A Seattle Food Itinerary: 2 Days of Pike Place Market, Seafood, and Wine

Wander With Wonder – Discovering Wow Moments Around the World or Across the Street Plan a Seattle food itinerary packed with Pike Place Market favorites, fresh seafood, Washington wine, coffee, pastries, and waterfront dining. I love Seattle! Lucky for me, my wife does too. After 6 years since our last visit, we planned a Seattle-only …

7 Essentials for Winter Travel with a Dog on Coastal Getaways

Wander With Wonder – Discovering Wow Moments Around the World or Across the Street Planning winter travel with a dog? Pack these seven essentials for rainy coastal getaways, from waterproof gear and paw protection to beach safety tips. Off-season coastal trips can be some of the best times to travel with a dog. Quieter beaches, …

Churchill, Manitoba in Summer: Beluga Whales, Polar Bears and Arctic Adventures

If you’re a nature lover and keen to see beluga whales up close, a summer trip to Churchill, Manitoba is hard to beat. During July and August thousands of beluga whales migrate to the Churchill River estuary where it’s possible to enjoy safe but thrilling up-close encounters with the whales in sea kayaks and on …

My 1-Month Australia Itinerary: Sydney, Tasmania, Melbourne & Cairns

Twenty-eight nights, every flight and every day I actually spent, across a country I’d tell anyone to give real time to. I’ve been to forty-three countries, and this trip is still one I’d point to first if someone asked which one to copy. Australia is a genuine island, a long way from almost everywhere, and …

The Best Places to Visit Before Everyone Else Finds Them

There is a sweet spot in travel when a destination has enough infrastructure to make a trip comfortable but still retains the thrill of discovery. The restaurants have not become impossible reservations, the overlooks are not organized around selfie lines, and you can still stumble onto a beach, trail or tiny town and wonder why …