Banff National Park is 125 years old today, July 3rd, 2010. It was the first area to be proclaimed a park in Canada. We can thank some very forward thinking people who in 1885 set this area aside for future generations to enjoy. The park is also the 3rd oldest national park in the world. … [Read more...]
Surfing For Cheap Flights? Delete Your Cookies!
We've all browsed for a fare multiple times with an airline or travel site and had the price increase. Of course flight prices can go up due to sudden demand, but it's worth taking into consideration that cookies are the culprit. … [Read more...]
Think Twice Before Giving Handouts, Especially To Children
Think Twice Before Giving Handouts, Especially To Children Alternatives to handing out money can be found at this website http://www.women-on-the-road.com/street-beggars.html Our plea we make for other people coming to any poverty stricken part of Africa or any country for that matter. Please do not come here as many people do and give money or items out to begging children or adults. This only encourages a lifestyle of begging. Some parents here actually keep their children from attending school because they can send them out to beg and make them money. You have to think of the … [Read more...]
Reflections Of Our 15 Months Traveling The World
Wow, what an amazing adventure. What can we say about it, can you really sum it all up in a few words. It was beyond anything we imagined. We can honestly say we have been changed forever from this trip. Even months later we notice we look at things in a slightly different light. The experiences we have will be with us forever. We met so many incredible people along the way and have been and will remain in touch with many of them. … [Read more...]