Month: April 2026
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7 Ideas for Day Trips from Porto Portugal
I’ve been finding more and more value in exploring a particular region of a country. This method of travel usually has me choosing one or two (or three, pending length of stay) “home bases” and taking day excursions from there. I find it allows for a slower-paced vacation with more opportunity for a deeper experience.…
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Hiking the 79 Grind in Mission, BC
There is something deeply satisfying about scrolling through AllTrails one evening and landing on something that looks worth the drive. That’s exactly how the 79 Grind in Mission, BC ended up on our list, and it did not disappoint. If you’ve done the Grouse Grind, you already have a sense of what this trail delivers…
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3 Week Japan Itinerary (no Tokyo, with biking)
Three weeks in Japan — but without the focus on big cities like Tokyo or Osaka, and two short bike trips. This Japan itinerary leans into a different rhythm of the country: temple bells at dawn in Kyoto. Quiet canals and resilience in Hiroshima. Sea air and suspension bridges along the Shimanami Kaido. Slow miles…
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Day Trip by Bike: Amsterdam to Muiderslot Castle
Rising proudly out of the Vecht River, Muiderslot Castle is one of the Netherlands’ most striking and well-preserved medieval fortresses. With its classic turrets, drawbridge, and moat, it looks like it’s been plucked straight from the pages of a fairytale. As it is not far out of Amsterdam city center, this made for another perfect…
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A Day Trip to Marsaxlokk Fishing Village
After some time in Valletta’s grand streets and baroque architecture, Marsaxlokk offers something completely different. A slower pace, a working harbour, and the kind of village atmosphere that reminds you people actually live in Malta rather than just visiting it. I took the bus south from Valletta — about 50 minutes — and walked from…
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Hiking in Mount Kinabalu Park, Borneo Malaysia
There are few places in Southeast Asia where raw wilderness rises so dramatically from the earth as Mount Kinabalu. Towering above the misty rainforests of Kinabalu Park, this UNESCO-listed landscape is often associated with its famous main summit, Low’s Peak. But sometimes you don’t have the time for this multi-day attempt. Summitting Nuluh Lingion Peak…
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Sake Tasting in Japan: For Beginner’s
Sake —more accurately called nihonshu in Japan—isn’t just a drink. It’s an expression of place, season, and craftsmanship. From the water used to the rice chosen and even the climate outside the brewery walls, every decision shapes the final cup. Sake brewing in Japan dates back over 2,000 years, originally practiced in Shinto shrines as…
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Fort Langley Bike Route: Derby Reach, Telegraph Trail & Farmland
The Derby Reach area near Fort Langley, BC, is a scenic and historically rich stretch along the Fraser River. This route is one of our regulars and can be done as a leisurely scenic ride or a fast-paced workout. We certainly do both. At around 40km, it’s perfect for those Garmin Weekend 40K badges (if…
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Beyond Valletta: 5 Day Trips to Explore More of Malta
Malta’s compact size — just 27km long and 14km wide — is one of its great gifts to the traveller. From Valletta’s doorstep, you can reach medieval walled cities, ancient prehistoric temples, a working fishing village, dramatic clifftops, and fortified harbour towns. All without an overnight stay. Each day trip reveals a completely different face…