...
Snapshots of Venetian Splendour #GwOGourmands
Venice, as I explain to anyone who asks, is one of those places that makes your heart glow when you think about it. At least it is for me. Where else can you see history preserved in time so much so ...
Eat, Sip, Swim, Repeat: A Brief Guide to the Okanagan Wine Valley
The Okanagan is fast becoming a worthy rival of Bordeaux, Tuscany and Napa. In fact, it is often referred to as the Napa of the North and was named #1 wine valley in the world by the Huffington Post. ...
ArtSmart: Learning to See The Light in Vicenza, Italy
ArtSmart is a group of bloggers who write about a specified topic to be published on the first Monday of each month. You can see my colleagues' posts at the bottom of this page. This June the ...
3 Blogs to Follow Before You Go to Venice
With only 1 month to go until I return to Venice. I have been allowing myself to binge on all things Venetian during the weekends. This includes watching usually bad movies set in the gorgeous Venice ...
Meadow Vista Honey Wines: The Spirit of Vikings & Medieval Legends
I begin the Spring Okanagan Wine Fest at an unorthodox winery that uses mead to create wine. But what is unorthodox today is actually an ancient tradition being carried on by meaderies throughout the ...
Spring in the Okanagan Wine Valley
It doesn't truly feel like Springtime until the cherry, apple and pear orchards bloom their flowers of white and pink throughout the valley. The wind surfers all flock to the beaches as the breeze ...
History & Highlights of Peggy Guggenheim’s Sculpture Garden
Visiting the Peggy Guggenheim in Venice for the first time is an experience to remember. But visiting it for the first time as the sunsets at a private party with booming music and an Aperol sprits in ...
5 French Inspired Blogs to Follow Before You Go
Yes I am counting down the days (83) until I leave for my European vacation involving both Venice and Paris. Two cities that embody elegance, classic art history narratives and artists as well as ...
A Relaxing Rainy Afternoon in Howth, Ireland
In my family I am renown for planning, admittedly it can end up to be too much. I tend to overcompensate for those who tend to not plan at all. But over the years I have learned that cramming as much ...
Exploring Downtown Vancouver Top 5
Of all the cities in the world, Vancouver is one of the most beautiful in its seemingly peaceful co-existence with the Pacific Ocean and wild encompassing rainforest. There's a Feng Shui to the city. ...
Murder & Pigs Feet: The English Market in Cork, Ireland
Day trips in Ireland, such as the one I took with Day Tours.ie , are different. The Irish guides tell you their nation's stories of the past, present and potential future during your trip throughout ...
Alcatraz Throughout History: More Than an Eroding Prison
My first visit to San Francisco I had thought that Alcatraz was an attraction I could skip out on. I'll admit it, I was wrong. Little did I know it held deeper roots within history than just Al Capone ...
What Lies Beneath: Snorkelling Oahu & Video
Having been to the island of Oahu three times I consider myself well versed in its fluctuating snorkelling conditions. Lanikai Beach, for example, was the ideal place to snorkel when I first visited ...
Top 5 Art Exhibits to See in 2014: From Vancouver to Venice
It's that time again when we ArtSmart bloggers write about a designated topic each interpreting the month's theme in our own way. This month it is, as the title suggests, Art to See in 2014. You can ...
Postcards: Oahu
Aloha! I've returned a little browner, a little blonder and even more fascinated by the Ocean life I've encountered. With my trusty GoPro I've captured a sea turtle and a whole lot of colourful fish. ...
7 Winter Scenes Across Canada by The Group of Seven
It's that time again where we ArtSmart bloggers from around the world write about a specific art topic each interpreting it in our way through our own travels. This month we each get to select an ...
Guide to Vancouver’s Christmas Market
This year I am visiting Vancouver's Christmas Market for the 3rd year in a row. It has become a sort of tradition where I load up on more Christmas decor and worry about logistics and storage ...
Searching for Kerouac: City Lights Books & Vesuvio Bar
Jack Kerouac inspired my first published poem. In second year creative writing we had to select a poet to mimic. We needed to learn what fueled their craft, where they hung out, with whom they hung ...
A Personal Account: Six Degrees of Separation & J.M.W Turner’s Use of Colour
This month the ArtSmart Roundtable has chosen to focus on colour. A painter that first comes to mind is J.M.W. Turner and it being Guy Fawkes Day I have one doozy of a Six Degrees of Separation for ...
