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Newfoundland – Chasing Icebergs at Twillingate

Newfoundland – Chasing Icebergs at Twillingate

At Twillingate, we race around to see icebergs before poor weather moves in. But even in the bad weather, we still manage to spot a few icebergs.

Arie Vandervelden July 19, 2023February 14, 2026 Car touring, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – Avalon Peninsula

Newfoundland – Avalon Peninsula

On our tour of the Avalon Peninsula, we get close to a northern gannet colony, we try sing along at a kitchen party in St. Shotts, we examine ancient fossils at Mistaken Point, we see our first iceberg at Ferryland, and we hike a short section of the East Coast Trail.

Arie Vandervelden July 18, 2023February 14, 2026 Car touring, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – St. John’s and area

Newfoundland – St. John’s and area

On part one of our Newfoundland adventure, we hike North Head trail in St. Johns, we stay at a hotel patronized by royalty, we visit picturesque Petty Harbour, and we watch a minke whale round Cape Spear.

Arie Vandervelden July 16, 2023February 14, 2026 Car touring, Travel Read more

A cycling tour of PEI – Eastern Loop

A cycling tour of PEI – Eastern Loop

On the second loop of our cycling trip of PEI, we sample some superb seafood chowder in Murray Harbour, our bike lock seizes at Greenwich Beach, and we stay in a B&B beside a haunted mausoleum.

Arie Vandervelden July 12, 2023February 14, 2026 Cycling Read more

A cycling tour of PEI – Western Loop

A cycling tour of PEI – Western Loop

On our first loop of our PEI cycling trip, we explore the red-sand beaches of PEI National Park, we witness Fiona’s destruction, and we sample tasty seafood in Victoria-by-the-Sea.

Arie Vandervelden July 9, 2023February 14, 2026 Cycling Read more

Costa Rica – Sunny Week

Costa Rica – Sunny Week

During week two – our sunny week, we explore the beaches around Samara, we eat octopus burgers, and I take photos of birds in the jungle.

Arie Vandervelden April 14, 2023February 14, 2026 Travel Read more

Costa Rica – Rainy Week

Costa Rica – Rainy Week

In week one of our Costa Rica trip, we stay at Villa Aquila, a stately home on a ridgetop overlooking the Pacific coast. We go swimming, beach-walking, and boogie-boarding at Playa Carillo. But, must of all, we relax and soak up the tropical vibe.

Arie Vandervelden April 9, 2023July 26, 2023 Travel Read more

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: Manorbier to Tenby

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: Manorbier to Tenby

On the last leg of our Pembrokeshire hike, we enjoy beautiful sunny weather. Low tide in the middle of the day reveals stunningly beautiful beaches.

Arie Vandervelden October 31, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: around St. Davids

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: around St. Davids

St. Davids is the birthplace of the patron saint of Wales. Using this historical town as a base, we do several day hikes along the coastal path. Along one of the hikes, a robin lands right in front of me and allows me to photograph it.

Arie Vandervelden October 30, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: Poppit Sands to Goodwick

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: Poppit Sands to Goodwick

On the first day of our Pembrokeshire coastal hike, we get blown off-course by a wicked storm, and our luggage fails to show up at our accommodations. The following days brought better hiking conditions. From the coastal path we watch a ferry coming from Ireland pull into port.

Arie Vandervelden October 29, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking, Travel Read more
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