Best of Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park isn’t the most well known of the parks in the Canadian Rockies, it is overshadowed in the public consciousness by Jasper and Banff. It is still one … Continue Reading Best of Yoho National Park
Best of Banff National Park
Next up on our journey through the Canadian Rockies, we arrive in Banff National Park. We tried to do as much as we could on our short visit here as … Continue Reading Best of Banff National Park
Best of Jasper National Park
It’s time to return to the Canadian Rockies and explore Jasper National Park one last time. We had a car, so we were pretty mobile, and tried to see as … Continue Reading Best of Jasper National Park
Mayan Ruins of Yaxchilan & Bonampak
This is the story of two amazing Mayan Ruins located in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas; Yaxchilan and Bonampak. The two sites are located 30km from each other, with … Continue Reading Mayan Ruins of Yaxchilan & Bonampak
Sumidero Canyon
Sumidero Canyon is a massive natural wonder located in Chiapas, Mexico, in the far south of the country, and is part of the National Park of the same name. The … Continue Reading Sumidero Canyon
Mayan Ruins of Palenque
When we visited Chiapas (Mexico’s southernmost state) a trip to the Archeological Zone of Palenque was high up on our list of things to do. Exploring Mayan Ruins is a … Continue Reading Mayan Ruins of Palenque
Three Waterfalls in Chiapas
The jungles of Chiapas are full of surprises. This is Mexico’s southernmost state and is an amazing place for those who want to explore nature. The climate of Chiapas is … Continue Reading Three Waterfalls in Chiapas
Valladolid, Mexico
The Yucatan Peninsula is best known for beaches and resorts along the Caribbean Coast, but there is more to this region of Mexico than just margaritas and sunshine. Valladolid is … Continue Reading Valladolid, Mexico
Wildlife of Rio Lagartos
The small town of Rio Lagartos is located north of Valladolid, on the Gulf of Mexico. This lagoon is part of the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve and is home to … Continue Reading Wildlife of Rio Lagartos
Lake Minnewanka
On our last morning before leaving Banff National Park, we took the short drive to visit Lake Minnewanka. The lake looked beautiful, tinted by the first hint of winter. Our … Continue Reading Lake Minnewanka
Lake Louise
We visited Lake Louise on a sunny day in early October, after the first snowfall in the Rockies, so the surrounding landscape was covered in a fresh layer of snow. … Continue Reading Lake Louise