Hidden Ireland: Mystical Glendalough
The Wicklow Gap stop turned out to be a bit of a let down during our day tour. So when my sister, Taryn, and I finally arrived at Glendalough I was relieved. We had 3 hours to explore the site ...
What’s so Great About the Wicklow Gap?
In Wicklow County, Ireland the landscape changes from the typical green rolling hills being grazed by sheep or cows to a brown valley at the Wicklow Gap. Once a frozen glacier the light tumbles across ...
The Rock of Cashel, Ireland
When I told my sister, Taryn, we would have to wake up at 5:30am for our Monday full day tour with DayTours.ie she groggily looked at me with jet lagged eyes and said "Okay". What else could she have ...
My Ire in Ireland
Yes Ireland is the most friendliest of places I have ever been but it seems I can't keep the creeps at bay. Do I allude a scent? Is it a high pitch note that rings out from my vocal chords that only ...
Brewery Tours with Vantigo, San Francisco
Ever wanted to take a road trip around the Bay area in a ruby red Volkswagen bus equipped with California crafted beers? I did with Erik, designated driver, guide, owner and genius behind Vantigo San ...
British Columbian Road Trip & Murrin Provincial Park, BC, Canada
Road trips in my convertible are what I love most about the summer travel season. Driving in the car as opposed to taking the train or an airplane offer moments of spontaneous additions to fluid ...
ArtSmart: The Evolution of the Hotel
We don't often think about it but hotels are a reflection of our socio-economic standings, our personalities, desires, political relations and histories both personal and cultural. But we often choose ...
The Belvedere Ice Room, Whistler
I used to live up North where the winters would reach -40˚Celsius and school would shut down for up to three weeks. Playing outside would be a struggle for your lungs unless you had a wool scarf ...
What’s Your Whistler?: Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
During the first morning in Whistler I woke up to hot green tea brewed in my Westin Whistler Resort & Spa one bedroom suite kitchenette equipped with fridge, microwave, fridge and freezer as well ...
Summertime in Whistler
Not everyone thinks of going to the ski hill at the peak of summer but that's when I prefer to visit the slopes since I am not a fan of descending icy cliffs at top speed on any type of wooden board ...
Venice Decoded: Top 3 Lion Statues
June marked my 3 year anniversary since I first met and became infatuated with Venice and its history. I traveled there in 2010 to study art history and in particular the Reniassance of Venice and the ...
Top 5 Travel Experiences at 25
Today is my birthday and unfortunately I am recovering from a cold so no champagne until tomorrow. However, I still feel the need to celebrate somehow so I figured I'd do a roundup of the most ...
Niagara Falling Down
Driving into Niagara Falls from Toronto I couldn't help but roll my eyes. The amount of cheap motels either abandoned or barely operating gave a sense of eeriness as we neared the city limits. Every ...
ArtSmart: Chagall Tapestries, Mission Hill Winery
This month at ArtSmart we've loosened the topic to be somewhat of a personal choice. In case this is your first time hearing of the ArtSmart Roundtable, it is a group of bloggers with a love of travel ...
Art Worth Traveling For in Rural Italy
I am very excited to be writing my first post for the ArtSmart Roundtable which is a group of brilliant bloggers who write once a month on a topic or theme, each interpreting the ...
Vogalonga 2013: Paddling Venice
Want some nautical adventure in the middle of a historic city this May? Why not sign yourself up for the Vogalonga in Venice? While Venice is celebrating Carnival this February, I am reminiscing ...
The Sandals Experience
Early last year I think I made myself quite clear how I felt about cruises and resorts - not for me. However, I gave resorts another opportunity to redeem themselves hoping that the Sandals Caribbean ...
Tenement Museum Food Tour, New York
As a Canadian, Thanksgiving is October 8th and as a family, like many North American families on Thanksgiving, we gather to share stories and of course eat. I look around the table with my ...
30 Rockefeller Center Murals: Josep Maria Sert
One of the reasons I love to travel is because it provides inspiration and moments of awe like the moment I entered the lobby of 30 Rockefeller Center, GE Building. I wanted to visit this ...
Back to Nature: The Johns Family Nature Conservancy in Kelowna, BC
After the stress of last weekend it has been nice to get back to normal in the Okanagan. Normalcy includes relaxing on our deck with some local wine, an activity I indulged in yesterday, and enjoying ...
