After our recent trip to Western Canada, we wanted to share a list of some of the top things to do in Edmonton Alberta. As Alberta’s capital city, there are loads of things to do in the city from skiing and biking to visiting farmers’ markets and perusing art galleries. During our time in the capital, we did a Segway tour in Canada’s largest urban park, went to a hockey game, visited an art museum, searched for street art, rode a roller coaster in North America’s largest shopping mall, appreciated plants in a glass pyramid, and ate our way around the city’s growing food scene. We also made a day trip to nearby Elk Island National Park for some great wildlife spotting! We’ll share our tips for visiting the city and our list of the top things to do in Edmonton Alberta based on our recent experience. Basic Information on… Read the rest
Archives for December 2016
Afternoon Tea in Albuquerque New Mexico at St. James Tearoom
Let’s face it, you’ve probably never thought of having afternoon tea in Albuquerque New Mexico. So you might be surprised that one of my favorite places for afternoon tea, St. James Tearoom, is located in Albuquerque. Albuquerque is home to lots of wonderful things like the breathtaking Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, a rich and diverse culture, tasty chiles, a booming craft beer scene, and interesting art, but it isn’t really associated with images of folks partaking in afternoon tea. I have been to St. James Tearoom three times now, the first time was back in 2010 and then again in 2016 and 2018. I can say that even after having afternoon tea in locations around the world, this is still one of my favorites. We’ll share a bit about St. James Tearoom, how you can make your own reservation, what you can expect during your tea time, and the details of… Read the rest
5-Day Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye Itinerary
I first visited the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye in 2016, on a small-group tour with the Edinburgh-based operator Rabbie’s Trail Burners, and we have since returned every season, driving the same five-day shape ourselves and adjusting it as we learned what works and what does not. The Highlands and Skye quickly became two of our favourite parts of Scotland, and this itinerary is the version we now recommend to friends planning their first trip. The reality: a 5-day loop from Edinburgh to Ullapool, across to Applecross and Eilean Donan Castle, onto the Isle of Skye for two nights, and back to Edinburgh via Glen Coe and Fort William is ambitious but doable. It commits you to two specific overnights (Ullapool nights 1 and 2, Portree nights 3 and 4) and asks you to be disciplined about parking on Skye and pacing on Day 1. We will be… Read the rest