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Newfoundland – Trinity and Area

Newfoundland – Trinity and Area

We visit the open-air museum sites at Trinity, and explore the surrounding area. We spot a red fox on the Skerwink trail, and the fog parts to reveal a beautiful iceberg near the Trinity harbour entrance.

Arie Vandervelden July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – Bonavista

Newfoundland – Bonavista

In Bonavista we base ourselves at a traditional salt-box house. We visit Bonavista’s harbour and lighthouse, and we learn about explorer John Cabot. At Spillars Cove we get close to some puffins among cliffs that soar out of the sea.

Arie Vandervelden July 22, 2023July 26, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more

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, 2023July 26, 2023 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, 2023July 22, 2023 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, 2023July 18, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more

Costa Rica – Sunny Week

Costa Rica – Sunny Week

During week 2 – 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, 2023July 26, 2023 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, 2022November 1, 2022 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, 2022November 1, 2022 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, 2022November 1, 2022 Hiking, Travel Read more
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