Switzerland or the Swiss Confederation is a landlocked territory, occupied in great part by the Alp mountain range. Internationally recognized as a neutral country, Switzerland avoids military, economic or political alliances that could jeopardize their status, acting instead as an intermediary between other states. Considered to be one of the most developed places in the world, Switzerland invests its resources in peacekeeping missions and is the birthplace of the Red Cross.
Nestled in the midwestern part of Manitoba, Riding Mountain National Park is a great place to experience and view bison.
Travel the world for long enough and it becomes evident that golden sunsets look different in every place you go.
As part of a waterfront deal between Brockville and the Canadian Pacific Railway, the city's train tunnel is a colourful tourist attraction.
How-to convert and build a sprinter van into the ultimate adventure sport RV complete with a scuba diving equipment locker and tank storage.
Trying out Stream2Sea's reef-safe sunscreen, lip balm and neck buff in the middle of a Canadian winter.
Canada is home to some of the most pristine and untouched underwater environments on the planet and with that in mind here is a sneak peek at underwater Canada in stunning photographs.
Spending the day walking the streets of Barcelona offers the perfect opportunity to see, feel and learn the local history and architecture in a single day.
Did you know southern France has free roaming Barbary Macaques? Meet, touch and learn all about this endangered species at the Forêt des Singes in Rocamadour.
Famed for its caves, Slovenia's Karst region has some of the most unique underground systems in all of the Balkan countries. Join us as we venture into the heart of the Skocjanske James UNESCO cave.
If you are an adrenaline junkie, who wants to avoid the crowds while traveling in Portugal, head to the Arrábida region of this country and try coasteering, an extreme sport that combines swimming, climbing, and cliff jumping.
Trying to windsurf for the first time is no easy feat but a good place to start is on Spain's Mar Menor a sheltered lagoon well-known for watersports.
Visiting Croatia's beautiful city of Dubrovnik and exploring the Game of Thrones filming locations around old town.
Use this list during your vacation to take yourself to the top 5 most important sites on Zakynthos island!
Take to the water and sail around Santorini, one of Greece's most beautiful volcanic islands.
Combine the natural beauty of Santorini with some rich history and stunning sights for the ultimate Greek vacation.
While traveling Greece, don't miss out on Athen's Panathenaic Stadium, a world-renown sports complex that hosted the first modern-day Olympic games.
The tip of Cape Sounion, Greece was the picture perfect spot for our half day adventure and swim with Poseidon, the mighty god of the sea.
On your Swiss Alps vacation make sure to plan a stop in Bern, Zürich and Geneva, the three biggest cities of this country.
A few interesting facts about the country of Switzerland that I found out during our visit.
Looking for some fun in the snow? Flaine, France is the perfect place to hit the slopes on your winter vacation.
Combine beer tasting with urban beauty on your Netherlands vacation. Stop for a drink or stay for a tour at Amsterdam's only windmill brewery.
If you are a food lover take a pit stop at some of these tasteful restaurants around the Netherlands.
What better way to indulge in a little dairy goodness than in the Netherlands historic city of Gouda!
Explore the windmill-filled horizon of the Kinderdijk while learning all about Dutch history in just one day.
What better way to welcome the New Year than with a plunge into the cold lake waters of northern Ontario.
Kick your gaming up a notch by visiting the Diefenbunker, the world's largest escape room in Carp, Ontario.
Thinking about driving around a foreign country? Getting an international drivers license may be something worth considering.
On vacation in Granada, Nicaragua and wondering what to do? Check out the best 9 things to do around the city.
Step by step we ascended Mombacho's 4,400 feet in the hot sun and hiked the crater trail giving ourselves heat exhaustion in the process.
While not unique to Nicaragua, ants are a pesky group of insects able to get into everything even our kitchen in Granada.
Recklessly sliding down the Cerro Negro volcano on a piece of plastic is not an activity for the fainthearted.
The wild Pacific waves of San Juan del Sur are a hit with the surfers. Read about our weekend at Nicaragua's most popular surfing destination.
Hurricane Otto arrived touched down along the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua late in the season. Find out what happened during this storm and why.
The city of Masaya has tours galore looking to show off their active volcano, colourful markets and exquisite pottery.
Its never easy crossing from one country to another let alone between countries with only one official border crossing.
A collection of our most captivating Costa Rican pictures and sunset stories.
The Miravalles Volcano Tour gave us a the best overview of some of Costa Rica's highlighted activities.
Figuring out the best way to get around Costa Rica's with their different means of transportation.
Hidden in the jungles of Tenorio National Park, the Río Celeste proves time and time again that it is a favourite waterfall among Costa Rican tourists.
La Fortuna is a small city with a big personality. This tourist hot spot has some unique outdoor places that are a must-see.
The cloud forests of Monteverde, Costa Rica are home to some interesting jungle creatures.
Read about our trip to Ostional and find out about the prime sea turtle nesting beaches in Costa Rica.
Find out about the different species of poisonous snakes in Costa Rica with the help of this field guide.
Traveling from Canada to Costa Rica for an extended honeymoon is not without its mishaps.
Push your endurance limits by racing the monster of all triathlons, an Ironman.
Iceland's natural beauty is overwhelming, specifically around Mývatn. Check out the top 5 places to hike in this region.
Take a dip in the Blue Lagoon and the Mývatn Nature Baths, two of Iceland's best geothermal hot springs.
Try these 9 adventures and truly feel like you have lived it up on your vacation to Iceland.
Iceland's pristine beauty is world renowned and after having visited 8 different waterfalls around the country we now understand why.
The Fossatún troll gardens is a neat spot to check out and learn about Icelandic fables and superstitions.
Seeing the beauty of Iceland's world renowned Jökulsárlón Lagoon was a jaw dropping experience. Check out our frigid adventure.
Find out about the different grocery stores in Iceland and the best way to go about purchasing food.
Getting stuck happens! Read about how we rescued a stuck car from Iceland's black sand beaches.
A pioneer to geothermal energy, find out how Iceland is taking big steps towards saving the planet.
A small and affordable camping caravan, we never thought we'd be exploring Iceland in this throwback 70's mobile.
Discovering Europe's most isolated country is a lot easier than most people think.
Follow our vacation highlights for a list of the best things to do while travelling to Cuba.
Learn all about the good and bad effects Mango and Papaya have on your body.
Discover how to properly and efficiently haggle your way to low prices while shopping in Cuba.
Visit the action packed Caribbean island of Cuba to have the best all inclusive vacation of your life.
Check out this list for the top things to see and do while traveling to Paris.
Explore the Catacombs of Paris - one of the creepiest tourist sites in France.
The Eiffel Tower is probably the most famous landmark in Paris. Check out the complete guide on what to expect when climbing the Eiffel Tower on foot.
Paris is full of people in all different shapes and sizes, discover which ones to avoid while on vacation.
While in Belgium, the city of Bruges is worth a trip both for the view and to sample local delicacies.
Guide your palette through this list of top Dutch treats, that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
You haven't truly explored Amsterdam until you have been to the Red Light District - a place leaving nothing to the imagination.
From wooden stump to tourist shops window, learn all about the fabrication of dutch clogs.
Master the art of making oliebollen with our simple step-by-step homemade recipe.
From world-famous windmills to delicious cheeses, there is no shortage of places to see in Holland all year round.
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