3 years ago today we set out on an adventure which lead to a series of wonderful outcomes. I now live in Rio de Janeiro, am married, and have a son. From the beginning I knew that there wasn’t going to be any trip or adventure which was going to be able to top our […]

To some, you may recognize the title. To others, you will need to go back two years. We arrived in Paris on July 16th. A hassle, let me tell you. Julia arrived in Toronto, only to find out that her VISA for the USA had expired. Her initial plan to fly to New York, then […]

I have to say, 2011 is going to be one tough year to beat. This last year is one for the record books. I’m sure going to try though! To the people I met and adventures we shared! CHEERS! Wishing you all a safe and happy new year!

Well, turns out I have all the time in the world. Summer is officially gone. The weather outside is windy and rainy. Makes me think of Europe… and miss it. Biking across Canada seems unlikely for the following summer, so the planning process is underway for a new adventure. ‘Where’ to go is the decision […]

We arrived back in Victoria last night. My parents, sister and Jane waiting for us at the airport. Was pretty jet lagged coming back, and the whole trip seems sort of surreal now. When I think back to New York City, I can’t help laugh; suited up, 35 pounds heavier, short hair, no facial hair […]

The final 10 days of our trip are here… hard to believe! So, we arrived in Athens on the 7th of September, with a warm welcoming by an old friend… Maria. My family and I had met her family several years back on the island of Mykonos. We met Maria after leaving Mykonos and going […]

We checked out of our hostel in Sofia just before 6:30pm. Jordan and I had gone to a local pub for a couple drinks prior to departure for our train. Our hostel manager was amazing at this hostel. Almost like staying with a family. He made our stay really enjoyable and was very happy just […]

After a series of very long train rides from Budapest through Romania (Timisora and Bucharest), we are finally in Sofia, Bulgaria. Unlike Romania, Bulgaria is actually quite a bit cleaner, more modern and the people are very friendly. We are currently staying in a hostel with 2 other people from Australia, who have been traveling […]

Well, it seems like forever since the last update. We are currently back in Prague for the second time on our way east through Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. Over the last couple weeks we have not done too much in the way of traveling. We ended up back in Amsterdam somehow… yes, this would be […]

Okay, the last time I was in Paris, I was a teenager. After spending 3 days here for the second time in my life, I absolutely fell in love. Around every corner is something to see. Music everywhere, even on the Metro. Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, the canals…etc… just amazing. Our original plan […]