Panama’s Casco Viejo (Old Town)

Panama City's Casco Viejo For our first full day in Panama, we decided to spend it in Panama's Old Town, or Casco Viejo. This is the older settlement portion of the town but is wonderfully preserved. It boasts these beautifully colourful Spanish colonial buildings. And walking through the small streets, every corner you turn transports you back to a different time. All of us really enjoyed the...

Heading to Panama

Catching up on some blogging. In 2019, a few of us spent a week in Panama. This will be the first blog for that Panama trip. First Stop: Mexico (On the way to Panama) The Sister's husband picked dropped us all off at the airport. Being December, YVR set up some interesting back drops in anticipation of Christmas so figured, why not partake! After passing through security we had a little time to...

Travelling Minions in 2020

Probably like everyone else on the planet, 2020 did not go as planned. Back at the start of the year I originally intended to take two major trips with the opportunity for smaller ones in between. Unfortunately, with this global pandemic, I only embarked on one trip early in 2020. I debated whether a year in review this year would be very worthwhile given that most of the year I spent at home....

Wrapping up Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan

Wow, how does one wrap up what really feels like three separate trips all packed into one?! It feels so long ago eating laksa in Singapore, black water rafting in New Zealand or visiting night markets in Taiwan. With the world turned upside down, I have been (very) slowly blogging and am finally through the trip (from almost a year ago now!) If you have read through all of it, Thank you! Though...

Reflecting on New Zealand – Gimpy

Like with other longish trips, I try to ask a travel buddy or two to share their thoughts. I sent Gimpy a list of questions so she could share her impressions about New Zealand with us! (Some edits made for correctness) If you're interested in reading through the whole trip from beginning to end, please click here. Top 3 Highlights Highlight #1: The Area around Twizel One of my favourite spots...

Last day in Taiwan before heading home!

National Palace Museum Today is my last full day in Taiwan. After waking up to a downpour and adjusting my activities to more indoor ones, the main stop for today is the National Palace Museum. After picking up a few snacks for breakfast at the Family Mart across the street from my hotel. I then hop on a bus for the half hour ride to the Museum. Upon arriving, I see that the palace grounds are...