Why I’m Never Going to a Las Vegas Club Again
Having just returned from my 8th visit to the city of sin I can honestly say I am glad to be home. Usually, I return with an excitement to go back but I am stricken with relief sitting in the comforts ...
Dodging Security at The Waldorf Astoria
Upon planning our trip to New York for my mom's birthday the four of us discussed (heatedly at times) where we wanted to stay. Such a crucial decision for any trip really. My parents enjoy luxury and ...
Coping With Others in a Chinese Garden: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s Chinese Garden
After spending an unholy amount of time and money shopping during my trip to Vancouver a change of pace and scenery was needed. I wanted to go somewhere new that doesn't have an entry fee or an ...
Vancouver Aquarium
Back from my trip to Vancouver and it was filled with delicious culinary experiences all had at restaurants that I had never been before. Now only am I back from a ...
Wandering the Vatican & Spotting Celebs
The Vatican Museum was a highlight of my trip to Rome. However, the weather was not cooperating at all so my boyfriend and I stood in the rain (with sandals) for 45 minutes waiting ...
Tuscan Views
I first saw San Gimignano on the cover of my DK Italy guide book. It being my first trip abroad I would consult the guide for vague help before arriving somewhere new. When I realized how ...
All-Inclusive Resorts: Cancun
Okay, I have been prolonging this post since December. Mexico....sigh. Cancun, or rather, beach resorts feel so far removed from the country that they are based in. Did I even go to Mexico? If you ...
Florentine Flaneuse: Wandering the Streets of Florence
The first time I stood before the Duomo di Firenze I was consumed with the vast amount of detail ...
Holiday Bucket List Video Countdown: Happy Holidays!
Back from Mexico! But I'll talk about my experience in another post. With only two days away until Christmas I thought I should pay homage to this lovely time of year. Christmastime is my favourite ...
What it is like to attend the Grey Cup?
Here in Canada, the Grey Cup is kind of the equivalent to the Superbowl but without the je ne sais quois that the Superbowl or Stanley Cup possess. However, it was a lot of fun to go to and this ...
Top 5 Ways to Experience Intimate Venice
If you've been to Venice you may have your mind made up on whether or not you love it or hate it. The streets are narrow and difficult to manoeuvre amongst the dense lines of tourists ...
Anthony Bourdain In Vancouver
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I would like to think that my palate has two sides; a benevolent side as represented by the simplistic David Rocco, and an adventurous side represented by the intrepid ...
Is Venice’s Palazzo Ducale Worth It?
Hands down, Venice was my favourite city of Italy. This goes against popular opinion where some seem to think it is not worthy for a lengthy visit. This couldn't be more wrong. I wrote a guide for ...
Mantua (Mantova) Market
While on the topic of markets this week I must share a most unusual and exciting market in the small town of Mantua (AKA Mantova). You know...that place where Romeo was exiled from fair Verona? Well ...
The Best Food I’ve Ever Eaten in Las Vegas
The list keeps growing. I've been going since 2003 and been blogging since 2011. I love food and when it comes to Las Vegas, it is tough to beat. The only problem you'll have is finding the ...
Walk to Villas in the Italian Countryside: La Rotonda, Vicenza, Italy
One of the best "strolls" I have ever had the privilege to take was in Vicenza, Italy. Actually, to be more specific, it was from the centre of town up into the hills over looking Vicenza. Hiking up ...
Is Rome’s Colosseum Worth The Visit?
My final day in Rome I saved the best for last or what you expect to the best... the Colosseum. I had worried that I built this iconic symbol to be something more grand than what it was. ...
Rome And All Its Blunders
Rome was a surreal city - hard to wrap your head around. Past and present collided to create an experience that rivaled Dali's melting clocks and vast landscapes. Rome is constructed of vast layers – ...
Music Travels
The opera Aida, at the Verona Amphitheatre. One thing that I love about travel is the unexpected moments or sights that you encounter. Getting to Capri, as I previously ...
Getting to Capri: Drive through fear and hitch a boat ride to easy shore
Getting to Capri felt like no easy feat for a novice world traveler. We took the train from Rome, which was lesson number one in European travel, and we passed with relative ease. However, lesson ...
And So It Begins…
Welcome to the first post of the Wanderfull Traveler! Like the title implies, I am an avid traveler and I love good food so I will be posting about all my great finds wherever I go; it may ...
