North Holland and South Holland are regions in the Netherlands, which is often mistakenly called Holland. While Dutch is the official language, English is widely spoken, so communication isn’t a problem. During our trip, we mainly visited The Hague and Amsterdam, but I recommend taking one of the numerous trains to explore other parts of…
Italy! Che figata !!
Italy is an awe-inspiring destination! At every turn, you’ll be mesmerized by the beauty and history that surrounds you. We had the pleasure of spending six nights here over Christmas, which is celebrated in a refreshing way unlike North America’s commercialized approach. In Italy, it’s all about religion and peace, and I have to admit,…
From Scotland to Spain for a little R&R.
After enduring a couple of weeks of cold weather in Scotland, we yearned for some warmth. Our decision on where to go was based solely on the cheapest airfare we could find. With just one click, we found ourselves en route to Malaga, Spain. Although a popular tourist destination, we discovered that during the Christmas…
Brexit Hell!
When traveling in Europe, it’s best to avoid starting a conversation about Brexit. Trust me, it’s not worth it. In this picture, you can see our new Scottish friends who kindly forgave my ignorant comment about Brexit after we all calmed down. Lesson learned!
The Holy Grail!
After enduring a grueling 3-hour bus ride on a treacherous road that made even ” The Road to Hana” in Maui seem like a highway, we finally arrived at Oban, Scotland, the holy grail for Scotch lovers. To my wife Nita’s chagrin, I only needed to stop once for a roadside bout of nausea. Despite…
The Eagle has landed!
J.M. Barrie once said, “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” Today, Nita and I embarked on our journey and landed in Toronto, where it’s currently -2°C. Surprisingly, it feels warmer than it did in Victoria and there’s no rain! Here’s a lesson I learned…
Two Modern Day Gypsys!
Nita and I share a love for adventure and discovering new experiences, wherever we may be in the world. That’s why we’ve started this blog – to share the little things we come across with our family and friends. We hope you enjoy reading our posts as much as we enjoy living life to the…
Victoria is our Launching Pad
After selling our home, we became homeless and joined the “Vandwellers” community – individuals who live in RV parks, Walmart parking lots, or on side streets in vehicles with four wheels. Our motorcoach has found a lovely spot at Salish Seaside RV Park in Victoria, BC’s waterfront, which is considered a five-star location despite the…